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Weekly top stories
 | Unilever Global has identified Africa as its next growth market and has rolled out its Sustainable Living Plan to the continent. Read more >> |
 | [Kat Potgieter] 'Expect the unexpected: Building a brand amongst brand builders' was Sizakele Marutlulle's point of departure for her keynote address at the Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Conference at the CTICC last week. Read more >> |
Action Cameras has rebranded itself to Action Gear after adding outdoor and sporting technology products to its range of helmet cameras and accessories. Its new tag line, "Life begins where the tar ends", sums up its new offerings. Read more >>
[David Reid] Successful precincts can develop from natural town planning or can be superimposed on an area that has potential. These can lead to the rejuvenation of decaying suburbs or the creation of vibrant, thriving nodes within city areas. Read more >>
 | [Nick Hedley] Former SA Corporate Real Estate Fund's managing director Len van Niekerk has been appointed chief executive of Fountainhead Property Trust (FPT)‚ according to a statement released on Tuesday (18 June). Read more >> |
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), the agency of the dti mandated to grow Black economic participation in South Africa, has invested R15 million in KwaZulu-Natal-based Sticks and Licks (t/a Ola Ice Cream Durban) to expand its ice-cream distribution business. Read more >>
 | The Beautiful Store is a recently launched niche online store that offers an extensive range of quality products, supported by great service and delivery worldwide, allowing both local and international buyers a convenient way to purchase gifts with style. Read more >> |
Zhigang Lei, First Secretary (Economic and Commercial Office) at the China Embassy, has announced that China will become an official partner of the Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX), the first time the country has done so. Read more >>
The 4th Biannual Loyalty and Rewards Conference will be held at the Southern Sun Cape Sun in Cape Town on 14 - 15 August 2013, offering delegates the opportunity to learn about latest trends, technologies and innovations in the loyalty and rewards environment. Read more >>
 | [Issued by FSD] We have all heard the phrase, "size matters". On a psychological level, size perception can make all the difference in the world. Retail outlets know this to be fact and with this knowledge, came the invention of ego sizing. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | The successful 'Swop to Shop' fashion exchanges return on 26 June, 23 August, 23 October and 28 November 2013 in Johannesburg, and on 1 August and 25 September in Pretoria. Read more >> |
 | The International Fashion Sale (IFS), an annual shopping event that attracts over 25,000 consumers each year, opens under new ownership and management at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 26-28 July 2013. Read more >> |
 | Simba has launched a new limited flavour of Simba potato chips called Steers Monkey Gland Sauce, bringing together two iconic South African brands. The launch of the new flavour is linked to the recent TVC 'Mapha', which highlights its heritage as a social and family sharing brand. Read more >> |
 | Sweet Temptations Toffees has just launched a new handmade toffee spread in three flavours - Original Caramel Toffee, Caramel Toffee with Roasted Pecan Nuts and Caramel Toffee with Sea Salt Flakes. Read more >> |
 | Measured in nominal terms - or at current prices - total income generated by the food and beverages industry in South Africa increased by 3.6% in April compared with the previous year‚ data released by Statistics South Africa on Tuesday (18 June) showed. Read more >> |
 | Famous Brands has reported that its franchise sales increased 16.8% in the March to May quarter with a 16% improvement in South Africa and a 27.2% improvement in the rest of Africa region. Read more >> |
 | [Dave Marr] Unlike their unlucky cousins in the retail sector, which are feeling the disposable income squeeze, quick service restaurant groups are sitting pretty. Time-poor consumers, no matter how hard-pressed they may be, are paying for fast food. Read more >> |
 | After a 64% fall in earnings before interest and tax to €15,3m, shareholders in Austrian company Kapsch TrafficCom were given some relief when executive director Andre Laux told them on 11 June that the company expected a €50m (R660m) revenue boost from its SA joint venture. Read more >> |
 | [David Furlonger] Manufacturing incentives alone will not enable the SA motor industry to achieve its annual vehicle production goal of 1,2m cars by 2020, say motor companies. Read more >> |
 | [Bekezela Phakathi] The Western Cape has continued to attract major investors with more than R40m being pumped into expanding businesses in the province in just two months (from April) and creating more than 100 jobs. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by Pyrotec] Pyrotec PackMedia, a leading provider of innovative on-pack solutions, recently conducted research to identify what was most important to their clients within the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and KPMG International have released new research indicating that retailers across the world are increasingly opting for traditional 'back-to-basics' strategies to drive growth; foregoing newer business trends. Read more >> |
 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Microsoft on Wednesday (19 June) posted bounties of up to US$100,000 for "truly novel" ways to hack the latest version of its Windows operating system software for computers. Read more >> |
 | WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND: Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom on Thursday (20 June) condemned a Dutch company's decision to delete millions of files belonging to users of his defunct website, calling it "the largest data massacre in the history of the Internet". Read more >> |
 | WASHINGTON, USA: Chrysler announced on Tuesday (18 June) that it would bow to the US safety regulator's pressure to recall 2.7 million Jeep Liberty and Grand Cherokee models over a fire risk that caused dozens of deaths. Read more >> |
 | PARIS, FRANCE: Three of the world's major shipping companies announced an alliance on three crucial routes on Tuesday (18 June) in a strategy to counteract over-capacity and declining demand for transportation by ship. Read more >> |
More International
 | Former President Nelson Mandela's condition has deteriorated, with the Presidency saying he is now in a critical condition. Read more >> |
 | SA is planning to enter into value-added tax (VAT) agreements for the first time in its history with neighbouring states - Swaziland and Lesotho - to fast-track and harmonise the system of VAT refunds. Read more >> |
A centre for entrepreneurship that will promote entrepreneurship education, training and development has been opened, the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) said on Tuesday. Read more >>
 | [Nicky Smith] The Department of Trade and Industry has called for a meeting of top government officials after almost a year of tireless lobbying by specialised spring manufacturer Springmaster over the role state-owned Transnet Engineering (TE) has been playing in the rail engineering sector. Read more >> |
More Government news
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Driving the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta is like having enjoyed a dish of Trippa alla Marchigiana and bottle of excellent Argiano Brunello di Montalcino and then to be informed by the waiter that the restaurant has run out of grappa and the espresso machine is broken. Read more >> |
 | [Rod Baker] If you want to get up close and personal with our abundant wildlife, you'll look a long way before you can better Lion Sands River Lodge, on the banks of the Sabie River. Read more >> |
 | [Sindy Peters] Treated with the honeymoon suite at the Alluvia Wine Estate, there was very little to complain about - it's a truly magical setting. Blessed with a sunny day in the middle of winter, we were lured into the "vineyard lifestyle". Read more >> |
 Leadership changes for Flight Centre brands - more info
Fashion design lecturer required for Creative Arts College, the education and training division of the South African Film Institute. Location of the position is in Durban. Read more >>Visual Fusion is growing fast and looking for a highly motivated individual with a proven national key account management skill set and firm understanding of the South African liquor industry. Read more >>
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Herbert Read "A man of personality can formulate ideals, but only a man of character can achieve them. (via Brainy Quote)"
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