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Using celebrities to boost your branding? Beware Rihanna is suing UK retail chain Topshop for US$5m in damages for the unauthorised use of her image on a t-shirt. Even though the case is UK-based, there are lessons for SA retailers, marketers and advertisers. We're all 'go' for 'green', and in this article, Melissa Baird looks at green branding and 'sustainability' - the SA perspective.On the acquisitions front, Ascendis Health has added two acquisitions to bring its investment to R1bn. Finally, on the property front, at the Investment Property Databank conference this week, Bruce McGlogan reckons that sub-Saharan Africa offers enticing real estate opportunities, even with risk mitigation becoming increasingly tricky across multiple jurisdictions. Rod Baker, Content Director (@Biz_Retail)
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The average cash withdrawal values across South Africa for June 2013, was R475.98, the highest rate this year, as measured by the Spark Cash Index (SCI). There was a month-on-month increase of 2.47%. Read more >>
 | SA's retail banking confidence weakened in the second quarter, according to a survey by professional services firm Ernst & Young (now called EY). Read more >> |
SA's retail banking confidence weakened in the second quarter, according to a survey by professional services firm Ernst & Young (now called EY). Read more >>
 | A new Nedgroup Investments TVC, evolved from Emotion vs Reason themed campaign of two years ago, has been unveiled. The message of the new campaign is similar, but it is designed to focus more directly on the crucial roles that calmness, reason and experience play when it comes to investing. (Video) Read more >> |
At the 2013 Scotch Whisky Masters, held last month in Scotland, Grant's blended Scotch whisky has been awarded the Master for its 18 Year Old. In addition, it has received a gold medal for its 25 Year Old, a unique blend, containing twenty-five of the world's distinctive malt and grain whiskies. Read more >>
 | Bringing its investment over the last 18 months to R1bn, Ascendis Health has acquired Solal Technologies and a majority stake in Marltons for approximately R300m. It has made two appointments in these companies. Read more >> |
 | As part of its training of its boutique baristas, Nespresso has used Shakers to train its staff in the fine art of gourmet coffee recipe creation, such as Apricot Iced Coffee and Borgia Mocha. Read more >> |
 | SA students spent 15% more than the average consumer, according to the Student Spending Report, released in Johannesburg on Wednesday (10 July). Read more >> |
 | Retailer Massmart Group (MSM) said on Tuesday its total sales in the 26 weeks to June were up 8.9% to R32.3bn‚ from the similar period a year ago. Annual product inflation was estimated at 2.9% while comparable store sales increased by 5.5%. Read more >> |
The Cultural Traction 2013 report, which ranks brands according to their cultural vibrancy, has no alcohol brands in the top 10, despite the size and power of the giants of the liquor industry. Read more >>
 | Sub-Saharan Africa offers enticing real estate opportunities, even with risk mitigation becoming increasingly tricky across multiple jurisdictions, according to Bruce McGlogan, head of private equity and real estate fund services at the Maitland Group. Read more >> |
In a bullish sentiment, unique to Sandton central, commercial property developers are bringing speculative office developments to market for the first time in several years. Read more >>
 | The organisation will continue to lobby regulators, like the Competition Commission, to ensure these practices are eradicated. Read more >> |
 | Sun International on Tuesday (9 July) announced plans to create a new R3bn urban entertainment destination at Menlyn in Tshwane's eastern suburbs. Read more >> |
 | Nisha Kemraj has been appointed as the new GM for the Pavilion Shopping Centre in Westville, Durban, from 1 July 2013. Read more >> |
BUSINESS DAY TV: Sanlam lists property fund on Mauritian Stock Exchange: Sanlam CEO Johan van der Merwe talks about the company listing its property fund on the Mauritian Stock Exchange. Read more >>
 | Aucor Property is planning to sell commercial, industrial and residential properties at its next multiple auction.The properties include land suitable for another Centurion shopping centre development. Read more >> |
 | [Nick Hedley] Listed explosives and specialty chemicals company AECI may sell the bulk of its property assets in Modderfontein‚ Gauteng. Details of the transaction have not been released but analysts say as much as 50% of the property could be sold. Read more >> |
Christel House in Ottery, Cape Town is a school that is turning around lives with its dedication to breaking the cycle of poverty. For Mandela Day, it is encouraging the citizens of Cape Town to support the school, not only monetarily but also through volunteerism. Read more >>
 | [Jillian Reilly] Do I admit that the whole Obama in Africa parade sort of passed me by? That I didn't anxiously await the arrival of my spiritual American leader back to his birthplace? I didn't line the streets of Cape Town, waving my tiny made-in-China American flag, hoping to get a glimpse of the man and admire the swish and sway of Michelle's bangs? Read more >> |
