Thabani Khumalo says there are times in the life cycle of any brand when it needs to be refreshed, restructured, revitalised, rejuvenated, re-worked, repositioned and even re-launched to take it to a different level. That's why he reckons
brand ANC needs to be re-charged.
Getting mobile, we are assured that Alan Knott-Craig
does not have "daddy" issues. Nor does he want to be remembered as a king of sexed-up adverts.
Agriculture is a crucial pillar of the South African economy and a significant earner of foreign exchange, and it seems in the area of exports,
SA fruit is crucial for development. That is what growers are telling UK shoppers, and according to Fresh Fruit Portal, South Africa's deciduous fruit producers hope to increase SA fruit consumption in the UK in 2013 with a marketing campaign illustrating the industry's positive contribution to job creation and sustainable practices in the country.
Finally, in another crucial area of the economy,
auto leasing and finance organisations are to diversify into new markets and services. According to a KPMG report, the finance and lease businesses of automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) would stand to benefit by adjusting their operating models to meet the changing global conditions.
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Mondi has launched a €500m eight-year Eurobond and the money raised will be used for general corporate purposes. 
Packaging group Astrapak said last week it anticipated its headline earnings per share from continuing operations in the six months to August to drop by between 15% and 20% compared with the same period a year ago due to input costs‚ margin pressures and tighter selling prices. 
Aberdare Cables, the power cable manufacturer subsidiary of Powertech Technologies (Powertech), who are in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of the JSE-listed Altron group, has confirmed the appointment of Keith Edmond as chief executive officer with effect from 1 September 2012. 
MUMBAI, INDIA: Daimler on Wednesday launched its first trucks produced from a new factory in India, in a move to grab a share of the growing commercial vehicles market and challenge domestic competition. 
Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe is on a visit to Slovakia where she will co-chair the 4th session Slovakia-South Africa Joint Council for Economic Cooperation which aims to promote and strengthen trade. 
Denel, South Africa's defence manufacturer, has established a joint venture with Abu Dhabi-based, Tawazun Holdings, for the development, manufacturing, assembly and integration of precision-guided weapon systems, opening up the international gateway to potential new opportunities. 
