"Small to medium business customers tell us they want PCs with bold yet professional designs, uncompromising durability and reliability with the latest technologies that meets their budgets," said Henry Ferreira, Lenovo country general manager. "Our answer is the new ThinkPad Edge family of laptops. They deliver stunning technology and powerful performance at an unprecedented value." 22 Feb 2010
The draft liquor control policy, which recently caused an outcry from liquor sellers, is not intended to stifle business during the Soccer World Cup. 21 Feb 2010
NEW YORK, USA: Emerging from the exclusive Marc Jacobs show in New York, Robert Duffy, CEO of the Marc Jacobs line, proclaims to his Twitter audience: "Marc did look good didn't he? I'll tell him." 19 Feb 2010
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's positive tax relief initiatives for the lower income earners will have some positive spinoffs for the retail sector, in particular food retailers, Shanay Narsi, BoE Private Clients' Retail Sector equity analyst, said on Thursday, 18 February 2010. 19 Feb 2010
HARARE, ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe's annual tobacco selling season began on an upbeat note on Tuesday, 16 February 2010, when a bumper crop went under the hammer, attributed by industry officials to good prices and more farmers. 19 Feb 2010
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA: Ethiopia on Wednesday, 17 February 2010, launched a direct bidding market for international coffee transactions to promote fair trade and boost the income of its impoverished farmers. 19 Feb 2010
In 2010, Absa, Engen and the Woolworths Trust have committed R12m over the next three years to EduPlant, a permaculture food gardening programme coordinated by Food & Trees for Africa that encourages schools to cultivate their own food in an ecologically sustainable manner. The programme has been operating for the past 16 years across South Africa. 19 Feb 2010
Lipogen, a generic cholesterol lowering medication, is reputedly the first product to be launched in South Africa embossed with Braille for easy identification by the blind. For many years, the inability of the blind and partially sighted to read the labels and packaging of their medication has represented a serious health-risk to those individuals. 19 Feb 2010
Collect-a-Can is searching for companies in outlying areas to become agents and assist in its can recycling projects. Scrap metal dealers, multi-recycling companies and/or any other businesses that are willing and have the infrastructure to assist, are encouraged to get involved. The agents would be helping their community while at the same time benefiting from being part of the network. 19 Feb 2010
Baxters, the family-owned, Scots premium-food company, has relaunched its range of canned soups. Packaging across the portfolio has also been refreshed to support the relaunch, with clearer labelling and a more distinctive and premium look. 19 Feb 2010
Drinkers and smokers won't be smoking the peace pipe with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan any time soon after he hit them where it hurts most. 18 Feb 2010
Nelspruit and White River wine lovers will see the launch of the inaugural Mpumalanga Wine Show, to take place at Ingwenyama Conference and Sport Resort from 12 - 14 March 2010. 18 Feb 2010
Smokers and drinkers, you guessed it, your little indulgences just became more expensive again, just like they do every year! 18 Feb 2010
The budget speech, announced yesterday 17 February 2010, laid out a thoughtful approach to the reality we find ourselves in following the global financial crisis of 2008 and the deep recession of 2009 which also left its mark on South Africa. 18 Feb 2010
Retail sales growth improved notably in December 2009, to -3.7% year-on-year (y/y) from -6.6% y/y in November. 18 Feb 2010
The second exhibition collection of the Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI), featuring some of the best of Western Cape craft products, will launch its 2010 show at Design Indaba Expo, 26 - 28 February 2010, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). 18 Feb 2010
Faircape Dairies differentiates its milk products based on the well-being of the animals involved in production, and environmental friendliness of the facilities. It decided that its existing packaging for its fruit and smooth yoghurts did not accurately represent the product, specifically its quality, and appointed strategic design agency Liquidlab to execute a revamp. 18 Feb 2010
With South African consumers under tremendous financial pressure, the pawnbroker business has seen quite a rise in individuals coming to lenders for financial assistance. Peter Setou, senior manager of education and strategy at the National Credit Regulator (NCR) reminds pawnbrokers to assess whether they have now surpassed the 100 agreements/R500 000 loan book threshold, and if so, to register with the NCR. 18 Feb 2010
Allen Brown, performance services consultant at Qualica Technologies, warns that the scramble by ISPs to offer bargain-basement internet access packages is changing the entire internet landscape in South Africa. 18 Feb 2010
The new jersey to be used by Bafana Bafana during the 2010 World Cup will have a star symbol on top of the South African Football Association emblem. 17 Feb 2010
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