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Weekly top stories | New anti-smoking regulations proposed by the Minister of Health that puts a complete ban on all indoor smoking, could mean that cigarette vending machines would have to be relocated outside buildings or done away with. Read more >> |
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 | [Helmo Preuss] The rand was a touch firmer in dull early trade on Monday (26 August) as the UK bank holiday robbed the market of liquidity. Read more >> |
 | Another MTN executive has left the company, over a R120m tender irregularity and for allegedly putting to market data modems that were "against network capabilities" and "had failed laboratory tests". Read more >> |
 | [Thabiso Mochiko] Cell C will roll out an additional 100 base stations in Johannesburg over the next three months to increase its network capacity and improve quality‚ it said on Thursday, 22 August. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by Vital Health Foods] As a source of empowerment and inspiration to achieve good health, Vital Health Foods through its Vital Foundation focuses on those most crucial to a healthy future for all - the women and children of South Africa. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | [Joan Muller] The reshaping of Rosebank's skyline is gathering pace as listed property funds‚ private investors and financial institutions continue to pour millions of rand into Gautrain-driven development opportunities. Read more >> |
 | The local property index was on track to being the second-worst performer on the JSE on Thursday (22 August) as the index dropped by 1.63% because of a spiral in local bond yields‚ which raised expectations that the South African Reserve Bank could lift interest rates before the end of the year. Read more >> |
Effective supplier relationship management has become an imperative, not a choice - according to Accenture, a global management consulting company. Read more >>
 | Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has opened a local office and warehouse in Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, as part of its African drive. The new sales team will be headed up by Marina Duarte, a Mozambique local with more than eight years of experience in the ICT arena. Read more >> |
From 1 September 2013, Du Toitskloof Wines and Namaqua Wines have entered into a third-party distribution agreement, which is expected to enhance the reach of both parties and improve their distribution and cost efficiencies in servicing their off- and on-trade clients throughout South Africa. Read more >>
 | [Aarti J Narsee] Disgruntled Cell C customers are accusing Cell C of breaching the Consumer Protection Act and breaking promises to customers. Customer complaints range from "terrible network reception" to incorrect billing, call-dropping and poor service. Read more >> |
 | Africa's Big Seven had a 10% increase on visitor this year, compared to 2012, with 9,642 people visiting the 268 exhibitors at Gallagher Convention Centre in early July. Read more >> |
 | Fashion retailer Truworths International boosted fully diluted headline earnings per share by 8.4% from 517.1c to 560.7c for the year to June. Read more >> |
 | South African consumers' grocery costs are increasing at three times the rate of inflation according to debt management company DebtBusters. Read more >> |
 | [Marcel Strauss] In business, adopting the right habits is crucial to the success of a company. Without positive habitual behaviour, many objectives in business will not be met, as no commitment will be exercised to any elements therein. Read more >> |
 | [Zeenat Moorad] American-based ice cream and doughnut franchisor Dunkin' Brands plans to open up to 100 Baskin Robbins outlets in SA over the long-term. The group will also launch a Dunkin' Donuts chain. Read more >> |
 | [Melissa Baird] Sustainable business practise may not be on the agenda of the die-hard denialists, but it is an unavoidable fact that the business landscape is changing. Read more >> |
 | [Marc Hasenfuss] Stellenbosch-based liquor group Distell aims to push its international sales to 35% of total sales in the medium-term‚ underlining this ambition by appointing a top SABMiller executive with global market experience to replace retiring managing director Jan Scannell. Read more >> |
 | [Gerard Eksteen] The secondary independent and informal trading sector has strengthened to show a professional and formalised side to it. During the numerous audits conducted in this trading sector on a national basis, there have been three significant trends observed, which could well have a positive impact on the economic influence of this sector in the future. Read more >> |
 | [Alistair Anderson] Packaging group Transpaco believes that paper and other companies moving into its industry are creating new competition. However‚ selective acquisitions will help the group to grow earnings. Read more >> |
 | [Stuart Gardiner] The recent decision in the United Kingdom in a case brought by the celebrity known as Rihanna once again brings to the fore the perennial question as to whether a famous or well-known person has a vested personal intangible property right founded in fame, which is enforceable in South Africa. Read more >> |
 | The 2013 annual quantification report from BMi on the RTD fruit juice market indicates that market grew in volume terms in 2012 and saw an increase in the price per litre in 2012. This price increase, in conjunction with the volume increase, resulted in a fruit juice market value increase. Read more >> |
