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Weekly top stories
 | The continued rise in the use of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) debit cards as a means of paying social grants in South Africa has had a significant impact on the country's ATM landscape and has further entrenched cash as the preferred method of transacting for local consumers. Read more >> |
 | The latest Spark Cash Index (SCI) for August 2013 revealed an 8.48% year-on-year increase in average cash withdrawal values to R471.81. This also reflects a 1.97% month-on-month growth from R462.70 in July. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by The Brand Union] The Brand Union (TBU), the WPP-owned brand strategy and design consultancy, has helped Vodafone, one of the world's largest mobile communications companies by revenue, create a new visual brand identity. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | An agreement between the SACSC and ICSC, which grants SACSC's members automatic membership to the ICSC, was announced yesterday, 12 September 2013, at the 17th Congress of the SACSC at the Sandton Convention Centre. This agreement is effective from 1 January 2014. Read more >> |
 | Over the years, First National Bank has followed what it sees as a simple but powerful principle: helpful innovation can change the world. (video) Read more >> |
 | The 567 Cape Talk Small Business Awards in partnership with SAGE is back and once again, consumers are asked to nominate businesses that have provided them with excellent service. Read more >> |
 | Google, the global search engine juggernaut, says it is optimistic about the growth of e-commerce in South Africa, driven in large part by the proliferation of smartphones. Read more >> |
 | Yuppiechef, one of SA's prominent online stores, says it is "growing rapidly", but has no immediate plans to accept outside investment into the thriving business for now. Read more >> |
 | The biggest wine selection in the 29-year history of the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction will go under the hammer at Spier in the Stellenbosch Winelands on Saturday, 5 October 2013, and real-time online bidding will once again open the floor to previously untapped world markets. Read more >> |
 | [Marc Hasenfuss] Empowerment investor Brimstone faces a predicament in dealing with its investment in fashion retailer Rex Trueform (Rextru), which owns the Queenspark chain. Read more >> |
 | Restaurant franchising is a very competitive business and potential franchisees should be certain their franchisor is the right one before laying down their investment. There are questions entrepreneurs can ask themselves which will help ascertain which franchisor will provide the best fit. Read more >> |
 | Famous Brands has acquired a 49% stake in UAC Restaurants Limited (UACR), a part of UAC of Nigeria PLC (UAC), the company announced today, 16 September 2013. The deal is effective 1 October 2013. Read more >> |
 | After 23 years in SA's R6bn fruit industry, many of them as managing director of Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing - SA's biggest producer of apples and pears - Charles Hughes is retiring without having fulfilled his ambition of gaining access to China's vast market. He blames it on the SA government. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by Skydirect] Pricer electronic shelf labels (ESLs) have experienced deeper and more diverse penetration into South African retail markets through deployment into Engen Quick Shop forecourt shops, City Pets and Net Café shops at Netcare hospitals. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | [Nicky Smith] Security considerations aside, improvements to visa processes and policies will benefit travel and trade, with direct benefits to gross domestic product (GDP) growth and job creation. Read more >> |
 | [Helmo Preuss] Grain futures closed mostly lower on last week after the key US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) crop report on surprised the markets with an increase in the forecast. Read more >> |
 | [Ntsakisi Maswanganyi] South African manufacturing production came in better than expected in July‚ suggesting recovery in the economy's second biggest sector. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by Pyrotec] The ElastiTag, available from Pyrotec PackMedia, acts as a brand enhancement tool. Instead of simply being used to communicate an on-pack promotion, it actually raises the perceived value of the product. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | [Waldo Steyn] It's been reported that Bata Toughees manufacturer, Futura Footwear, is suing a rival called Novita in South Africa for selling shoes which bear a similar wavy sole pattern. Read more >> |
 | Overall the canned protein market in South Africa grew in 2012. This growth was largely driven by canned fish which constitutes the bulk of the canned protein market. Read more >> |
 | From now until 22 September 2013, Sorbet and Dermalogica are inviting everyone across the country to trade in their current skin care products in order to qualify for an upgrade to the results focused Dermalogica range. Read more >> |
 | Boasting 60% of Africa's total of millionaires, South Africa is the only country on the continent with a developed luxury sector. This is according to global management consultancy firm, Bain & Company, which predicts that the local luxury goods market will grow between 20% and 30% over the next five years. Read more >> |
 | [Helmo Preuss] Maize prices slipped‚ while wheat futures were mixed as the grains market waited for the first summer rain to fall. Read more >> |
 | The Grand-Pa brand has partnered with the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CfE) at the Wits Business School to develop a course that will help spaza shop owners' fast track their business success, and will sponsor 40 selected spaza shop owners to take the seminar. Read more >> |
 | LONDON, UK: In excess of 10.7 million searches were made by UK consumers looking for cars online in August, reveals a report just published by leading independent digital marketing agency, Greenlight. Read more >> |
 | NEW YORK CITY, USA: Shareholders in Dell approved on Thursday (12 September) a proposal led by company founder Michael Dell to take the iconic computer company private. Read more >> |
 | FRANKFURT, GERMANY: Rising demand for more mobility in emerging countries is driving up global sales of new vehicles, making up for falling sales in Europe, the world automakers' federation OICA said on Wednesday (11 September). Read more >> |
 | CUPERTINO, USA: Apple on Tuesday, 10 September, unveiled two new iPhones, fielding a slick new top-end model along with one aimed at budget-conscious smartphone shoppers around the world as analysts had predicted. Read more >> |
 | TOKYO, JAPAN: Sony said on Monday, 9 September, it would sell its new PlayStation 4 games console in Japan next year after its US launch, the first time its declining home market has taken second place. Read more >> |
More International
 | Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe is in the United Kingdom to promote investment, especially in South Africa's mining industry. Motlanthe left South Africa for the UK on Saturday. Read more >> |
 | [Richard Davies] South Africa remains off track when it comes to meeting its promise two years ago of creating 5m jobs by 2020, President Jacob Zuma conceded on Wednesday (11 September). Read more >> |
 | Increasing trade and investment between South Africa and China is a matter that both countries will continue to work towards. Read more >> |
 | [Boitumelo Tshehle] Women in the liquor trade need to take a leading role in reducing the negative impact of the industry on society. Read more >> |
More Government news
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] A few years back the Nissan Almera was the Dependable Dora of local car rental companies, fleet managers, civil servants, and budget-strapped families and it sold in copious quantities until it was gradually nudged aside by Toyota. Read more >> |
 New director of marketing for Starwood Hotels and Resorts - more info
| Lumoss Mouldings is looking for a sales manager for its retail division. The candidate must have a minimum of 15 years' experience and be able to manage a sales team. Read more >> |
Scan Display's Cape Town office has an opportunity in its retail division for a vibrant go-getter with a proven track record in sales, to source new business. Read more >>
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