- Allianz Group has good start into 2018 Allianz Group had a good start into 2018, posting a 6.8 percent rise in net income attributable to shareholders. Internal revenue growth, which adjusts for currency and consolidation effects, was 4.9 percent with positive contributions from all business segments. Total revenues increased 0.7 percent to 36.5 (first quarter of 2017: 36.2) billion euros. Operating profit decreased 6.0...
- BUDGET 2018: VAT increases by one percentage point to 15% The Treasury today proposed in its Budget Review 2018 that VAT increase by one percentage point to 15%.
- President signs National Credit Amendment Bill into law President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the National Credit Amendment Bill into law. The aim of the bill is to provide debt relief for consumers who earn R7,500 p/m or less and have unsecured debt amounting to R50,000 by suspending the debt in part or in full. But, as RMB pointed out in a note today,...
- Bureau Veritas consolidates its technical competence in Africa in new Centre of Excellence Bureau Veritas recently consolidated its intellectual capacity and skills to create a technical centre representing its expertise from Africa. The company is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services, and continues to spark the interest of clients across all industries with engineering expertise drawn from a global group of professional engineers from...
- Tru-Cape strives to be environmentally friendly Although there is a heightened awareness and pressure from consumers and supermarkets, particularly in Europe, at the moment, to limit plastics and other carbon-emission heavy items, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, and many in the South African apple and pear industry, have for some years now been actively working to reduce the environmental cost of fruit production.
- Propak Africa 2019 opens tomorrow at Johannesburg Expo Centre An all-encompassing event and a forum for trading, networking, learning and product sourcing, Propak Africa opens tomorrow with co-located events The GAPP Print Expo, Pro-Plas Expo, FoodPro and Pro-Label Africa. For free entry to the show, visitors can register online at www.propakafrica.co.za Recognised as Africa’s ultimate packaging, food processing, plastics, printing and labelling exhibition, the...
- Growthpoint introduces eco-friendly e-bikes to Sandton Central On 1 June, Growthpoint Properties introduced the first electronic bike hubs to Sandton Central in a pilot project that pioneers a new, convenient and environmentally innovative alternative mode of transport for South Africa’s financial hub.
- New coffee creation especially for milky coffee lovers Nespresso, the leader in portioned coffee, has released its new Barista Creations range – the result of six years of intensive studies. The expertly-crafted blends are set to be a game-changer for the three quarters of coffee drinkers globally who enjoy a white coffee.
- Omnitek U-VIsc kinematic viscometer The OmniTek U-VIsc combines several unique features, making it the instrument of choice in many applications, ranging from QC to R&D to used-oil analysis. While offering full compliance with ASTM D445/446, the specially designed viscometer tubes cover a 100-fold range, e.g. from 1 to 100mm2/s.
- KOHLER ANNOUNCES DREAM IN KOHLER WINNER In March 2018 Kohler launched their design competition Dream in Kohler in South Africa. Members of the design community were challenged to create their dream bathroom that not only represented who they were as designers but also captured the South African design scene right now.

Ethnic Care

02 Aug 2017

Keratin alternative for stronger, healthier hair

These days, having beautiful hair has a multitude of meanings for consumers. While the concept is influenced by factors such…

Keratin alternative for stronger, healthier hair

These days, having beautiful hair has a multitude of meanings for consumers. While the concept is influenced by factors such as ethnicity, regional concerns and trends, gorgeous locks are always synonymous with strong, healthy looking hair.

23 May 2017

The edge of innovation

The biggest challenge in Ethnic beauty care is research and development. Catering to multicultural consumers requires product development for a…

The edge of innovation

The biggest challenge in Ethnic beauty care is research and development. Catering to multicultural consumers requires product development for a much broader range of hair and skin types. Ethnic skin is better adapted to the sun, but when exposed to a cold, dry climate it loses its protective hydrolipidic film…

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