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Confidence and contracts Consumer confidence is on the rise, but with the recent approval of credit amnesty, those indebted still need to know what they are responsible for. Clover has decided that it won't be renewing its service agreements with Danone SA, while M&L Distributors has just been awarded a contract by Mondelez SA. After 13 years at the helm of Wines of South Africa, Su Birch will be stepping down. Congratulations to her successor, Siobhan Thompson. Have a wonderful week everyone! Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail (@Biz_Retail)
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 | Inspired by magic, stardust and fantasy, Madame Zingara has taken a step outside entertainment to debut its cosmetic and party accessory collection. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by Bizcommunity.com] A Biz Press Office is no longer just a conduit for company news releases, but can act and look like your real office, with gorgeous corporate visuals of interiors, your building, team and products - so prospects know who they are dealing with at a glance. Stills or animated mastheads can depict recent work, events or activations. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | [Gillian Jones] Simplifying the cross-border transactions between Southern African Development Community (SADC) members can bolster trade and boost economies, according to BankservAfrica's chief executive of regulated products, Brad Gillis. Read more >> |
 | The Reserve Bank has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5% per annum, it said on Thursday, 19 September 2013. Read more >> |
 | [Ntsakisi Mawanganyi] Consumers are feeling more confident about the second half of this year‚ according to the latest MasterCard consumer confidence index,which rose 8.3 points to 56.3. Read more >> |
 | [Michelle Dickens] The recent announcement from Cabinet on the approval of a credit information amnesty has been a controversial topic in the South African financial arena. Read more >> |
 | Global marketing specialist Siobhan Thompson will succeed Su Birch as CEO of Wines of South Africa, effective November, WOSA announced this morning, 19 September 2013. Read more >> |
 | Clover will not be renewing a number of the supply and service agreements currently in place between Clover and Danone Southern Africa under the current terms and conditions after the majority of the contracts ends in December 2014, the company announced Wednesday, 18 September 2013. Read more >> |
 | Middelburg Mall in Mpumalanga's fastest growing town is expanding and will open its second phase on 25 September 2014. Read more >> |
 | The Bead Coalition has selected Blue Groove Africa, South African Rugby Union's (SARU's) partner in the Boks for Books Literacy initiative, as the beneficiary of proceeds from sales of its new "I am literacy" bracelet. Every bracelet sale is a guaranteed R10 for literacy development in South Africa. Read more >> |
 | International trading and distribution company, M&L Distributors will be responsible for distributing Mondelez International's imported products such as Tang Powdered Beverages, Miracle Whip and Philadelphia Cream Cheese throughout South Africa from September 2013. Read more >> |
 | With Google reporting a 217% increase in fashion apparel searches on mobile devices, it's clear mobile commerce is playing a big part in shifting fashion purchase trends. Read more >> |
 | [Diederick Stopforth] E-commerce has certainly come a long way since its fledgling commercial opportunities, typified by stories of Jeff Bezos driving to the post office himself to send off book orders. Read more >> |
 | At the FNB Whisky Live Festival, held from 6-8 November 2013, at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, whisky drinkers and connoisseurs will have the opportunity to join one of a series of whisky workshops hosted by some of the world's top experts in the whisky world. The workshops will be custom made for whisky connoisseurs to new whisky drinkers. Read more >> |
 | [Zeenat Moorad] After the successful launch of its products in Europe earlier this year, home-grown organic ice tea brand BOS sees scope to expand into the rest of Africa. Read more >> |
 | [Amanda Rogaly] A range of inferior products are being brought into South Africa at highly competitive prices, but without sticking to the country's laws on labelling. Read more >> |
 | "With the growth and popularity of franchising in South Africa, it is crucial that potential franchisees find a suitable location for their businesses that will drive business activity," says Morne Cronje, Head of Franchising, FNB Business Banking. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by Rentokil Initial] One of the nation's favourite public holidays is coming up next week: 24 September is Heritage Day, or "Braai Day" as it has affectionately become known. And in large parts of the country the weather is already warm enough to make the prospect of a day outdoors next to the braai an appealing one. That is, if it weren't for those annoying flies whose numbers start to rise with the temperature. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | [Nick Hedley] Tourism group Tourvest said on Tuesday (17 September) it had bought a controlling interest in Ugandan-based Nile rafting company Adrift. Read more >> |
