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 | Hisense, the global manufacturer of consumer electronics and home appliances, is celebrating a year since its manufacturing plant opened its doors in Atlantis, Western Cape. Read more >>
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 | Two-a-Day, Grabouw's most established apple and pear packers, has recently invested in a new Greefa GeoSort packing line which means they will better be able to manage their 7.2 million annual cartons. Read more >>
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 | Nedbank Capital has acquired a 30% equity stake in Little Green Beverages (LGB). The head of Private Equity at Nedbank Capital, Clive Howell, says they are constantly looking for sound investments in various sectors and believe they have found one in LGB. LGB is one of South Africa's leading independent carbonated soft drink manufacturers. Read more >>
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 | Moderate or heavy smokers who quit tobacco get a boost in mental wellbeing that, for people who are anxious or stressed, is equivalent to taking anti-depressants. Read more >>
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 | Former Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni announced that he is standing down as chairman of AngloGold Ashanti. Read more >>
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 | Evan Pickworth Black Business Council's (BBC) chief executive Xolani Qubeka is leaving his post at the end of February‚ the organisation confirmed on Monday (17 February)‚ meaning all three major organised business bodies in South Africa are looking for new and permanent heads. Read more >>
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 | Total income generated by the food and beverages sector in SA increased in nominal terms (current prices) by 1.4% year-on-year (y/y) to R4.5bn in December‚ Statistics SA's data showed on Monday (17 February). Read more >>
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 | The volume of goods transported (payload) decreased by 1.7% in December compared with the same period in 2012‚ Statistics SA said on Monday (17 February) Read more >>
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 | Nissan has re-entered the taxi industry with the launch of the new NV350 Impendulo last week. Read more >>
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 | Mining production rose by 12% year-on-year (y/y) in December after a revised 5.2% (5.1%) y/y increase in November‚ according to data released by Statistics SA. Read more >>
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 | Nick Hedley Barloworld's stock has remained resilient this year despite a ratings downgrade by Fitch and share-price weakness among its listed competitors. Read more >>
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 | Industrial group Tiger Brands says turnover from continuing operations for the first quarter of the current financial year amounted to R7.7bn or 10% higher than the corresponding period last year. Read more >>
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 | Retail trade sales measured in constant (2012) prices rose by a more than expected 3.5% year-on-year (y/y) in December from a revised 4.4% (4.2%) y/y increase in November‚ figures from Statistics SA showed on Wednesday (12 February). Read more >>
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 | Alarm bells in the unsecured lending sector rang out once again on Wednesday (12 February)‚ this time triggered by a 10% drop in furniture retailer JD Group's share price‚ which slumped to a low last seen in October 2008. Read more >>
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 | Ntsakisi Maswanganyi Unemployment fell to 24.1% in the fourth quarter of last year from 24.5% in the third quarter‚ with statistician-general Pali Lehohla calling for "policy intervention" so that education and training can be improved‚ particularly among the youth. Read more >>
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 | Phakamisa Ndzamela Nedbank's private-equity arm has bought 30% of carbonated soft drinks producer Little Green Beverages for an undisclosed amount and is looking to invest up to R300m in various companies this year. Read more >>
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 | Colleen Goko The weaker rand poses a looming threat to the drive to encourage South Africans to buy locally produced products‚ say economists. Read more >>
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 | Logistics group Super Group has reported diluted headline earnings per share of 117.1c for the six months to December, up from 92.2c a year ago. Read more >>
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 | Nce Mkhize Congestion at the country's ports often results in the loss of millions of rand to South African importers and exporters. Read more >>
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 | Proudly South African, which encourages the consumption of locally produced products, was in talks with retailers and banks to launch a loyalty programme that would provide rebates to buyers of local products, the organisation's chief executive Leslie Sedibe said on Tuesday, 11 February. Read more >>
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 | NEW YORK, USA: General Motors said it was recalling nearly 780,000 sedans sold in North America for an ignition switch problem that could shut off a moving car's electrical devices, including airbags. Read more >>
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