 | A2B Transformation movement is taking the theory and putting it in to practice. Re: vive is an A2B initiative focused on creating sustainable long-term development for previously disadvantaged individuals. Read more >> |
 | The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory recently released a video in which the likes of Richard Branson, Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama encourage the world to support Mandela Day on 18 July 2013. Read more >> |
 | TFG (The Foschini Group) recently launched a range of designer gift cards, created by Cape Town-based creative studio initiative, Am I Collective. Themed for men, women and couples, these works of art reflect the brand intrinsic values of creativity, innovation, style, choice and quality. Read more >> |
wiGroup processed half a billion rands' worth of mobile transactions in the first five months of 2013, says CEO Bevan Ducasse. This is a critical mass, in a mobile transaction landscape that tends to be dominated by shooting stars that fade as quickly as they burst onto centre stage. Read more >>
The seventh FNB Limpopo Wine Show returns to Meropa Casino, Polokwane on 25-26 July 2013, offering an A-list of around 40 Cape producers. Read more >>
 | Join nature lovers, wine aficionados and whale watchers at De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Overberg, Western Cape on 2-4 August 2013 for the weekend celebration of wine and whales and music. More than 40% of the world's Southern Right whales come into the bay to mate, calve and see their young through their first few, vulnerable months. Read more >> |
 | Mainstay has taken the world trend of collaborative design efforts one step further by commissioning three promising young designers to each design a summer cocktail dress for three winning entrants of Mainstay Summer Cocktails. Read more >> |
 | Edge Learning Media has released the 'Conference & Events Management textbook', a South African guide for both colleges lecturing in events management and for people in the industry needing a quick reference book. Read more >> |
Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Franschhoek Uncorked Festival 7-8 September 2013, when the area welcomes the warmer weather by showcasing its new vintages and releases. Read more >>
[Sandiso Ngubane] Mihlali Gqada, the 30-year-old designer behind S'dudla Couture, a label for voluptuous women, is redefining the rules of styling for fuller-figured women. Sowetan asked the Pretoria-based designer her style tips for big girls. Read more >>
 | [Zeenat Moorad] As the world's second-fastest growing region, Africa's booming economies have caught the eye of multinationals in search of higher yields. The region is topped only by emerging Asia. Read more >> |
 | [Amanda Visser] Importers of frozen potato chips in SA, as well as producers in Belgium and the Netherlands in particular, have suffered a double setback after the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) imposed a provisional safeguard duty of 61.42% on the product last week. Read more >> |
[Morne Cronje] Growth and development of the fast food and restaurant sector is largely driven by changes in consumer behaviour and their spending habits. Read more >>
 | [Jeremy Lang] The local franchise industry is growing at a progressive rate and according to Franchise South Africa, the country currently boasts over 400 franchise systems and approximately 23,000 franchise outlets. Read more >> |
 | [Melissa Baird] South Africa, the famed 'rainbow nation' is as socially diverse as its incredible natural biodiversity that acts as a powerful call to action for the tourism industry and for powering a green economy that can contribute tremendously towards sustainable growth of infrastructure (both living and built) and job creation. Read more >> |
 | Two young Capetonians are changing the way South Africans see wine culture with a "local is lekker" brand by the name of Green Shebeen. Read more >> |
 | [Su-Mari Du Bruyn] I am always surprised by businesses that claim that they cannot afford to recycle. There seems to be this misguided belief that recycling has to cost you money. We have assisted a number of clients to become more environmentally friendly and over time we have proven that it can be a value-adding initiative in more than one way. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by Bayer] Bayer's support of wildlife conservation endeavors started in the late 1980s, with Bayer's sponsorship of product used for Rhino tick treatments. Today, Bayer is proud to announce the continuation of this support with the sponsorship of products for use in and on dogs used in anti-Rhino poaching activities Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | Medical schemes spent 0.6% less on medicine in 2012, than in the previous year, Mediscor Pharmaceutical Benefit Management (PBM) said on Tuesday (9 July). Read more >> |
 | Serv'd Fresh, which originated in Johannesburg as a healthy meal delivery service in 2009, goes national today 15 July 2013. With a fully integrated ordering and invoicing system, time-pressed individuals can simply go online, register, shop and pay. Read more >> |
 | Sandwich Baron has opened a new franchise in Linbro Business Park, strategically located between the Johannesburg CBD, Tshwane and OR Tambo International Airport. According to the Gauteng Spatial Development Framework, this area is where the bulk of development in Gauteng is expected in the future. Read more >> |
