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Afgri and Senwes retail businesses merger approved by Competition Authorities
 AFGRI and Senwes are pleased to announce that the Competition Tribunal has approved the merger of the two agricultural services companies' agri-retail businesses and Partrite, the AFGRI wholesale subsidiary, subject to certain conditions. These conditions relate to the flow of information and undertakings regarding employment.
The parties will now proceed with the implementation of the transaction and it is foreseen that the transaction will become effective on 1 June 2013. Read the full media release» |
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Zeder to buy stake in Capespan
Source: Fin24.com  Zeder Investments plans to acquire Total Produce's holding in the Capespan Group, South Africa's biggest fruit exporter, the company said on Wednesday. Zeder said the holding, bought through its subsidiary Zeder Financial Services, will pay R258m in cash for the holding.
Following the acquisition, Zeder will hold 226.8 million ordinary shares in Capespan, or approximately 71.1% of the company's total issued share capital net of treasury shares. Capespan is a global fruit procurement company and is South Africa's biggest fruit exporter.
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Graduate unemployment in South Africa: A much exaggerated problem
 The popular view that possession of a university degree no longer guarantees success in the job market is simply not true. Over the past fifteen years, the number of degreed graduates in the labour force has more than doubled even as the graduate unemployment rate has fallen a nd, even after the financial crisis, graduate unemployment remains at around 5 per cent. These are key findings of a new CDE Insight, GRADUATE UNEMPLOYMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA: A much exaggerated problem. To view it on line please click here»
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Business Conference on Investment in Manica, Mozambique
The High Commission of Mozambique in conjunction with South Africa-Mozambique Chamber of Commerce is organizing a business conference focused for Manica Provincce in Mozambique. The conference will be taking place on 26 April 2013 in Sandton, Johannesburg. Manica Province is one of the province with a variety of potential for business and investment in sectors such as agriculture, livestock and dairy products, minerals, tourism, citrus, and many others. Please see the linked leaflet and register now to attend this important conference which will give you important information for your investment deals in the Province. |
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Development Dialogue on Oil Shock
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Agribusiness Confidence - First quarter 2013
 Agribusiness confidence dropped 15% in the first quarter of 2013, when compared to both the preceding quarter and the first quarter of 2012. As more agribusiness leaders are still positive and the moving average has not dropped, the recovery trend, since the all-time low in 2009, is now flattening out. Click here for the results and interpretations.
Members who haven't yet completed and submitted their questionnaires for the 2nd quarter of 2013 are reminded to do so as soon as possible - questionnaire»
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Werksmans Attorneys eBulletin on Intellectual Property
 The release and registration process of approximately 1900 new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) is scheduled to start this year. This will include, among others, .wine, .doctor, .adult, .attorney, .trust, .you, .joburg, .africa, .rent.
Whilst the introduction of new gTLDs will enhance competition, it will also entice cyber squatters. This is a cause for concern as the extent of the potential damage caused by cyber squatters remains unknown.
Trade mark owners are therefore advised to identify trade marks and apply for Trade Mark Clearing House (TMCH) registration with vigilance.
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Report of the Audit-General of SA on a performance audit of the use of consultants at selected national departments
 The Audit-General of SA published the results of a performance audit on the use of consultants, contractors and agencies/outsourced services at selected national departments. The partnership between the private and public sectors has become important in driving South Africa towards its development goals. To optimise the value of this partnership, this report identifies areas that need to be controlled to get the best value for money. Click here to download the report. |
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UNDP Newsletter: African Facility for Inclusive Markets (AFIM) April 2013
UNDP's Africa Regional Private Sector Project Newsletter for April 2013 is available to download by clicking here»
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HubHappenings
Find linked an e-Newsletter from the USAID Southern Africa Trade Hub.
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Food Security Outlook
 Find linked the April 2013 Food Security Outlook Update for the Southern Africa Region.
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Agbiz AgriBEE Implementation Workshop
6 May 2013 | Pretoria
3 June | Cape Town
For more information contact Lindie Stroebel at email: lindie@agbiz.co.za
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DAFF/Agbiz Agricultural Trade Development Mini-Conference
23 May 2013
Contact Jennifer Roets at e-mail: jennifer@agbiz.co.za
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Agribusiness Indaba 2013
23 May 2013 | Sandton Convention Centre | Sandton
For more information e-mail: Mudzithe.Phiri@abn360.com
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 2013 IFAMA World Forum 18-20 June 2013 |Atlanta, Georgia USA Early bird registrations end 1 May 2013
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Infrastructure Africa Conference
16 - 17 July 2013 | Sandton Convention Centre | Sandton
More information
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AgriBizniz Summit
15-16 August 2013 | Nasrec Expo Centre
Contact Sarah Howarth at 011 234 4645
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Potatoes South African Congress
10-12 September 2013
For more information contact Monica van der Merwe at 012 349 1906 or email: monica@potatoes.co.za
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AMT South African Agri Outlook Conference
30 September 2013 | CSIR Conference Center
Enquiries: 012 348 8344 or 27 12 361 2748 or email: minda@amtrends.co.za
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