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The bigger design in mind

All elements of the design world collide this week for the annual Design Indaba at the CTICC, but if you were unable to get tickets to the live presentations or simulcast, be sure to hop along to the expo - here's a little of what you can expect.

In other news, Rhodes Food Group is adding to its pantry with its recent acquisitions of Boland Pulp and Deemster.

We also look at what e-commerce offers young SMMEs and niche players, while Random Reality research makes some revealing discoveries about the part print plays in consumers' path to purchase.

Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail (@Biz_Retail)
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Weekly top stories
Rhodes Food to buy two companies for R125m as it looks to diversify

Recently-listed Rhodes Food Group (RFG) has agreed to buy Boland Pulp‚ a puree maker‚ and Deemster‚ a company that focuses on pickled foods‚ as it looks to diversify its business...

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Botshabelo to get flagship mall

Stanlib, the asset manager of the Liberty Property Portfolio, has collaborated with Khora Investments to develop a 21,000m2 mall in Botshabelo that should commence trading in the third quarter of 2016...

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[Design Indaba 2015] What to expect at this year's Expo

The annual Design Indaba Expo is South Africa's showcase of high-end African design, exhibiting the wares of all the design sectors under one roof...

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Better banking for business is the business of better banking

A catalyst for true differentiation in a digital banking age could be being fine-tuned to customer needs and behaviour and marrying human centricity with technology...

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Vans walks home with major SIMA 2015 awards

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Image Awards show last week was one of the most exciting in years with several awards streaks broken...

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CPI eases to 4.4% in January

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has eased to 4.4% in January 2015 from 5.3% in December 2014...

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Education in the Cape set to soar with proceeds from AfrAsia Wine Auction

The 2015 AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction opened on the evening of Friday 13 February with the American Express Cape Wine Auction 'Barrel Tasting & Preview' hosted at The Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden in Stellenbosch...

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From internet to the outernet as IoT sets to shape the future

Globally, retail is experiencing a shift, due to the ever-changing expectations of more digitally empowered consumers. Brands are starting to enter into uncharted territory, investing in mobile...

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E-commerce offers opportunities for young SMMES, niche players

As the world of e-commerce grows in South Africa, PayGate CEO Peter Harvey sees growth coming from young start-ups and innovation from niche players in 2015...

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'Random Reality' reveals consumers' physical path to purchase still includes print

The latest qualitative advertising research study from TNS, released by NAB, indicates that local print inserts still win in a growing digital world (video)...

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National budget speech could be critical to SMEs

SMEs need to pay the same attention to the upcoming annual national budget speech because of its significance in shaping the country's economic agenda for all businesses, large or small...

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East meets south as Indonesia and South Africa stitch a partnership

The partnership between Style Africa Fashion Network and Indonesia Fashion Week 2015 creates a doorway through which South African designers will have the opportunity to walk the Indonesia Fashion Week runway in 2016...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 123: Is design on the 2015 business agenda with Life is Awesome
On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Liné van der Merwe from Life is Awesome... read more>>
Retail Trends
We welcome the Facebook global team to Retail World Africa 2015

Issued by Retail World

Nicolas Franchet, Head of Retail and E-commerce at Facebook, has been confirmed as a Keynote Speaker at Retail World Africa 2015... read more>>
Brand News
Distell to swell its African business

Marc Hasenfuss

Liquor brands conglomerate Distell (DST)‚ which has investment house Remgro and beer giant SABMiller as major shareholders‚ will strongly fortify its African business in the medium term... read more>>
Spur sees H1 HEPS down 25%
RCL turns away from frozen chicken

Nick Hedley

Commercial Property
New scene on Jean
The new Jean Crossing centre in Centurion will provide shoppers with all their everyday essentials, from the convenience of a quick pop-in to the pleasure of indulging their senses and tastes amidst the variety of stores and relaxing ambience... read more>>
Acucap shareholders accept Growthpoint offer
The accepted transaction of Growthpoint Properties' acquisition, for all the shares in Acucap that it does not already own, will increase its retail weighting with assets that complement its existing shopping centres... read more>>
Accelerate to buy Parktown Crescent for R850m
CRM
Resistance is futile, automation is the answer
Cloud is here and growing at a rapid pace, the best cloud-based systems offer immense value through automation... read more>>
Exhibitions & Events
[Design Indaba 2015] The Most Beautiful Object in South Africa nominations
Most Beautiful Object In South Africa (MBOISA) at Design Indaba Expo surveys the most beautiful creations made locally over the past year with the help of a dynamic mix of influential members of South African society... read more>>
Franschhoek inaugurates Wedding Showcase
Wind down summer with Winedown 2015
Stellar times ahead as Stellenbosch heads to Berlin
Fashion, Clothing & Textiles
[Design Indaba 2015] The Emerging Creatives Class of 2015
Each year, Design Indaba goes on the hunt for South Africa's top design talent through its curated selection of Emerging Creatives, who are featured at the annual Design Indaba Expo... read more>>
Green Sustainability
GBCSA launches new tool to encourage reduced environmental impact of interior projects
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has launched its new Green Star SA Interiors tool... read more>>
Engen forecourt shows sun is fun
Health & Safety
How the food industry can do what it says on the tin

