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 | Zimbabwe's new central bank chief said the country's economy was weakening and the bank did not have the tools to fix it. Read more >>
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 | Wines of South Africa (WOSA) has appointed Michael Jordaan (46), venture capitalist and former CEO of FNB as chairman. Hailed as one of South Africa's most visionary and progressive business leaders, the one-time CNBC Africa Business Leader of the Year for Southern Africa, succeeds Johann Krige. Read more >>
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 | Alan Knott-Craig has stepped down as Chief Executive of Cell C and is to become an executive board member of the company. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Garmin Garmin is excited to announce vívofit (pronounced veevo-fit) - the first wellness band from Garmin that encourages you to live a healthier lifestyle and stay active. Launched at CES in January, vívofit stole the show by being awarded best mobile tech for 2014! Read more >>
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 | RCL Foods (RCL) announced on Friday, 9 May 2014, that it had acquired a 49% stake in Senn Foods Logistics through one of its operating subsidiaries‚ Vector Logistic. Read more >>
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 | The R850 million development of a shopping mall for Springs has begun its countdown to an opening in April 2016. This 52,000sqm retail centre in Casseldale will serve both the local and far East Rand shoppers, capturing trade on the N17 as far west as Ermelo in Mpumalanga. Read more >>
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 | The use of biometric fingerprint authentication technology, currently used in Apple's iPhone 5S and Samsung S5, could be extended beyond device security reasons to ecommerce purposes in the near future. Read more >>
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 | The International Wine Challenge (IWC), recognised as one of the most influential blind tastings in the world, has released its 2014 results. The Trophy results will be announced on 14 May but in the meantime, South African wines are basking in the light of 14 Gold medals, including four for dessert wines. Read more >>
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 | Jumbo Cash & Carry Durban will host the 2014 Jumbo Ethnic Hair Show for the first time on Sunday 8 June 2014, from 9am to 5pm at the Blue Waters Hotel. The MC for the day is the Zaba who hosted the MTN Radio Awards held earlier this year. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Fiera Milano Food Hospitality World Africa is the exclusive trade show for the food and hospitality industry in Africa. Pre-register now and say hello to a brighter future. Read more >>
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 | Entries for the first round of the 2014 Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award are now open and aspiring sommeliers are urged to enter now, as entries close on 31 May 2014. Read more >>
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 | State logistics group Transnet's master plan for the development of SA's ports includes proposed terminals for cruise liners in Cape Town and Durban, the doubling of exports of motor vehicles from Port Elizabeth, and a berth for oil rigs in Saldanha Bay. Read more >>
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 | A strike led by the National Union of Metal Workers of SA (Numsa) at Transnet's Ngqura Container Terminal, near Port Elizabeth, was unresolved last week after 14 days of strike action, the national transport and port utility said. Read more >>
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 | Access to smartphones may be elusive to most South Africans, but a Limpopo company has taken it upon itself to resolve this problem. Read more >>
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 | Activity in the manufacturing sector decreased last month owing to strikes and public holidays, a Kagiso purchasing managers' index (PMI) released on Monday (5 May) suggested. Read more >>
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 | A recent international survey on autoremarketing.com found that women car buyers are the fastest growing segment of car buyers - they account for over an estimated 50% of new car purchases and influence 80% of them. Read more >>
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 | To celebrate the launch of its new unfiltered Harrismith Apple Juice, Sir Juice built a vending machine in the shape of an apple press that had people rolling up their sleeves and pressing their own apple juice, the old-fashioned way. [video] Read more >>
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 | Retailer Holdsport on Tuesday reported increased headline earnings per share (HEPS) of 1.9% to 423.3c for the year ended February. Read more >>
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 | According to the Ghana Shippers Authority, in 2013, Ghana recorded over 21.5 million tons of maritime trade through the two ports in Tema and Takoradi, an increase of 10.7%, compared to 2012. Total imports for the review period was 10.4% more than was obtained in 2012. Total exports also increased by about 11.7% over the 2012 tonnage. Read more >>
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 | CARACAS, VENEZUELA: Venezuelans, who enjoy free highways and dirt-cheap petrol, are struggling to buy cars as production falters because of a lack of foreign currency to pay for imported parts. Read more >>
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 | JAKARTA, INDONESIA: BlackBerry will this week launch a new budget handset in Indonesia, one of its last bastions, a major step in the ailing smartphone manufacturer's's fightback against Samsung and Apple. Read more >>
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 | TOKYO, JAPAN: Sony is to close its e-book Reader Store in Europe and Australia following a similar move in North America as part of a plan for the electronics company to tranform itself. Read more >>
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 | WASHINGTON, USA: Amazon has rolled out a new feature that allows Twitter users to select items for purchase on the online retail site without leaving the messaging platform. Read more >>
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 | Sanral warns Gauteng road users: don't be deceived by hoax e-mails and messages, claiming that money can be collected directly from the bank accounts of people using e-toll roads. Read more >>
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 | Ross Pennell Policy makers at the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank meetings highlighted the fact that several countries, including South Africa, are faced with the problem of having to tighten monetary and fiscal policies, whilst making sure that these actions do not damage economic growth. Read more >>
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 | PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma will send three ministers to represent South Africa at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa Summit, the Presidency said on Monday, 5 May 2014. Read more >>
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 | Linda Ensor A major review of the taxation of alcoholic beverages is being undertaken by the Treasury as a contribution to the government's fight against alcohol abuse and is likely to result in higher taxes and prices. Read more >>
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor Anybody shopping around on the local market for a new hot and cocky-looking small hatch that won't break the bank really only has two choices - a Suzuki Swift Sport or a Chevrolet Sonic RS, both costing less than R230,000. Read more >>
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 | Brian Berkman With 177 keys, The Radisson Blu at Granger Bay abutting the V&A Waterfront, is large enough to accommodate groups and airline crews but still manages to maintain the feeling of an intimate hotel. Read more >>
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 | Ruth Cooper If yearning for a quiet and remote getaway surrounded by spectacular nature, yet still privy to a few basic luxuries, then the De Hoop Nature Reserve, a world heritage site situated in the Overberg region just a few hours' drive from Cape Town might be just what you're looking for. Read more >>
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Fossil is seeking an energetic store manager, with an entrepreneurial, sales-driven spirit for our store in Eastgate, Johannesburg. Read more >>
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Visit the CTICC, 13 to 14 May, for the African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa Conference and Exhibition Read more >>Join Entrepreneur Club Cape Town and Raymond Ackerman on 15 May to celebrate entrepreneurship at this social and business networking event. Glitz evening event held at the Two Oceans Aquarium. Read more >>Power Generationsecolo consulting and training services - 19 May 2014 to 23 May 2014 Sandton |
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Hal Borland "Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence." Walter Dill Scott "Mental attitude is more important than mental capacity." Lou Holtz "Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." Johann Wolfgang "Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." |
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