 | [Georgina Barrick] Signs of economic upturn among South Africa's major trading partners and the weaker Rand bode well for local business growth. As a result, top executive talent with the right skills to take advantage of expanding opportunities will be at a premium. Read more >> |
 | Imperial Logistics has urged the Competition Commission to investigate anti-competitive behaviour in the airfreight market. Read more >> |
 | The Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) will be implemented this year‚ but the commencement date for e-tolling has yet to be determined‚ according to Transport Minister Dipuo Peters. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by Nampak] The marketing of Nampak's graduate development programme has been revised to provide a more comprehensive introduction to the exciting world of packaging. University career fairs and word-of-mouth remain the primary means of driving awareness and facilitating engagement. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | [Danette Breitenbach] On 20 August 2013, the National Assembly passed the final version of the Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI). This final version of POPI is to be submitted to the President for his assent. Read more >> |
 | The butter market sees volume fluctuations due to pricing and milk production. The last two years (2010 and 2011) saw declines in the butter market, but increased imports have helped to show an increase in butter for 2012. Import prices are high as the Rand loses value, but this has not stopped importers from bolstering their supply to the South African market. Read more >> |
 | [Tina Weavind] It is no accident that few people have ever heard of Rayhaan Hassim, the driving force behind Aucor, one of South Africa's biggest auction houses and a ream of other businesses. He is obsessively private. No photographs of him appear on any of his companies websites and he refused to be photographed by Business Times. Read more >> |
 | The technological era, in which smartphones enable us to have access to our bank accounts, also comes with challenges. Read more >> |
 | In a move to reduce armed robberies in the retail sector, the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa's risk initiative division, CGRI, has partnered with Business Against Crime, SBV Cash In Transit and Liberty Properties to develop a Secure Cash Distribution System. Read more >> |
 | LONDON, UK: British police said they have arrested eight men after a gang stole £1.3m from Barclays bank by taking control of a branch computer system. Read more >> |
 | NEW YORK CITY, USA: BlackBerry said it would cut 4,500 jobs as the struggling Canadian smartphone manufacturer retrenches in the face of hefty losses and weak sales of its new handsets. Read more >> |
 | LONDON, UK: A device billed as the world's first ethically sourced smartphone was unveiled in London this week and despite thousands of pre-orders its designer says the project remains a huge gamble. Read more >> |
 | MILAN, ITALY: Versace is seeking a minority investor and a spokesman at the Italian fashion house says about €250m could be pumped into the luxury brand if the right investor is found. Read more >> |
More International
 | Cabinet has approved a draft bill banning alcohol advertising and it will now be gazetted for public comment, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini said. Read more >> |
 | Researchers at South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have developed the world's first digital laser. Read more >> |
 | All non-profit organisations (NPOs), non-government organisations (NGOs), businesses and individuals involved in fighting rhino poaching have been invited to register with the Department of Environmental Affairs by 30 September 2013. Read more >> |
More Government news
 | Waterfront Charters has been offering scheduled cruises from Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for the past 23 years. This family-run business was among the first tenants of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Read more >> |
Protea Hotel Sea Point has opened its doors to show a fresh new face to guests who are already enjoying the light-and-airy seaside feel. The hotel was closed for winter to gut the public areas, restaurant and sea-facing rooms - and while the facade may look the same, the hotel inside has been completely transformed. Read more >>
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The name might remind you of that old-fashioned stick with a bunch of feathers attached to the end which granny used twice a week to brush the dust off the grand piano but the latest Duster is actually Renault's funky new alternative to ho-hum family transport. Read more >> |
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Cultural Intelligence - 18 Nov 2013 to 20 Nov 2013 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape TownDr David Livermore, President - Cultural Intelligence Centre (USA) is coming to South Africa to introduce this concept through a series of half-day seminars entitled 'Develop Your Cultural Intelligence.' Read more >>
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