Issued by FoodSure

According to FoodSure, the food labelling verification service, food companies are under threat of increased consumer activism and the global food industry is under pressure to provide more proof of quality... read more>>
Logistics
ICT services key to unlocking South Africa's logistics potential

Tony Willis

For many sub-Saharan countries, South Africa is often considered the gateway to the African continent, and is currently in a strong position with regard to international shipping and trade - both into and from Africa... read more>>
Packaging
2015 Wine Label Awards bring out the good, the bad and the gold
The inaugural Wine Label Design Awards 2015, sponsored by self-adhesive label supplier Rotolabel and hosted by Winemag.co.za, have been awarded... read more>>
The challenge of labelling medicine can be solved by an innovative on-pack solution

Issued by Pyrotec

The strict guidelines and legal requirements regulating information displayed on products impact the pharmaceutical industry more than many others; therefore, labelling of medicines while adhering to these guidelines can be challenging... read more>>
Regulatory
Man bust for abalone worth R1m
PRETORIA: A man was arrested for possession of perlemoen (abalone) worth about R1m in Somerset West, on Monday, 16 February... read more>>
Research
Motor trade sales increased by 6.5% y/y in December
Motor trade sales (measured in nominal terms and current prices) increased by 6.5% year on year (y/y) in December 2014‚ Statistics SA reported on Thursday, 19 February 2015... read more>>
Retail Marketing
Making its (Book)mark

Danette Breitenbach

Last week a total of 13 gold and 34 silver awarded on stage (the 44 bronze winners were announced but not called onto the stage), at the 7th Bookmarks Awards... read more>>
[TrendTalk] Content is key to 'winning' Twitter

Louise Marsland

We know from a personal perspective that to get more followers on social media we have to be active daily, post cool stuff, be authentic and be engaged. But is it the same for brands?... read more>>
The Bookmarks Awards 2015: All the winners
IAB SA announced the winners of the 2015 IAB South Africa Bookmarks Awards at Turbine Hall in Newtown Johannesburg on Thursday, 19 February 2015... read more>>
Marketing in tough times

Noëleen Bruton

In tough economic times, marketers are sometimes tempted to compromise their brands in order to drive sales or footfall - but this is a danger zone.... read more>>
Consumer protection - The future of mobile prize promotions

Alan Haarhoff, Issued by Mobile Marketing Association

Brand fails seem almost "old school" in 2015 as consumers are savvier and brands and agencies pay more attention to getting it right the first time around... read more>>
Bookmarks Awards reflect a maturing industry

Danette Breitenbach

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Retailers
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Technology
KPMG Global Africa Practice launches app to streamline business in Africa

Issued by KPMG South Africa

The KPMG Global Africa Practice has launched their new Africa Business App, which provides businesses and investors with seamless access to the very latest Africa information about doing business across the continent... read more>>
Training
CWG Protégé Programme presses forward
The Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme has enrolled its first viticulture intern alongside three new winemaking protégés for 2015... read more>>
International
Uber's back in Spain... with home food deliveries
BARCELONA, SPAIN: US smartphone app firm Uber reappeared in Spain on Thursday as a home food delivery network after a court banned it from operating its taxi service following complaints from professional drivers... read more>>
Year 2015: What has business intelligence in store for businesses?

Chirag Shivalker

AHMEDABAD, INDIA: Business intelligence has become the "talk of the town" - but no prize for guessing why... read more>>
Infidelity ads pulled from French buses after complaints
PARIS, FRANCE: A French website promoting extra-marital affairs complained of censorship on Wednesday after complaints led to its ads being pulled from buses in several cities near Paris... read more>>
Police raid internet cafe in major Copenhagen operation after attacks: media
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK: Armed Danish police on Sunday raided an Internet cafe in a major operation in Copenhagen near the spot where officers killed the suspected gunman behind fatal shootings... read more>>
Pistorius advert gets most complaints ever in Britain
Social media star Azalea gives up on online 'pettiness'
D&AD extends entry deadline for 2015 Professional Awards
Launch of Young Lions Health Award encourages creativity around health challenges
Scotland declares online 'independence' from Britain
Cyber attacks on Israel traced to Gaza: researchers
Obama ranks N Korea cyber capabilities as not so good
France issues warrants for UBS managers in tax fraud case
Make a strong online presence with Podcast Transcription Services

Ritesh Sanghani

When fake news goes viral, blame the media: study
New categories open at London International Awards (LIA)
More International
Africa
Mugabe falling for Nando's? It's a fake, says fast-food chain
NEWSWATCH: Nando's in Zimbabwe has quickly distanced itself from a cheeky ad based on Mugabe's recent much-publicised 'carpet malfunction', reports BD Live... read more>>
Media leak: Africans who have stashed their money in HSBC Switzerland
Eritrea is not exactly the Africa's or the world's richest country, yet the biggest single African client is in Eritrea... read more>>
More Africa
Government news
Taxation as method of revenue generation: Budget 2015

