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 | Yesterday marked the 100th episode of the Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show! For 100 shows we have brought you the hottest insights from African and South African marketing, media, digital and ad... read more>> |
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 | Consumer and industrial research specialist, BMi Research, yesterday, 4 August, announced FoneWorx had acquired a minority equity share in the business, effective 31 July 2014. read more>> |
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 | Redefine's R1bn super-regional Matlosana Mall in Klerksdorp will open its doors in October and is expected to serve as a development catalyst for the surrounding area. read more>> |
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 | Budget Insurance has introduced an optional cash back bonus for both new and existing customers, which differs from its competitors in that there is a long list of claims that do not affect the bonus. read more>> |
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 | Original IKEA items from the UK are now available in South Africa through Nevada Furniture's branches in Midrand and Cape Town, the first time that this iconic brand will be available in the country. read more>> |
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 | Thabiso Mochiko Telkom's Chief Executive Sipho Maseko has told investors that the company's objectives are to lower the cost of human capital, improve financial performance and bring leadership closer to customers. read more>> |
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 | Issued by the Coca-Cola dome The Coca-Cola dome has become one of South Africa's most sought after venues for special events and exhibitions, and has also become a favourite for international acts and niche artists... read more>> |
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 | A record line-up of 62 singularly crafted wines goes under the hammer in the Stellenbosch Winelands on Saturday 4 October 2014 at the 30th Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction. read more>> |
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 | The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) Summit 2014 will take place on 28-29 October 2104 at Vodaworld in Midrand. read more>> |
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 | De Krans Wine Cellar, situated in Calitzdorp and famed for its port production, has released its new Chardonnay 2013, Tinta Barocca Rosé 2014 and Cabernet Sauvignon 2013. Displaying a new label, all three wines are Origin of Calitzdorp. read more>> |
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 | In this highly competitive environment, keeping a franchise concept relevant is crucial to the success and sustainability of the business, as franchise concepts evolve with time, due to global influence and trends. read more>> |
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 | As part of the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle pattern of protecting the environment, consumers should consider buying second-hand furniture. This reduces the carbon footprint of the manufacture of new furniture. read more>> |
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 | The International Hotel School's (IHS) Ultimate School Cook Off competition to find the best school chef in Grade 11 or 12 will result in winners earning a share of R300,000 in prizes, including a trip to London. read more>> |
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 | Formerly the Craft Market and Wellness Centre, commonly known as the Blue Shed and adjacent unused Workshop 17, the historic Watershed at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town has been totally reimagined by Wolff Architects. read more>> |
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 | Bekezela Phakathi The Right2Know Campaign has claimed "partial victory" in the legal wrangle between the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) and the City of Cape Town. read more>> |
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 | Ntsakisi Maswanganyi Manufacturing production rebounded unexpectedly in June, though economists warn that weak demand, high administered costs, disruptions from strikes and electricity-supply shortages will keep output growth and job creation modest. read more>> |
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Linda Ensor |
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 | The research results show that consumer trust in labels and the accompanying brand is being eroded... read more>> |
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 | Joan Muler Pick n Pay, it seems, intends to step up efforts to stop Massmart from expanding its food offering in Game stores across SA, prompting JSE-listed mall owners to call on the Competition Commission to intervene. read more>> |
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 | The CGCSA has come to the defence of local retailers following threats from consumers to boycott retailers stocking goods imported from Israel. read more>> |
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 | Colin Hill Ever wondered why we can't get a handle on fraud and why it keeps occurring? Actually it's simple to understand but it is one of the largest issues that many companies have to deal with. read more>> |
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 | RCL Foods (RCL) expects to swing to a full-year headline loss‚ affected by transaction costs associated with the acquisitions of Foodcorp Holdings and TSB Sugar. read more>> |
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 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google has agreed in a court settlement to spend at least $250m over the next five years to help fight illegal online pharmacies selling medicines to US customers. read more>> |
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 | WASHINGTON, USA: Even if you don't open a newspaper, turn on a television, log on to a computer or pull out a smartphone, you can get news using wearable technology. read more>> |
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 | NEW YORK, USA: Apple has scheduled a 9 September event to unveil its long-anticipated large-screen iPhone, the online news site Re/code reported. read more>> |
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 | SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Arch-rivals Samsung and Apple have decided to drop a series of bitter patent disputes pending in multiple courts outside the United States, the South Korean electronics company says. read more>> |
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Ivan Serrano |
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 | Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant says South Africa needs to find a solution for the failing labour bargaining structure. read more>> |
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 | Ntsakisi Maswanganyi Government can pump billions of rand into local industries through incentives but these will be ineffective if they happen in an environment of excessive administered costs, strikes and high wage demands, local producers warn. read more>> |
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 | Blacked-out documents relating to Sanral's tolling plans for the N1 and N2 highways in the Western Cape - that have kept secret for years - were released on Tuesday (5 August) by the Cape Town High Court read more>> |
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 | Chris Bathembu President Jacob Zuma asked for the support of American business to ensure that South Africa does not get excluded from African Growth Opportunities Act (AGOA), the preferential trade programme that was enacted in 2000 to boost and diversify African trade with the US. read more>> |
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Nosihle Shelembe |
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| More Government news |
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 | Eugene Yiga When Showcook.com editor Annette Kesler began the Cape Legends Inter-Hotel Challenge, her goal was simple: to create and facilitate an opportunity for young talent to shine. And when 21 finalists gathered at Cape Town's Belmond Mount Nelson for the black tie gala celebration, it was clear that many hotels, firm believers in staff training and empowerment, rose to the occasion in unexpected ways. read more>> |
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 | Ilse van den Berg I am sure the majority of you reading this have been to HQ more than once. I, however, experienced this much talked about steakhouse for the first time recently, and the experience has turned me into a steak-lover. True story. read more>> |
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 | Brian Berkman Ranked number one by TripAdvisor users for Hotels in Sandton, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa has a lot to be proud of. read more>> |
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor In their ongoing showroom war for the hearts, minds and wallets of the South African motoring public the three luxury German carmakers between have nearly 400 different models on the battle ground trying to out-pace and out-grace their opponents. read more>> |
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rAge10 Oct 2014 to 12 Oct 2014 Johannesburg CGCSA Summit 2014Meropa Commuications - 28 Oct 2014 to 29 Oct 2014 Johannesburg, Midrand |
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 Dr Brian Jude's Psychology of customer service training seminar - Johannesburg and Cape Town. Book now. Read more >> |
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Tony Robbins "Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible." Arnold J. Toynbee "The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play." Terri Guillemets "Follow your passion, and success will follow you." Mike Ditka "Success isn't permanent and failure isn't fatal." Jim Rohn "Success is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well." |
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