Brand Activity

Mauser’s Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) are available for the first time in South Africa from Nampak Megapak. read more

Not many corporate social investment programmes address the needs of the country at grassroots level quite like the Clover Mama Afrika initiative. This month saw 27 of the Clover’s Mamas travel from far and wide to Oubaai ,close to George in the Western Cape for Smarties Week. read more

Fleur du Cap wines clinched no less than six 90+ ratings from accomplished wine commentator and British Master of Wine, Tim Atkin, in his report on South African wines released at Wine Fair (22 May 2013).  read more

Plaisir de Merle Sauvignon Blanc 2012 was awarded a gold medal at the internationally respected 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), while its debut Grand Brut 2010 MCC took a silver. read more

Head to Durbanville Hills Wines, a mere 20 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre, and treat your dad to hearty lunch at The Eatery Restaurant on 16 June.  read more

It’s a fact that in times of recession, luxury items are the first to get the chop from the shopping list. But if recent consumer research is anything to go by, South Africans are investing more in their health and wellbeing, despite the increased price tag and supressed economic climate. read more

Connectivity is changing the face of Nigerian business. To get this message across to its client base, Vodacom Business had an innovative invitation produced by PocketMedia® Solutions, called the Changer, which served as an invitation to the launch of its new Machine-to-Machine Solutions. read more

KWV reigns supreme in global wine stakes once again, thanks to its eight illustrious medals awarded at this year’s Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles International Wine Championship.  read more

Fleur du Cap’s star- studded Noble Late Harvest 2011 has been crowned best South African sweet wine under £15 (R210), clinching the Regional Trophy at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards in London. read more

Cape Legends, the specialty fine wine sales and marketing division of Distell, saw its wines widely acknowledged at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards in London.  read more

Cape wine tourism can help boost the overall economic growth generated by tourism, a sector that has been flagged by national government as a priority contributor to GDP.  read more

Nederburg's 2009 Eminence, one of the flagship sweet wines in the winery's portfolio that is reserved for the Nederburg Auction, has been judged South Africa's best sweet wine retailing for over £15 to win the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards category trophy and a gold medal. read more

KWV is back in the international limelight having delivered another glittering performance – its all-time best at the auspicious Decanter World Wine Awards in London this week.  read more

Ishida Europe is a world leader in the packaging industry with a wide product portfolio including latest technology multi-head weighing systems and multi-platform software integration.  read more

Kenyan-based Safaricom, one of the leading integrated communications companies in Africa with over 17 million subscribers, has selected a Z-CARD® in which to educate its consumers about its revolutionary banking offering, M-Shwari.  read more

Two industry leaders, Accsys and Integr8, are working together to enhance cloud service delivery across Africa. read more

Powertech selected PocketMedia® Solutions’ Pop Up marketing application to utilise as an attention-grabbing invitation to the birth of Powertech System Integrators, a solutions business with its core competence in system technology integration to improve its customers’ operating efficiencies. read more

We had a great time at this year’s Cheese Festival 2013, where thousands of food lovers enjoyed some of the tasty treats the Cape has to offer. read more

Clover’s new Individually Wrapped Cheese Slices recently awarded a Qualite award in recognition of outstanding quality.  read more

Finland has an estimated population of around just 5,3 million people, yet remarkably, it has become one of the leading markets for Two Oceans wines, says global marketing manager Jackie Olivier.  read more

New offering from Do-It allows brand owners to simplify bulk purchasing read more

Wide 100% Fruit Juice has announced the sponsorship of this year’s Netball Legue 2013, where twelve schools from around the Western Cape will be battling it out on the court for top honors. read more

PriceCheck has been awarded International App of the Year at BlackBerry Live, the annual international partner conference, in Orlando. read more

Do it for dad this Father’s Day at The Red Table restaurant at Nederburg in Paarl on Sunday, June 16, (also Youth Day).  read more

Anthony Montjane, a strapping metro cop from Johannesburg, came out tops in the KWV 3 “Finish Great” contest. This unusual challenge saw contestants first put through a series of character tests online, before the final contestants were selected for the real deal.  read more

South Africa’s recent trade talks with Nigeria has placed the continent’s most populous nation in the spotlight; this time for the right reasons.  read more

Stimorol loves going big and now the gum with the fun has a new outlook on life, “See What Unfolds”. Stimorol is on a mission to liberate fun. No more boring Mondays. No more mundane queues. read more

Since as far back as 1863, Royal Baking Powder has been tried, tested, and passed down from generation to generation, allowing it to reach its 150th year.  read more