 | As part of its launch campaign in South Africa, The Glenlivet Alpha is using its social media pages to give consumers the opportunity to take a sensory journey online to discover and experience the brand. Read more >> |
Clifftop Colony, an investment advisory firm focused on emerging markets, has arranged seed financing of R800,000 for retail analytics and engagement company, Perk, founded in 2012, to focus on building intelligent data streams and customer engagement channels for the retail and shopping centre industry. Read more >>
South African based parking management company, Interpark, a member of the Excellerate Property Services group, is focused on increasing its footprint into the continent. Currently it has over 240 contracts across South Africa, Swaziland and Botswana, with its first site in Namibia due to commence in November 2013. Read more >>
 | [Aki Kalliatakis] Faced with the growing number of consumers who go into brick and mortar retailers, browse, price compare and then leave to buy online, retailers need to overcome this phenomenon and get back their business. Read more >> |
In what is described as the first 'guilt free' cupcake store, Guilt & Ganache at Cavendish Square offers its customers the opportunity to confess their guilt, place it on an edible tile and then add a complimentary cupcake, which they may then consume. Read more >>
 | [Zeenat Moorad] Retail bellwethers Shoprite and Massmart will release their financial results this week, when the extent of SA's consumer spending slowdown is likely to be revealed. Read more >> |
 | A new South African invention, liquid photopurification, has yielded measurable energy, cost and throughput benefits at SABMiller. The proprietary technology from SurePure offers an innovative process alternative for treatment of liquids in the brewing process, using UV light energy as opposed to heat to prevent microbial spoilage. Read more >> |
 | MUMBAI, INDIA: India's top vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors says it plans to reposition the Nano as a "smart city car" after its marketing pitch as the world's cheapest vehicle resulted in disappointing sales. Read more >> |
 | SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: News that Samsung will unveil a "smartwatch" next month has sent rumour mills into overdrive within the technology community as it second guesses what the much-hyped gadget will offer. Read more >> |
 | WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND: A new contamination scare hit New Zealand's multi-billion dollar dairy industry on Monday (19 August) after it was revealed a milk product with excessive nitrate levels had been exported to China. Read more >> |
 | NEW YORK CITY, USA: Apple has asked its Taiwan-based supplier to begin shipping two new versions of the iPhone next month, including a lower-cost model, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday (19 August). Read more >> |
More International
 | In this great series MWEB and Bizcommunity.com are bringing you the best of South Africa's entrepreneurs... the challenges they faced, and how they met - and beat those challenges. (Videos) Read more >> |
 | PayU and MWEB are co-hosting a free workshop specifically designed for entrepreneurs who are interested in starting their own successful online business. Read more >> |
South African enterprises will get a chance to showcase their services at the Feira Internacional De Maputo (FACIM) in Mozambique. Read more >>
 | There have been improvements in key delivery sectors, however challenges in certain areas remain, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says. Read more >> |
 | The SA Revenue Service (SARS) has introduced a new digital customs management system at border posts, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday, 22 August). Read more >> |
 | President Jacob Zuma says the leaders of the BRICS countries will use the bloc's Business Council as a platform to explore new models and approaches towards more equitable development and inclusive growth in the world. Read more >> |
More Government news
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Volvo has done a complete design revamp of its popular S60, V60 and XC60 range and added a long list of standard and optional luxuries, safety features and driver aids so that buyers can now personalise their Swedish chariots by cherry picking from three models, two specification levels and no less than 54 derivatives. Read more >> |
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] After riding the crest of the popularity wave virtually since 1994 when it became the world's first light sports utility vehicle with four-wheel drive the Toyota RAV4 has been losing ground as more and more brands muscle in on its territory - and if anything, the competition is getting stronger. Read more >> |
WiredWomen 2013 - 15 Oct 2013 Rosebank, Johannesburg #WiredWomen full-day conference for women in tech. Unpack how women with technical and leadership abilities can seize the opportunities available to them. Read more >>Strategy for Non-Planners - 17 Oct 2013 to 31 Oct 2013 Durban,Cape Town,Johannesburg Essential strategic planning skills for client service, Creative and non-planners. Back due to popular demand. Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban. Space limited - don't lose the opportunity - reserve your seat. Read more >>
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