 | Global manufacturers are enhancing their supply chain networks for efficiency and innovation. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by Pyrotec] Source reduction is becoming an increased focus for brands that need to be conscious of their environmental footprint, and as a result greater emphasis is placed on the reduction of packaging material within the retail environment. Read more >> visit press office >> |
[Joanne van Harmelen] Myriad Genetics is known as a leader in the market for diagnostic testing of BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations that have been linked to breast and ovarian cancer. These same diagnostic tests were recently in the celebrity press, as Angelina Jolie announced she had been tested positive for the mutations, resulting in her electing to have a preventive double mastectomy. Read more >>
 | BMi Research has released its annual quantification reports on the confectionery, chewing/bubble gum, dilutables and energy drinks. Read more >> |
 | Last week on Biz Takeouts, the Marketing & Media Radio show, we looked at the TEDx Cape Town organisation (@tedxcapetown) and the upcoming TEDx Cape Town event. We also chatted to Native (@native) executive creative director, Ryan McManus about his recent CSR campaigns and creative ideas in South Africa. Read more >> |
[Gaelyn Scott] It was recently well reported that the singer Rihanna has sued the UK retail chain Topshop for US$5m in damages for the unauthorised use of her image on a t-shirt. There are lessons for SA retailers, marketers and advertisers. Read more >>
Recent research by risk solutions firm Inoxico into the external directorships of JSE-listed companies showed that the directors of South Africa's 20 largest companies held on average 14 external directorships. Read more >>
Trade in fruit and vegetables in SA is changing - and the biggest produce farmers are involved. Read more >>
 | In its quest to be one of South Africa's most innovative food businesses, Foodcorp, the country's third largest food company, has well positioned itself as a leading manufacturer of great-tasting branded food products. Read more >> |
 | [Glenn Gillis] No-one would dispute that corporate training is a necessary process for all organisations. Some might even say training is now more important than it has ever been. Read more >> |
 | PARIS, FRANCE: Twitter said Friday it had handed over data to French authorities to help identify the authors of anti-Semitic tweets, following a complaint from a Jewish students' group. Read more >> |
 | LONDON, UK: Marketing automation is becoming a business imperative for attracting and keeping customers, and is central to the long-term survival of the modern enterprise, finds Ovum. Read more >> |
 | LONDON, UK: Malik Saadi, Principal Analyst at Informa, says the Nokia 1020 is smashing all camera innovation records but it will not be successful without a huge marketing boost. Read more >> |
DHAKA, BANGLADESH: Output from Bangladesh's accident-prone garment sector increased in June, data showed Tuesday, with demand from foreign retailers still growing despite the country's factory disaster in April. Read more >>
LONDON, UK: British luxury clothing and handbag maker Burberry said on Wednesday that sales rose in its first quarter, boosted by strong growth in the Asia Pacific region and in the Americas. Read more >>
 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple dropped its lawsuit on Tuesday (9 July) against rival Amazon for using the term "Appstore" for its online shop and mobile gadget applications. Read more >> |
 | LONDON, UK: The London International Awards are closing soon - you have just five days left to enter! Read more >> |
 | BERLIN, GERMANY: Europeans worry more about unemployment than any other social or economic problem, such as inflation, rising rents or crime, according to a 12-country survey published in Germany on Tuesday (9 July). Read more >> |
 | BEIJING, CHINA: Car sales in China, the world's largest car market, increased by 11.2% year-on-year in June, an industry group said Wednesday (10 July). Read more >> |
 | PARIS, FRANCE: French car manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroen said its global sales fell almost 10% in the first half of the year, mainly owing to a weak European market. Read more >> |
 | FRANKFURT GERMANY: The latest models of Mercedes cars cannot be sold in France as they still use an air conditioning refrigerant that the European Union says emits excessive greenhouse gases and should be replaced, the German company said on Tuesday (9 July). Read more >> |
 | ATLANTA, US: The Coca-Cola Company and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are working to advance the Coca-Cola system's sustainability stewardship with the announcement today of new, bold global environmental goals and an expanded global partnership. Read more >> |
 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Facebook on Monday (8 July) began rolling out a tool for US English language users to mine the social network's trove of experiences for anything from restaurant choices to photos of far-off places. Read more >> |
WASHINGTON, US: Patients searching for health-related information on the Internet may find their privacy threatened, said a research letter published in a major US medical journal on Monday. Read more >>