Nederburg's 2011 Ingenuity White, an eight-way blend led by Sauvignon blanc, has been identified as one of South Africa's top white blends by Decanter, scoring 93 points, while Tim Atkin MW has given the same wine 94, in his newly released SA Report.  read more

New amendments to the food labelling laws, such as the FoodStuffs Act R146, means that manufacturers are subject to far more stringent regulations – specifically pertaining to the ‘Date of Durability on Food Stuffs’.  read more

The Foschini Group (TFG), one of South Africa’s largest retail groups, is expanding its consumer offering with the launch of a stand-alone accessory brand, Mat & May, as well as an updated gift card range across its 18 retail brands.  read more

The Red Table restaurant, run from Nederburg’s historic Cape Dutch manor house, is now open on Friday nights from 18:00 till late from now until the end of September.  read more

Wilde 100% Fruit Juice is proud to sponsor the young gentlemen of Hugenote High School's (HHS) 1st Rugby. The team from Wellington, Western Cape played an interesting game against Durbanville High School (DHS) over the weekend. read more

Imperial Holdings Limited has acquired 49% of MDS, a leading logistics provider in Nigeria, for a cash consideration of US$26 million. All conditions precedent have been fulfilled and the transaction is therefore unconditional. read more

PocketMedia® Solutions will be exhibiting at SatCom Africa 2013 (stand A17), Africa’s leading satellite, broadcast and telecommunications show, on 28 and 29 May at the Sandton Convention Centre. read more

Key role-players within the South African payroll industry are scheduled to meet at an Interactive Forum at the Woodmead Country Club on 12 June 2013 to discuss pertinent topics affecting payroll within commerce. read more

Cape Town, TFG (The Foschini Group), the largest retail group in South Africa, have announced the launch of their new range of designer Gift Cards available in stores nationwide from April 2013. read more

Africa’s relative insulation from the chronic recession gripping the rest of the world has helped it avoid the worst of the economic fallout, and probably also accelerated the growth of the continent’s rapidly rising middle class.  read more

A new accessory brand – Mat & May – has opened in South Africa. The brand is fun, fresh and playful catering to women and men with a youthful mindset who want a fashion look that is on-trend yet also humorous and rule-breaking. read more

Africa’s rapidly expanding middle class is grabbing the attention of manufacturers and retailers around the world, all eager to do business in ‘The New Frontier’.  read more

The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) is a Section 21 company representing over 11,000 member companies in the retail, wholesale and manufacturing of consumer goods. The CGCSA recently announced the launch of the Office of the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO).  read more

Travel Insurance Consultants (TIC), the provider of a range of quality travel insurance products that are trusted by holiday and business travellers alike, has had a 24-hour emergency and information Z-CARD® produced by PocketMedia® Solutions for its sales consultants to distribute to agents who sell travel insurance. read more

Durex had a ‘Kampus Sutra, what’s your position’ credit card-sized Z-CARD® produced to promote safe sex among university students.  read more

Theuniskraal, South Africa’s very first white-wine estate, situated 7 km from Tulbagh, will again be participating in the valley’s annual Christmas in Winter festival which takes place on Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30. Get into the festive spirit and join the fun! read more

KWV has returned to the spotlight, this time in the US – one of the world’s biggest and most competitive wine markets – where the company collected some of the highest awards at the annual Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Convention in Orlando, Florida. read more

Factory gate pricing (FGP) represents a new way to cut costs in the retail supply chain. An examination of the drive behind this often controversial concept - and its potential for African retailers - forms part IMPERIAL Logistics’ significant contribution to this year’s SAPICS Conference. read more

Over 5000 households took part in the largest survey of consumer innovation in Africa. This week we release the full list of winners as chosen by consumers. read more

Kromel is a leading dairy equipment manufacturer with a product portfolio that includes equipment such as milk collection tanks, transport and measuring systems and cooling tanks. Kromel operates internationally, including Germany and the Netherlands. read more

Propak, the largest packaging, food processing and labelling exhibition in Africa, was recently held at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Gauteng from the 12-15 March 2013.  read more

With no visible signs that the economy is set to improve any time soon, business investors need to be increasingly vigilant as they go about their investigations into new investment opportunities.  read more

With a line-up of celebrity chefs and the finest local and international products, the exclusive trade day offers you the ideal opportunity to experience the very best of what the culinary world has to offer. read more

Earlier this week Imperial proudly launched its first brand campaign and new brand positioning statement - Leaders in Mobility.  read more

Professional shoppers will be seen more frequently in the aisles of large and boutique retailers. read more

Data analytics is having a profound impact on business development within the current market. Specialists in HR and other business management disciplines believe the ability to extract and utilise information will be a significant contributor to business success going forward. read more

