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Weekly top stories | Consumers shed their 'real-world' identities when they go online to assume 'digital personas' that better reflect how they feel, what actions they take around their personal information and how much value they place on their own data, according to a new global study released by MasterCard. Read more >> |
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 | BMi Research has identified a new trend amongst tech savvy and price conscious consumers that of 'spying before buying', with consumers scouting around online to compare products, prices and promotions at different retailers before deciding where to spend their money. Read more >> |
 | New vehicle sales in September in SA fell 1.5% year-on-year to 54‚281 units from the 55‚093 units in the same period last year‚ data released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (Naamsa) on Tuesday (1 October) showed. Read more >> |
 | Tax is regarded as a significant threat for doing business in Africa‚ according to a PwC survey released on Tuesday (1 October). Read more >> |
 | Vodacom and Neotel have announced that they have entered into exclusive discussions regarding a potential acquisition of 100% of the shares of Neotel by Vodacom SA. Read more >> |
 | [Nick Hedley] Listed property company Growthpoint Properties said on Wednesday (2 October) it would buy a portfolio of 17 quality office properties in northern Johannesburg for R1.33bn Read more >> |
 | A new joint venture of R423 million has been entered into to develop the new precinct at Century City in Cape Town. Read more >> |
 | [Noëleen Bruton] Companies love loyalty in their partners, employees and certainly in their customers and clients and often reward perceived loyalty with programmes but these are not always all they are cut out to be. Read more >> |
 | [Ian Steyn] Smart retailers are looking for ways to get more out of each hard won customer, as lacklustre retail statistics come under further pressure from ever-rising petrol prices, job cuts and diminishing consumer confidence. Read more >> |
 | Companies that still believe they can ignore social media in their communications strategies are likely to fail, says Thomas Crampton, Asia Pacific head of Social@Ogilvy. Read more >> |
 | The second FNB Franchise Leadership Summit (FLS) will take place on 23-24 October 2013 at the Hilton Hotel, Sandton. Hosted by First National Bank and Franchising Plus, this two-day premium event will highlight some of South Africa's (SA) top franchisors and give franchisees an opportunity to learn more about the franchise industry. Read more >> |
 | South African Breweries will launch Flying Fish, its first locally produced premium flavoured beer, at an exclusive event at Randlords in Johannesburg on 4-5 October 2013. Aimed at young adults, the flavours of lemon and orange are intended to provide a unique and refreshing taste experience perfect for that 'chilled occasion.' Read more >> |
 | [Lucinde Rhoodie] It has now been two years since the Consumer Protection Act, No. 68 of 2008, ("the CPA") has come into force and still the impact thereof has not fully been appreciated by franchisors. Read more >> |
 | [David Furlonger] BMW South Africa will have to pay up to 25% extra to import cars into South Africa because of the continuing motor industry strikes‚ starkly underlining the havoc caused to South Africa's lucrative motor assembly sector by a series of damaging strikes. Read more >> |
 | [Linda Ensor] Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has come to the rescue of SA's "bleeding" poultry industry by significantly increasing the import tariffs on five categories of imported chickens. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by IMPERIAL Logistics] Imperial Logistics group companies Resolve and Imperial Fast 'n Fresh have assisted client Woolworths to establish a new business for entrepreneur Jabulani Hlophe, and provide a cost-effective and sustainable transport solution for store employees. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | Workers in the motor and components sector will return to work on Monday (7 October), ending their four-week strike, the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) said. Read more >> |
 | More than a million packets of illegal cigarettes were sold every day in South Africa last year. Read more >> |
 | The seasonally adjusted Kagiso purchasing managers index (PMI) fell steeply in September‚ by 7.4 index points to a worse than expected 49.1‚ data released on Tuesday (1 Ocotober) showed. Read more >> |
 | South Africans will need to produce identification when buying medication containing codeine, Clicks said over the weekend. Read more >> |
 | Customers have rated South African clothing retailers in terms of their satisfaction in the latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) results, with Woolworths topping the list. Read more >> |
 | McDonald's South Africa has launched its popular Mzansi Millions Monopoly campaign for the second year. Launched this week, it runs until 10 November 2013 across the country. Read more >> |
