Farmers in the Western Cape have been urged by Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana to invest in their workers and treat them with respect. 15 Apr 2008
Retailers respond to Tiger Brands' warning. 15 Apr 2008
The Paraffin Safety Association is urging all household energy consumers to support its consumer rights campaign which calls for government to formulate and implement the Low Income Household Energy Safety Policy. 13 Mar 2008
Nestlé has recalled a batch of Lactogen infant formula over concerns regarding its iron, zinc and copper content. 12 Mar 2008
This was the message from Eskom to township communities, and the power utility put it across to the township residents with Primedia@Home's Community Chat Billboards, in an attempt to reduce the high number of electrocution fatalities. 26 Feb 2008
Local newspaper report leads to staff at butchery - named as one of East London's dirtiest - getting down on their knees. 11 Feb 2008
Icon Media's latest innovation is aptly named Sanitation Stations, open to the public wet-wipe dispensers that are set up in stores in areas in which germs may be likely to spread. 25 Jan 2008
Precious, rare earth and base metals -- such as indium, lithium, bismuth, ruthenium, platinum, nickel and gold -- are essential to producing PCs, and prices for them have been rising dramatically in recent years. 11 Jan 2008
Study shows that SA stores are keen to get in on the act. 10 Jan 2008
"For years, [the e-scrap and e-waste problem] was a dirty little secret, both on the production and disposal side -- it's an energy and materials intensive industry, many of which are extremely toxic," said Robin Schneider, vice chair of the Electronics Take-Back Coalition and executive director of the Texas Campaign for the Environment. 4 Jan 2008
Bindeez have been found to contain ‘ecstasy' and have been recalled; but about 3,000 had already been sold. 30 Nov 2007
Preliminary findings of ongoing inspections have painted a picture of an iron and steel industry fraught with high disregard of labour legislation countrywide. 5 Nov 2007
"I haven't got time for headaches," is the slogan emblazoned on the side of many taxis - causing more than one motorist to raise eyebrows, because that is exactly how many South Africans view taxis - as a headache. 25 Oct 2007
Levi's® Rage for the Revolution, a live music concert that forms part of the Levi's® Red for Life Initiative, the call to action where the public get to hear core HIV messaging from the mouths of their musical heroes, is back. 22 Oct 2007
Representatives of Ogilvy Africa paid a visit to the Central Methodist Church in Johannesburg recently – with a trailer-load of food items and clothing. 19 Oct 2007
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in South Africa and Clicks, recognising the importance of education in the fight against this hugely prevalent disease, has chosen to highlight the benefits of good breast health and create awareness around the importance of early detection. 16 Oct 2007
Sarah McKerron, author of Savvy Kids Food, Savvy Kids Menus and mother of two, has recently launched the Savvy Kids Moms blog. McKerron intends to use the network to share, with other parents, her experiences regarding the health and environmental issues that face today's children. 16 Oct 2007
USA - With an estimated US$142 billion in 2006 sales, the fast food industry continues to fuel the appetites for millions each day. While recent trends suggest a slight decrease in super size offers, the most popular selections remain at record levels fat, calories, and sugar. A new website provides insight on the Glycemic Index and takes a look at the most popular options for 'convenience food'. 12 Oct 2007
United Kingdom - The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has welcomed the decision by price comparison website mySupermarket to use traffic light labelling to enable shoppers to compare the nutritional value of products at four online UK supermarkets. 10 Oct 2007
New deal between DaimlerChrysler South Africa (DCSA) and its catering company promise healthier meals for the car-maker's workforce. 10 Oct 2007
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