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   Winds of blame blow through retail chains[Sure Kamhunga and Kgomotso Mathe] Nearly two years after slapping a record fine of R98m on food group Tiger Brands for being part of a price cartel, the Competition Commission has in its sights supermarket chains whose perceived market dominance is being compared to the wind that you can feel but can't see. 2 Jul 2009 11:49 Strict laws to control sale of cellular phones, sim cards[Vivian Warby] Government is to implement strict laws on the sale of cellular phones and sim cards to help curb serious crime in the country. 30 Jun 2009 17:09 New website for Jump.co.za
SA supermarkets to be investigated[Zweli Mokgata] Economists and analysts have welcomed the Competition Commission's decision, announced yesterday, 29 June 2009, to initiate an investigation against SA supermarket chains for possible contraventions of the Competition Act. They say food inflation continues to rise, while interest rates, input costs and commodity prices have dropped. 30 Jun 2009 08:25 Todwil continues acquisition drive with Shout - The Todwil GroupRetail marketing specialist Todwil has formed yet another valuable strategic partnership, this time with electronics company Shout. The Shout outdoor marketing and manufacturing operation has been merged with that of Todwil in Paarl. 23 Jun 2009 11:46 Letter from Japan - psychology of a recession
Clover Mama Afrika suffers a great loss - Clover
FIFA rains on soccer piggy-back riders' paradeSome of those hoping to make a quick buck out of next year's soccer World Cup have fallen foul of FIFA by using its trademarks. 10 Jun 2009 13:35 Name change for ECR Conference
Golden local wins international taste award
kulula supports Zapiro satire
Imperial Car Rental rebrands to EuropcarAfter almost two years of preparation, Imperial Car Rental officially became Europcar - and thus part of one of the world's largest car rental networks - yesterday, Tuesday, 2 June 2009. To mark the final stage of the brand changeover, an aggressive advertising campaign has just been launched across southern Africa, which includes Europcar taking to the skies. 3 Jun 2009 10:19 Latest jobs
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Jump.co.za, the South African online shopping comparative search engine launched its new website, yesterday, Monday 29 June 2009. Improved search speed and new features are among the benefits offered. 
It is a sad time for South Africa and Clover Mama Afrika as we have lost an icon. Mama Linah Maluleke of Soweto passed away after heart complication on June 4. 
The hosts of the ECR (Efficient Consumer Response) Conference have announced a name change for the annual event in order to give a greater indication of the conference content. The event has now been branded the CGCSA Conference. 
Hansa Marzen Gold has recently been awarded the three-star Superior Taste Award at the 2009 International Taste Quality Awards, held by the International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi). Hansa Marzen Gold is the only South African product to have won a Superior Taste Award at this year's iTQi's. 
Kulula.com, “in a show of solidarity with the cause of South African satire”, has given support to Zapiro's satirical puppet show, Z News, in a bid to help get the programme on TV, the lowcost airline said on Friday, 5 June 2009. 
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