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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1time Airline has won the 2012 World Travel Award (WTA) as Africa's Leading Low Cost Airline for the fourth year in a row. There were 791 000 individual votes cast by travel industry professionals and consumers from 171 countries, over a one-year period. 
Low cost airline Mango intends to be the first African carrier to achieve a significant measure of carbon neutrality within a decade. The airline announced its commitment to sustainable growth and a pledge to reduce its emissions within a robust framework of initiatives that should see Mango achieve its goal. 
Logistics group DHL Express recently opened its Cape Town operations centre to service the growing demand for improved logistics, distribution and international business flexibility in the city. The operations centre's location in Loop Street joins the existing administrative office and customer service point, both of which were inaugurated by the Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille, a few months ago. 
The European and South African Competition authorities have approved the transaction announced in March 2012 in which Grindrod Limited‚ the integrated logistics and shipping business‚ agreed to sell a 50% interest in Cockett Marine Oil (Cockett) to Vitol‚ the largest independent energy trading business in the world. 
A final round of talks between government and stakeholders on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Programme (GFIP) got underway in Pretoria on Tuesday afternoon. 