 | Global Credit Ratings (GCR) has given furniture retailer Lewis a first-time A rating. Read more >> |
 | Visa, AMEX and MasterCard have announced a global standard to enhance security and simplify the consumer purchasing experience when shopping on a mobile phone, tablet, personal computer or other smart device. Read more >> |
 | [Ken Light] In an age of consumerism and globalisation, whoever can deliver, wins the contract. Product attributes are becoming increasingly equal, as information flows faster. Consequently, demand cycles are increasingly volatile, driven less by product advantage than by logistics advantage. Goods need to go from research and development to the shelf in record time in order for companies to compete for a slice of rapidly evolving markets. Logistically, the goalposts are continually shifting. Read more >> |
 | PARIS, FRANCE: French lawmakers are set to move against the likes of Amazon with a bill aimed at supporting small bookstores struggling in the face of giant online retailers, members of parliament said. Read more >> |
 | NEW YORK CITY, USA: The private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management is interested in a bid for troubled Canadian smartphone manufacturer BlackBerry, a source familiar with the matter said. Read more >> |
 | THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS: Anglo-Dutch food and cosmetics company Unilever, seen as a bellwether for global consumer spending, warned on Tuesday (1 October) of slowdown in sales growth brought on by weakened demand in emerging markets. Read more >> |
 | FRANKFURT, GERMANY: German manufacturer Volkswagen plans to withdraw its shares from trading on the London Stock Exchange later this month. Read more >> |
More International
 | MWEB Entrepreneur zone recently met with Daniel Guasco, joint-CEO of Groupon South Africa, to chat about his entrepreneurial success story, and how Groupon gained presence in South Africa. Read more >> |
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 | The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has decided to stop the existing Manufacturing Incentive Programme (MIP) for start-up manufacturing businesses and replace it with a vehicle that pays more money, more quickly, with fewer conditions attached. Read more >> |
The billboards erected along Johannesburg's highways next to e-toll gantries were commissioned by the Democratic Alliance, the party said on Sunday. Read more >>
 | The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has made its determinations on the future of both mobile and fixed termination rates for the next three years, based on a review of industry conditions. Read more >> |
 | The new Gauteng Liquor Bill would close loopholes in current liquor legislation, the chairman of the provincial economic portfolio committee said on Wednesday, 2 October. Read more >> |
 | [Zeenat Moorad] South Africa needs a fresh economic philosophy to ignite its true growth potential‚ Woolworths chairman Simon Susman says in the retailer's annual report‚ released on Wednesday, 2 October. Read more >> |
More Government news
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The new 3 Series Grand Turismo is the newest addition to BMW's popular 3-Series range and besides the fact that is more spacious than the rest of the clan it also comes in a rather peculiarly striking wrapping not unlike that of the rather weird-looking X6. Read more >> |
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Tata is strengthening its grip on the local market with seriously spruced up versions of its Xenon bakkies which the Indian manufacturer will be beaming at a wider audience, including the growing leisure-wheels segment. Read more >> |
 brandhouse appoints new field sales director - more info
 | Leading international advertising agency urgently looking for experienced retail account director. Read more >> |
| Specialist retail and mass market agency is looking for an account director to run a busy retail account in Johannesburg. Read more >> |
If you are an assertive and independent space planner who is committed to quality and delivery, and enjoys a challenge, then you should consider applying for this position. Read more >>An exciting opportunity is available within Markham for a dynamic, highly motivated divisional admin manager. Please apply via: http://www.tfglimited.co.za/careers/current-vacancies/ Read more >>Key performance areas include: management of the showroom and continued improvement thereof; meet sales targets; develop client rapport; and an innovative contribution to marketing and external communication. Read more >>
Touchvision and visual impact invite you to explore high resolution workflow with AJA, Sony, Fujinon, Adobe and Assimilate. Johannesburg. 8 October. www.touchvision.co.za/events/aja to register. Read more >>The most sought after qualification in marketing in South Africa. Companies like MTN, Nedbank, Old Mutual, FNB and Liberty Life have sent their staff on our course. Read more >>
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