19 food items you will not pay VAT for
As of April 1, 2018, value added tax (VAT) will increase to 15% which will add growing pressure to household’s. Source: 19 food items you will not pay VAT for
Economic slowdown drives beverage innovation among bottom-end retailers
Like so many other sectors, the South African beverage market has not escaped the effects of the country's economic slowdown. In 2015/16, it experienced just 1.6% volume growth, compared to the 4.1% recorded in the same period the previous year. Source: Economic slowdown drives beverage innovation among bottom-end retailers
The most valuable company in history
Infographic shows the most valuable company in history, by the numbers. Source: The most valuable company in history
Parliament finally passes sugary drinks tax
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed the tax on sugary drinks, which is part of the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Revenue Law Amendment Bill. Source: Parliament finally passes sugary drinks tax
Costcutter becomes first grocer to trial fingerprint payments
Costcutter has become the first supermarket in the world to allow customers to make payments via the touch of a finger. Source: Costcutter becomes first grocer to trial fingerprint payments
Famous Brands takes heat as fast food slows
With poor trading update biting into share price, Famous Brands steps on brakes Source: Famous Brands takes heat as fast food slows
Wiese quashes ‘rumour-mongers’
Steinhoff's statement should assure investors all is fine, says top shareholder Source: Wiese quashes 'rumour-mongers'
Butter price and supply going rancid
A seasonal low, the effects of a protracted drought, those darned Banting enthusiasts and even the Chinese could all be the reason you may struggle to find butter at your local supermarket. And, when you do find it, you can expect to pay 27% more for it than you did last year. Source: Butter price [...]
Real radical economic transformation through Cowsharing? – Cape Business News
Cowsharing claims to be the best Example of Real Radical Economic Transformation. No one above the age of 21 is excluded and everyone who participates benefits equally based on their level of contribution. It is non racial, non political non sexcist and all inclusive. Source: Real radical economic transformation through Cowsharing? - Cape Business News
City is a hub for the food and beverage manufacturing sector – Cape Business News
Cape Town boasts some of the country’s largest food and beverage manufacturing companies, making the city a well-established hub for the sector. Source: City is a hub for the food and beverage manufacturing sector - Cape Business News