[2011 trends] Ever-changing ad industry, constantly developing trends

[Adene van der Walt] So what we can expect to see in 2011? The industry is always changing and new trends are constantly developing and therefore it is crucial to keep the following top of mind. 18 Jan 2011 15:13

[2011 trends] It's a Wild. Wired. Wellthy. World!

[Gisele Wertheim Aymes] The recent global recession has changed our world forever. In a new digital age, characterised by oversupply and too many product types in almost every market, the challenge for companies will be to locate and capture pools of high-profit demand and be able to move with speed and flexibility to take advantage of them. Here are 11 trends for 2011. 18 Jan 2011 14:17

[2011 trends] A year of hard work for brands

[Janice Spark] If 2010 could be summed up as soccer, vuvuzelas and national pride, 2011 will be all about the hard work of restoring the economy to sustainable growth, paying attention to environmental concerns and mastering the technologies that are changing the world. Here are a few trends to watch in 2011. 17 Jan 2011 15:27

Training essential in IT sales environment

[Daniel Silke] I am a good example of a connected, discerning customer who already has done most of his research even before entering a store and I usually shop around looking for the best deals from different vendors. Therefore, I was armed with all the information I needed and I knew the different offerings from the two major outlets selling the new Apple iMac. I was setting the outlets up for a bit of healthy competition by visiting both just before making my decision where to lay down my credit card. 29 Dec 2010 16:25

Developments in world of shopping

[Sasha Planting] Walmart's offer to acquire 51% of Massmart has put SA in the display case for retailers intent on global expansion. 28 Dec 2010 09:15

FIFA fears impact of marketing agent's collapse

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND: World football's governing body FIFA said on Thursday, 23 December 2010, that it feared the financial impact of the collapse of its main product licensing agent, Singapore-based Global Brands Group (GBG). 24 Dec 2010 09:42

Egypt launches oil project to boost nutrition

CAIRO: Egypt has launched a national project to protect its population from vitamin deficiencies, with production beginning this week of vitamin-enriched vegetable oil. The project is in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). 5 Nov 2010 07:51

Hope for full global economic recovery in 2010 diminishes

NEW YORK, US: After an upbeat start to the year with two consecutive quarters of increases in optimism, global consumer confidence fell three points in September to an Index of 90 as consumers' hopes for a full economic recovery this year fades in most parts of the world, according to the latest edition of the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index. 27 Oct 2010 06:22

Food cartels feast on Ramadan profits

[Cam McGrath] CAIRO: Opportunistic food traders have been blamed for soaring food prices across the Middle East that have added a financial burden on families observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. 18 Aug 2010 09:50

UK plan to boost Sudan trade

The United Kingdom's minister for Africa pledged on Monday (26 July 2010) to increase bilateral trade with Sudan during his first official visit to the country. 29 Jul 2010 08:26

Chemical company gets Best Global Business in Africa award

Yara International ASA, one of the world's leading chemical companies that convert energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into essential products for farmers and industrial customers, has won the 'Best Global Business in Africa' award. Other nominees were BMW, Barclays, Anglo American and Diageo. 23 Jun 2010 08:46

USAID launches FARM program in Sudan

KARTHOUM: The US government, acting through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), on Tuesday, 19 May 2010, launched a new agricultural program in partnership with the Sudan government. 18 May 2010 10:35

Delayed by volcano

[Rod Baker] The eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano had a massive impact on many spheres - from the airlines, to events, to travel, to health, import and exports, and more, and its impact is likely to be felt for a long time - and that's even should the eruption cease completely - which it hasn't! 29 Apr 2010 09:00

FIFA World Cup: 2.2m tickets sold, 500 000 still available

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The 2010 FIFA World Cup is slowly but surely edging closer to a full stadium syndrome, with 2.2 million tickets sold so far. The remaining 500 000 tickets will go on sale on 15 April 2010 during the last ticket sale phase, which includes over-the-counter sales at designated FIFA ticketing centres nationwide, the organisers announced today, Friday, 9 April. 9 Apr 2010 13:30