 | NEW YORK, USA: A key shareholder advisory firm on Monday (8 July) backed a US$24.4bn private equity buyout of Dell, giving a major boost to the plan led by founder Michael Dell to reorganise the struggling computer company. Read more >> |
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 | Two senior police officers have been suspended following a wide-ranging investigation into the alleged corruption in the Central Firearm Registry, police have confirmed. Read more >> |
The Marikana Commission of Inquiry resumed its hearings in Centurion this morning. Read more >>
The National Treasury says pensioners could get more when they retire if retirement income charges are reduced. Read more >>
 | The Board of the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has welcomed the appointment of Minister Dipuo Peters as the new Transport Minister. Read more >> |
 | There will be no load shedding as a result of delays at the Medupi power plant, says Eskom. Read more >> |
After spending more than a month in a critical condition in hospital, former President Nelson Mandela is now responding to treatment, the Presidency says. Read more >>
 | NEWSWATCH: Newly appointed communications minister Yunus Carrim says one of his first tasks will be to sort out the SABC, reports Times Live. Read more >> |
 | President Jacob Zuma has announced changes to the national cabinet. Dina Pule has lost her position as communications minister. Read more >> |
 | The 200% rise in Sanral's advertising in the past two years is a "shocking waste of time", the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) said on Monday (8 July). Read more >> |
South Africa's financial intelligence head Murray Michell has been appointed to chair the Egmont Group - an international organisation tasked with combating unlawful financial activities. Read more >>
 | Eskom's Medupi coal fired power station in Limpopo is unlikely to deliver first power to the grid by the end of this year as it was envisioned, the power parastatal confirmed yesterday. Read more >> |
 | [Paddy Hartdegen] Protestors are generally portrayed as rampaging, unemployed hooligans with nothing better to do than make trouble. But there are other strange stories around this beautiful country of ours - stories that are enough to leave you shaking your head in disbelief. Read more >> |
More Government news
 | [Eugene Yiga] Following its premiere on the main programme at this year's Grahamstown National Arts Festival, Vigil brings together three multiple award-winning South African theatre luminaries for a season at Cape Town's Fugard Theatre. We spoke to actor and producer Graham Hopkins about his role in this black comedy. Read more >> |
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] If it was closer to Christmas and I was a follower of the fable about the jolly fat fellow with the baggy red suit and reindeer-powered sleigh, I would have posted a message on his Facebook page saying: "Dear Father Christmas, I have been a good lad all year so please make me the happiest person in the world by bringing me just one present this Christmas - a shiny new red Golf GTI". Read more >> |
 | [Brian Berkman] The choice for away nights seems to be between self-catering serviced apartments and houses or full-service hotels, but there is also an in between option that gives you the flexibility of being in your own private space but with breakfast and other amenities available nearby as part of the package. Read more >> |
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Mercedes-Benz has just unwrapped the hyper-rejuvenated range of its popular E-Class swank-mobiles and pity to the fans of the three-pointed star cars who have only just begun to feel comfortable with the brand's myriad range of onboard technologies - because the spruced up range requires an even higher degree in rocket science. Read more >> |
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Women's World Car of the Year awards are designed primarily to reflect the preferences of women buyers through the ballot box of women motoring writers from around the world - and here's the winner for 2013... Read more >> |
 | From this August, One&Only Cape Town gets guests up close and personal with the ocean and its inhabitants, a celebrity chef and his home-grown specialities and some of the finest wines the region has to offer. Read more >> |
 | From 22-24 October 2013, the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban will host the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) Conference and Exhibition. Read more >> |
 | [Eugene Yiga] Following the success of its Celebrity Symphony Season, the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra presents a series of winter concerts, including four performances at City Hall and a special "Cirque de la Symphonie" at Artscape Theatre. Read more >> |
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Cross-overs are all the rage in South Africa these days with a wide selection of makes and models to choose from and now that Mitsubishi has spruced up its practical and well-equipped three-model ASX range it is also muscling its way into the upper look-at-me echelons of this competitive segment of the market. Read more >> |
 | [Debbie Hathway] Dance, Religion and Spirituality is the theme of the UCT School of Dance's seventh international dance conference entitled Confluences, which runs on campus from 11-13 July 2013. Read more >> |
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