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Anitha Soni, chairperson of the board of trustees of the International Marketing Council of South Africa, will receive the Brand Leadership Award at the 19th World Brand Congress in Mumbai, India this week. » |
| SA maintains score for doing business
Consistent ratings as an investment market as well as a strong ranking against emerging markets – specifically the BRIC nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China – underpin South Africa's performance in the World Bank's latest Ease of Doing Business Index. »
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South Africans: say no to bribery
The government has called on South Africans to play their part in stamping out public service corruption in the country by refusing to pay bribes and reporting officials who solicit bribes. »
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GMSA 'investing in South Africa's future'
Speaking at the opening of General Motors South Africa's new parts distribution centre at Coega outside Port Elizabeth, Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Elizabeth Thabathe commended GMSA for helping to educate its employees and their communities, and urged other multinationals to follow suit. »
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Absa backs small business growth
Recognising the importance of small businesses for South Africa's economic growth, Banking group Absa has launched a Growth Enterprise Programme offering non-financial services and mentoring to its small business customers. »
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Woolies turns to recycled packaging
Woolworths has become the first major South African retailer to use post-consumer recycled plastics in its food packaging, helping both to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions and to cut its dependence on imported oil stocks needed to make virgin plastic. »
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Free legal advice line for the vulnerable
Legal Aid South Africa has launched the Legal Aid Advice Line – 0860 LEGAL 8 (0860 534 258) – a call centre aimed at giving free legal advice on civil matters to poorer South Africans. »
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Refugees gain access to banking
Refugees and asylum permit holders will now be able apply for bank accounts in South Africa. Until now, financial services regulations had prevented people without green bar-coded IDs and proof of residence from opening bank accounts. »
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More US students studying in SA
The number of Americans studying at South African universities increased by 12.4 percent in the 2009/10 academic year, the United States embassy says, adding that the US hoped to increase student exchanges with South Africa still further. »
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Star-studded field for 100th SA Open
The South African Open Championship will celebrate its 100th playing with a field led by Major winners Retief Goosen and Louis Oosthuizen, as well as PGA Tour star Tim Clark. »
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