Wines in Nederburg's popular Winemaster's Reserve range have earned scores ranging from 93 to 85, plus three gold medals and six best buy titles at the 2013 World Wine Championships, it was announced in Chicago, US today (May 7).  read more

Stellenbosch born-and-bred Two Oceans winemaker Natasha Williams was taught a love of flavour by her mother, Mary. She's planning to return the favour this Mother's Day by making her a delicious seafood paella.  read more

Since as far back as 1863, Royal Baking Powder has been tried, tested, and passed down from generation to generation, allowing it to reach its 150th year.  read more

Who says that wine and beauty can’t pair beautifully? Two Oceans Quay 5 will show you how with fun-filled stylish sophistication at the 3rd TOPS Gugulethu Wine Festival, happening on May 24 & 25 on the rooftop of the Gugulethu Square Mall.  read more

Multiple Sama award nominee Toya Delazy will provide the post-race entertainment during the 20th anniversary celebration of the SPAR Women’s Challenge at Pollok Beach in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. read more

It's not only the gift itself that's important, but the way you give it. Do it the African Original way by giving your mum a bottle of Amarula, one of the world's best-loved unique tastes and then offer to spoil her even more by pouring her a glass over ice to savour on her special me-day. read more

Zetes, the EMEA leader in collaborative supply chain solutions, launches ZetesAthena, its in-store management solution for the retail industry. Zetes Athena not only helps retailers to manage typical in-store operations efficiently, but enables them to do so centrally thanks to its cloud-based approach. read more

The South African payroll administration industry has matured. With the offer of more technology, access to skills sets and improved levels of control, decision makers in business have several options available to them in terms of how they want to manage mission critical business disciplines including payroll. read more

Treat your mom to an unforgettable evening of Pongrácz and dinner theatre with Mom and Me at the Grand Café and Beach in Granger Bay, featuring celebrated singer Judy Page and daughter Kim Kallie, from 10 to 12 May 2013. read more

Ren-Flex, part of the Ren-Form Group and a cutting-edge in-mould label production company, recently selected a PocketMedia® Solutions’ N-Format Z-CARD® in which to promote its in-mould labels (IML) and hand out to Blow Moulders and IML potential customers at the ProPak Expo. read more

Bank Windhoek recently contracted Z-CARD® Africa, Middle East, India and Turkey (ZAMI) for the second time, to reproduce three different Z-CARD®s which engage the youth and educate them about the bank’s different debit accounts and cards. read more

With R50 000 in shopping vouchers and other lucky draw prizes up for grabs in the SPAR Women’s Challenge, those participants who are not among the frontrunners in Saturday’s road race will not walk away empty-handed. read more

Spoil mom this Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12) by treating her to a fine day out at Nederburg in Paarl. With its sprawling gardens, as well as stunning views of the surrounding Drakenstein Mountains and autumn vines, the venue will appeal to the whole family.  read more

Learn the essence of creating a masterpiece along with Durbanville Hills’ red winemaker Wilhelm Coetzee as he shares the technique of blending red wines at the cellar on Thursday, 30 May.  read more

Competitor research is vital to any successful product range. In fact it would be almost impossible for any brand to establish an effective unique selling proposition (USP) without first analysing the strengths and weaknesses of its competitors. A brand’s competitor analysis should form part of its category positioning strategy.  read more

Westfalia once again took part in the annual SA Cheese Festival at Sandringham, Stellenbosch from Friday the 26th until Sunday the 28th of April 2013, where the brand promoted its range of avocado oils and guacamole products. read more

South Africans have many happy memories of good times shared with a packet of Simba chips. Simba, South Africa’s leading snack company drew inspiration from this fact, digging deep into the brand’s rich legacy as a social and family sharing brand.  read more

Private Labels will continue to grow and not just in-the-background, budget-friendly brands aimed at cash-strapped consumers but rather, as significant players in the retail space. read more

Wilde 100% Fruit Juice is proud to sponsor the young gentlemen of Hugenote High School's (HHS) 1st Rugby Team who recently played an outstanding game against Oudtshoorn High School (OHS).  read more

Sentinel Guard Monitoring recently contracted PocketMedia® Solutions to produce a custom-made Z-CARD®, die cut into the shape of one of its security batons, to generate awareness around the company’s products and services at the International Fire and Security Exhibition at Gallagher Estate. It will also be inserted into the next issue of Security Focus Magazine. read more

She's a mean pool player, she loves shopping for bags and shoes but if truth be told, she's really happiest in the country, says Stellenbosch born-and-bred Natasha Williams (29), the new Two Oceans winemaker. "Give me the smell of the soil and I'm at peace." read more

