More than 300,000 new Mercedes C-Class saloons and estates have been sold since the new range was launched about a year ago, with 24,200 units being manufactured in South Africa for the local market and for export. 19 Jun 2008
Retail sales dipped 0.3% in April compared with the same month last year, after a revised annual fall of 1.5% in March. 19 Jun 2008
Franchise fast-food company King Consolidated and technology company Labat Africa have been threatened with suspension from the JSE if they do not submit their results by the end of the month. 18 Jun 2008
South Africans will be paying on average 27.5% more for their electricity with effect from 1 July. 18 Jun 2008
Top retailers from around the world will meet from today, Wednesday 18 June 2008, at the 52nd World Food Business Summit to discuss rising food prices and food security. 18 Jun 2008
Mazda South Africa is on a roll with new vehicle sales up by nearly 46% while the rest of the market is down by almost 15%. 17 Jun 2008
The findings of a new test for the rapid diagnosis of drug-resistant tuberculosis will be announced at the start of the SA TB Conference in Durban from 1 - 4 July. 17 Jun 2008
After the inaugural Franschhoek Uncorked last year, The Franschhoek Wine Valley is once again, hosting its spring meander over the weekend of 30 and 31 August 2008. 17 Jun 2008
Private hospitals are essential to the sustainability of health care in South Africa, Director-General for Health, Thami Mseleku, assured delegates to the annual Hospital Association of SA (HASA) Conference in Somerset West today (12 June 2008). 16 Jun 2008
Retailers have warned that acceding to suggestions that stores be closed on certain public holidays would hamper sales growth and the economy. 13 Jun 2008
All over the world, with so many different meanings and perceptions of the word "branding", it appears that it has lost its true meaning; the terminology is more like a walk through a museum with a glorious past. 13 Jun 2008
Government would not consider cutting fuel levies but would instead look at other proposals to bring down escalating fuel prices, Government spokesperson, Themba Maseko said on Thursday, 12 June 2008. 12 Jun 2008
A new “value centre” under construction in Beacon Bay has secured big name retailers. 12 Jun 2008
Marketing a consumable product to the mass of consumers out there is challenging. In light of all the competition, keeping your brand top of mind for consumers is of utmost importance - but this is all stuff you know. 12 Jun 2008
The new Jaguar XF, which only launched in South Africa a few months ago, has won a prestigious international award for its interior design. 11 Jun 2008
Today the 11th of June 2008 represents exactly two years to the kickoff of the 2010 FIFA World Cup(tm) and it is appropriate at this stage to reflect on important milestones on the journey to the first African FIFA World Cup. 11 Jun 2008
Virgin Mobile has secured the headline sponsorship of Cape Town Fashion Week, now officially renamed “Virgin Mobile Cape Town Fashion Week”. 11 Jun 2008
It's been proven that it is sound advice to spend more on marketing during a recession. But many marketers will find this advice impractical. For those that don't have extra money available, what tactics can be used to weather the storm of tough economic times 11 Jun 2008
South African Breweries (SAB) Ltd today, Tuesday 10 June 2008, confirmed that South Africa will be the first country outside Europe to bring to market the Dutch beer, Grolsch Premier Lager, following the acquisition of Royal Grolsch by SABMiller some four months ago. 10 Jun 2008
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