Ferdie Schneider

In his Medium Term Budget speech, Finance Minister Nene emphasised that government's revenue shortfall is of paramount importance... read more>>
Agbiz workshop focuses on new transport legislation
The new regulations pertaining to the National Road Traffic Act, which came into effect on 31 October 2014 and on 31 January 2015 (Regulations 330A to 330D), are not good news for both consignors and consignees... read more>>
Agbiz to engage with gov't to alleviate consequences of proposed measures
In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) President Zuma made considerable reference to land reform issues, including the introduction of a 12,000 hectares (ha) land ceiling, foreigners to be deprived of owning land in South Africa, the introduction of the Office of the Valuer-General to signal the end of the so-called "willing buyer, willing seller" principle, and the introduction of the 50/50 farmworker equity and co-management scheme on a pilot basis. read more>>
The greater priority in efficiency, the greater food security
With the drop in fuel prices, constructive labour relations in the agriculture sector and a favourable climate resulting in good yields to date, farmers need to prioritise improving efficiencies to give South Africa greater food security... read more>>
Productivity in mining - Attaining sustainable profitability beyond headcount reduction

Craig Hook

Productivity is a hot topic in South Africa with economists frequently advising that productivity has not grown as well as it should have in the last few years. One sector in which productivity is always in the spotlight is the mining industry... read more>>
SONA was uninspiring - Frost & Sullivan
Given the fact that South Africa is currently in an energy crisis, the points made by President Jacob Zuma during the 2015 State of the Nation Address (SONA) were uninspiring, and stated the obvious... read more>>
Junior officials blamed for cellphone jamming
Parliament was 'under threat'
Formal disciplinary enquiry for suspended SAA CEO
WWF report frames the economic issues of shale gas
Jamming not a political decision, says Mahlobo

Wyndham Hartley and Paul Vecchiatto

MEC condemns burning of schools
Staff in move to widen protests

Deneesha Pillay

Can a funny meme get to a powerful president?
12,000ha land ceiling can work - Zokwana

Denene Erasmus

SANDF to mark Armed Forces Day
Racism investigated at Mpumalanga school
More Government news
Motoring news
Dressed up and ready to impress

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Hyundai's popular i20 hatchback is now dressed in stylish European fashion to give it an even stronger presence in the toughly fought B segment where it has already established a strong foothold... read more>>
More Motoring news
Travel news
First Hyatt international global sales office to open in Africa
Hyatt Regency Johannesburg announced today that Sandra Kneubuhler was named Global Sales Director - Africa... read more>>
Book Review: Things ewe never kn'ewe about South African place names

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Things ewe never kn'ewe about South African place names, by Ann Gadd, and reviewed by Motoring Editor Henrie Geyser, takes you from Baardskeerdersbos to Tweebuffelsmeteenskootmorsdoodgeskietfontein - and all points between... read more>>
Carla back at the controls at Air Mauritius
Carla da Silva recently returned to Air Mauritius in her previous role as Regional Manager, Southern Africa and Latin America. Bizcommunity.com decided to find out more... read more>>
More Travel news
People on the move
  • New white spirits and rum portfolio manager for Pernod Ricard - more info
  • ACDOCOSA appoints Saul Rivkind as new national customer head - more info

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New events to diarise
Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo - 3 Mar 2015, Johannesburg
South Africa's National Buy Local Campaign, is hosting the 4th Annual Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo at SCC. Read more >>

Li Edelkoort Trend Seminar
28 Feb 2015 to 2 Mar 2015, Cape Town, Johannesburg

I Create, We Create: Business of Creativity Youth
I Create, We Create - 28 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

Cards and Payments
Terrapinn - 10 Mar 2015 to 11 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

Retail Fraud
Retail Knowledge - 12 Mar 2015, Cape Town

South African Eco Film Festival
While You Were Sleeping - 26 Mar 2015 to 2 Apr 2015, Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, East London

Rand Show
Rand Show - 3 Apr 2015 to 12 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Wool Week Cape Town 2015
Cape Wools SA - 7 Apr 2015 to 12 Apr 2015, Cape Town

duBoirs Bridal Fair
12 Apr 2015, Durban

TITIIC 2015
Scatterlings Conference & Events - 20 May 2015 to 22 May 2015, Pretoria

Upcoming events
Wholesale Banking Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 25 Feb 2015 to 26 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

Practical Selling Skills
Perception Business Skills - 26 Feb 2015 to 27 Feb 2015, Johannesburg | 14 May 2015 to 15 May 2015, Johannesburg | 13 Aug 2015 to 14 Aug 2015, Johannesburg | 12 Nov 2015 to 13 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

Fuel Management Conference
Mogorosi Communications - 26 Feb 2015 to 27 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

Startup Grind Johannesburg hosts Ryan Bacher
Startup Grind - 26 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

Hirsch Ballito's Networking Breakfast
Hirsch Homestore - 26 Feb 2015, Ballito

Expo4Brides
Expo4Brides - 28 Feb 2015 to 1 Mar 2015, Pretoria

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