Nederburg has a firmly focused line-up of top-level wines featured on the 2013 Nederburg Auction, and has welcomed the organisers' revised and tauter selection approach this year.  read more

The tax season for March 2012/ Feb 2013 finalises in November. Non-provisional Tax payers have to adhere to the September submission deadline for manual returns and November for SARS eFiling. read more

The National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders (NICRO) has joined forces with South African Breweries (SAB) in a national alcohol and road offences campaign to tackle the challenges of drunk driving and keep people safe on the roads. read more

Make Mom feel like a queen with a free mini-makeover, delicious lunch, tasting and prizes at The House of J.C. Le Roux in Stellenbosch on Mother’s Day weekend. read more

FreshStop at Caltex is going even greener with the opening of the Cotswold Energy Centre, its 129th store, at 105 Inanda Road in Waterfall, KwaZulu-Natal. read more

It’s safe to assume that if you enjoy drinking private label branded tea from South Africa’s major supermarkets, then you are most likely drinking tea that has been blended and packed from Durban-based Joekels Tea Packers (Joekels).  read more

Woolworths has been named South Africa’s most reputable retail brand by the 2013 RepTrak Pulse Survey. read more

Baronne, one of South Africa's most successful red blends and a name that for many is synonymous with red wine itself, celebrates its ruby anniversary this year. read more

Woolworths has designed a programme for academic staff at 6 FET colleges in the Western Cape, in collaboration with the Wholesale & Retail SETA, to help their students with a career in retail. read more

From its first vintage 15 years ago, Durbanville Hills Wines, which is located on the Tygerberg Hills and overlooks Table Mountain and Table Bay, has produced some of the best received super premium wines in the country.  read more

Durbanville Hills Wines, situated a mere 20 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre, has transformed its tasting room and dining areas to offer contemporary spaces where one can escape the hustle and bustle of city-life and added a new conference facility for meetings with a difference.  read more

Today’s consumer is exposed to thousands of different products during the course of a single shopping expedition. This makes it difficult for brand managers to attract their attention and instigate sales.  read more

Kick winter to the curb with a glass of OBIKWA Pinotage 2012. This adventurous fruity red is perfect for tossing into your back pack amongst the winter woollies when you take on the great outdoors or just to chase away the chill when you unwind after work.  read more

Ongoing advances in vineyard management together with very favourable climatic conditions in the lead-up to the 2013 harvest had produced an absolutely outstanding vintage for the Cape, according to Callie van Niekerk, who heads Distell's winery operations.  read more

Spec Systems, a label manufacturer and importer of label and pvc card printers has recently taken a bold leap into the world of digital label printing, with the acquisition of the first Xeikon 3030 digital colour label press, and finishing line. Offering customers shorter runs at the highest qualiy. read more

Come and enjoy the best of the Stellenbosch Winelands right on your doorstep when salt aficionado Chef Craig Cormack hosts a unique salt and Fleur du Cap wine pairing dinner in Pretoria on Wednesday, 15 May 2013.  read more

The Gautrain’s new handy pocket guide Z-CARD®, detailing all of its new and old bus routes, is being distributed free to commuters as an add on to its initial train route Z-CARD®. read more

This year’s Little Miss and Mr Winelands talent contest was a stylish and glamorous event, where pirates and princesses alike, strutted their stuff on the catwalk. read more

Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, crowned best South African red Bordeaux Varietal over £10 and Regional Trophy winner at the 2012 Decanter World Wine Awards in London has just been released.  read more

Johnny Bezuidenhout (25) took top honours as the Cosmo Collison’s top bartender 2013. The competition, run by Cosmopolitan in association with Collison’s White Gold Brandy, urged consumers to vote for their top bartenders and cocktails for 2013. read more

Schools, businesses and individuals who inspire friends and colleagues to take part in this year’s SPAR Women’s Challenge will stand to win great prizes in the 20th edition of the race in Port Elizabeth on May 4. read more

After the successful implementation of the PUMA Creative Factory ‘Love Thy Planet’ campaign that was recently rolled out in Johannesburg, PUMA are showcasing this collaboration and the work of their chosen ambassadors in a 7-day exhibition taking place at Coast Studio in Newton, Johannesburg, from this Thursday 18 April to Wednesday 24 April.  read more

On Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 2 June, you can keep the winter chills at bay by joining Durbanville Hills Wines for a weekend of soup, wine and a sunset run in the vineyards.  read more

Expect smaller pockets of excellence this year, says a new-look Nederburg Auction panel of judges following a selection tasting involving a rigorous two days of scoring over 300 wines for the 2013 auction. read more

It can be said that in order to truly be successful in today’s world of business, it is essential to develop a considerable online presence. read more