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 | As businesses look to formalise plans for the New Year, industry expert opinions become paramount to assist with forecasting and to provide a clearer understanding of crucial consumer, business and economic trends that are most likely to become impactful for businesses into 2014. Read more >>
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 | Following the retail trend of 'Black Friday' in the US, South Africa's on-line liquidator, Going.co.za, has secured large parcels of excess stock, clearance, ageing product and liquidation items for its end of year campaign, which begins today. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Bizcommunity.com The digital media never sleeps. Content on Bizcommunity.com's industry web and mobisites is archived and accessible by our community and your prospective audiences 24/7, 365. Read more >>
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 | Five east African countries have signed a protocol to establish a monetary union, in a first step towards creating a single, common currency. Read more >>
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 | The growth in the use of banking apps and cellphone banking has reportedly been "meteoric" as more consumers trust the services and more service providers enter the market. Read more >>
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 | Following its acquisition of BuildKwik Wholesalers in August this year, Alert Steel Holdings has announced the opening of its newly branded Alert Steel & Build Megastore branches. Read more >>
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 | Hyprop Investments will buy 87% of the issued shares of African Land Investments for R768m. African Land owns the Manda Hill shopping centre in Lusaka, Zambia. Read more >>
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 | The Philippi Shopping Centre's extensions and redevelopment should be ready for festive season trading in early December 2013. The Cape Town-based centre adds 1450m² to its footprint and includes new retailers such as Ackermans and Shoprite Liquor. Read more >>
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 | Underprivileged children from care homes in Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Polokwane, Middelburg and Bethlehem were recently treated to Christmas shopping sprees at their local Jet Stores. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Matrix The Car Seats for Kids initiative educates road users, both young and old, of safety initiatives to ensure a brighter tomorrow. Matrix spoke to founder Peggie Mars to understand how the initiative was started, its impact and where it's going. Read more >>
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 | To coincide with Black Friday, unofficially the biggest discounted shopping day of the year in the US and a growing phenomenon in South Africans via online shopping, Hypertext Media launched deals.htxt.co.za. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Africa Internet Accelerator For the first time ever, Style36.co.za together with 5Rooms.com are launching Cyber Monday. Known as one of the biggest online shopping days of the year in the US, Cyber Monday will feature thousands of top items discounted at up to 80% off for 24 hours only. Read more >>
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 | The recent annual South Africa Offshoring Summit 2013, held in Cape Town, saw the arrival of a number of the world's largest customer service organisations and analysts, to learn about the business process outsourcing (BPO) / contact centre opportunities available in South Africa. Read more >>
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 | The FNB Business Excellence Awards, now in its 14th year, are sponsored by First National Bank since 2009 and organised by the Italian-South African Chamber of Trade and Industries to recognise the contribution of Italian-South African businesses to South Africa's economic growth and development. Read more >>
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 | Indications are that the braai might be a rarity these Christmas holidays because of a shortage of red meat. Read more >>
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 | Bronwyn Oliveira When it comes to selecting a business or a brand, experience always counts. Capability, years of service, accomplishments, market reach, and financial and business successes are generally seen as attributes that contribute to a business's credibility. Read more >>
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 | Zomato.com is a successful restaurant listing website which launched in SA recently. Read more >>
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 | Issued by IMPERIAL Logistics Imperial Logistics is to acquire a 55% interest in business software applications specialist, IMMIX Solutions. The business will be incorporated into Imperial Logistics group company, Resolve, as part of the group's strategy to enhance its client service offering. Read more >>
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 | The manufacturing business confidence was slightly lower in the fourth quarter of this year‚ nudging down one index point to 36‚ the Bureau for Economic Research says. Read more >>
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| Winning label design for Russian Bear Limited EditionEdward Snell & Co has announced the winner of its label design competition for the Russian Bear Vodka's Limited Edition. Hylton Warburton received the most votes from the public following the release of the ten designs from local artists that made it into the semi-finals. The theme was 'Urban Expressions'. The label will be featured on the brand's next limited edition run.
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 | Issued by Pyrotec In recent years, South Africa has seen the popularity of leaflet-labels explode. So why the great demand? What makes this humble little device so special and how has it made our lives easier? Read more >>
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 | Issued by Clover Tropika is mixing things up and adding a special ingredient for the sixth Tropika Island of Treasure competition... you. Read more >>
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 | Massmart launches a new format for the DIY market with its new format, Builders Superstore, which will service customers with homes situated in dense residential, township, rural and developing areas. Read more >>
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 | With yesterday's opening of the Checkers Zevenwacht, located in the Shoprite Checkers' newly developed shopping centre, Langverwacht Plein, in Kuils River, the group celebrated reaching the 1000 mark in Africa. Read more >>
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 | Amanda Stops Operational demands to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all shoppers need to increases as the higher foot traffic heralds the return of the festive season. Security is paramount and being prepared for extreme situations is part of mall planning. Read more >>
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 | STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - Saab cars will roll off the production line in Sweden two years after the former General Motors subsidiary filed for bankruptcy. Read more >>
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 | NEW YORK CITY, US: The first book written in what is today the United States of America fetched US$14.2m in New York on Tuesday, becoming the world's most expensive printed book sold at auction. Read more >>
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 | NEW YORK, USA: Ford ordered a recall of nearly 150,000 of its popular Escape vehicle, citing a potential risk of an engine fire. Read more >>
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 | WASHINGTON, USA: Global smartphones sales will top one billion for the first time this year, and keep growing at a steady pace for the next four years, International Data Corporation (IDC) said. Read more >>
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More International
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 | South Africa is one of 18 countries that comply with the global standards on the transparency for exchange of tax information, according to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan Read more >>
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 | The Road Accident Fund will commission a study next year to determine the possible effects of the government's drive to shift freight from road to rail and to increase the use of rail as a means of mass transportation, chief executive Eugene Watson told a research colloquium organised by the fund. Read more >>
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 | An agreement between the South African Government and People's Republic of China in committing to fight the illegal exploitation of wildlife crime has yielded positive results, with the return of poached rhino horn and elephant ivory back to South Africa. Read more >>
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 | The SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) is continuing to mislead the public about e-tags and e-tolling, the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) said on Tuesday, 26 November. Read more >>
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More Government news
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor Toyota South Africa Motors last week celebrated as the one millionth locally produced Corolla rolled of the production line at the company's Prospecton Plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Read more >>
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