Classic clashes - washing powder wars

[Michael Wood] Think of those classic sporting clashes between old rivals Springboks and All Blacks, Chiefs vs Pirates, or Nadal vs Djokovic. A battle between two old rivals almost as equal as each other, bitterly fought, won with sweat, blood and tears. 22 May 2013 06:33

Grohe SA architects visit parent company in Germany

Grohe South Africa recently sent a group of architects and designers to Germany to visit the Grohe factory in Hemer, the Red Dot Design Museum, as well as listen to a presentation given by the senior vice-president of design of Grohe, Paul Flowers. 22 May 2013 06:26

Supply Chain Management award winners announced

"Supply Chain Management training continues to play a critical role in building capacity and ensuring the sustainability of the competiveness of South African logistics and supply chain management in the global context," said Cobus Rossouw, president of SAPICS, at the Supply Chain Management Education Excellence Awards evening recently held at The Venue in Rosebank. 22 May 2013 06:24

Inaugural gated estate sector conference to be held in Joburg

The best practice management of South Africa's R800-billion secure gated residential sector will be the focus of estate managers from all over the country when they converge on Joburg for the first national management conference, from 29 to 31 May 2013, at the Eagle Canyon Golf Estate in the north-west of the greater Johannesburg area. 22 May 2013 06:21

Become a leader

[Candace McDonald] According to John Quincy Adams "if your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader". And let's face it, good leadership is crucial to the success of any business... ad agency, marketing agency, retailer, media group... 22 May 2013 06:15

Hotel donates rooms for I Am Somebody!

In its ongoing effort to promote social development within the community, the Three Cities Peninsula All Suite Hotel has donated rooms at the hotel for the Young Adult Rites of Passage Programme, I Am Somebody!, for a night's stay before they embark on their third camp. 22 May 2013 06:08

Choosing your retirement income

[Nico Coetzee] When deciding how to invest accumulated retirement savings, many investors have to choose between a guaranteed annuity (which provides a guaranteed, predetermined income for the rest of your life) and a living annuity (through which you invest in unit trusts to generate further returns, and draw the income you require out of your investment portfolio). 22 May 2013 06:02

EkoStyl on KykNet provides tips to a greener lifestyle

Are consumers going back to grass-roots level and implementing changes to make their homes eco-friendly through inspirational renovation using age-old "green" ideas combined with modern technology? 22 May 2013 05:55

KZN legislature rejects reports on revamp of office

[Bhekisisa Mncube] The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature has rejected as "false" media reports that the Legislature intends to spend a whopping R9m on revamping the office of the Speaker. 22 May 2013 05:47

ACSA appoints new directors

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) on Monday confirmed the appointment of Bongani Maseko and Maureen Manyama-Matome as Managing Director and Financial Director respectively. 22 May 2013 05:37

Italian named World's Most Imaginative Bartender

Matteo Vanzi of Italy is crowned the Bombay Sapphire World's Most Imaginative Bartender with new cocktail named The Pastorini (Perfect Lady). He was chosen from 11 finalists from Europe, North America, South Africa and Asia. 21 May 2013 15:27

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show public tastings

Wine lovers should get their glasses out, as the annual Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show gets ready to showcase more than 100 wines achieving Trophy, Gold and Silver medals at this year's judging, held in May at the single night tastings. 21 May 2013 15:22

SA's Decanter World Wine Award wins

The results of the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), considered the biggest global wine competition, were announced at the London Trade Fair on 20 May 2013. South Africa has again performed well, bringing home golds and silver in the regional trophies. 21 May 2013 15:18

Skydirect

XON's new ESL product solves retailers' promotional problems

[Issued by Skydirect] XON, through subsidiary Skydirect, has developed and brought to market Promo Clips, Out-of-stock Clips and Rail Inserts to complement the Pricer electronic shelf labels (ESLs) it supplies, implements and maintains. 21 May 2013 13:46