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Indique embarks on SA extension
Ebony Ivory Hair has signed a distribution agreement with Indique Hair International to become the first South African business to supply the Pure Collection, some of the finest quality Indian Remy hair extensions, to SA salons and consumers. 12 May 2008 10:33

Supply chain player announces significant international acquisitions
Barloworld Logistics, supply chain management subsidiary of industrial multinational Barloworld, has announced a major growth initiative by acquiring Dubai-based Swift Group and its affiliates in the Far East, India, UAE, Africa and Germany. 14 Mar 2008 08:51

Winery benefits from BEE distribution model
While Perdeberg Winery has been going about producing an excellent range of wines since 1941, a new BEE initiative has injected some fire into the business and given it broad, off-trade distribution throughout South Africa. 6 Feb 2008 06:17

Namibia Breweries in negotiations on brandhouse
Namibia Breweries Ltd, Diageo Plc and Heineken International BV are engaged in negotiations relating to a restructuring of their existing joint venture in South Africa. 1 Feb 2008 07:57

Mars looks to Africa for growth openings
[Nicola Mawson, Consumer Industries Correspondent] Mars Africa, the fast-moving consumer goods company, intends expanding its presence on the continent. 7 Dec 2007 07:33

Checking out the The Next 48hOURS
After four years of guiding Capetonians and visitors to what's on in the Mother City, The Next 48hOURS, has now become even more accessible. Cape Town Checkers and Checkers Hyper shoppers throughout the Cape Town Metropole and surrounding areas will now have all the latest leisure and entertainment information at their finger tips. 6 Dec 2007 07:03

Asmal cracks whip on wine industry for 'unfair trade'
[Chris van Gass, Cape Correspondent] The Wine Council of SA is is taking aim at commercial 'tie-ups' between large wine producers and retail outlets and restaurants. 28 Nov 2007 13:57

Zimbabwe can't calculate inflation
Zimbabwe is so short on consumer goods, the government can't even calculate inflation, the chief statistician said on Tuesday. 28 Nov 2007 09:47

Two Mango tickets with those pears, please
Air travel has just become even easier to buy, says Mango CEO Nico Bezuidenhout, as bookings on Mango became available from all Money Market counters in Checkers and Shoprite stores across the country as of 26 November. The airline, mandated to make domestic aviation more affordable and accessible, has this year implemented several innovative payment methods and distribution channels to deliver against this proposition. 26 Nov 2007 17:08

Future European food trends - from farm to fork
Future trends in food consumption in Europe, China and the Indian sub-continent could impact on food producing nations such as South Africa. 21 Nov 2007 10:55

Cash, not politics, is what draws Chinese firms to Africa
China's government may have high-profile political and strategic reasons for seeking closer ties with Africa, but its companies are here mostly for the money, analysts say. 30 Oct 2007 08:08

Dell digs deeper into retail turf with Staples deal
[Keith Regan] USA - Staples will begin selling Dell desktop and notebook PCs, next month, along with other accessories in 1,400 stores and online. 23 Oct 2007 09:12

Zimbabwe inflation closes in on 8000%
Zimbabwe's Central Statistical Office (CSO) has announced that the inflation rate rose to a new record of 7 982.1% year-on-year in September, from 6 592.8% in August. The office ascribes the rise to being driven by non-food items. 19 Oct 2007 06:26