Ambient Experience Catheterization (Cath) Lab shows Philips' vision of thinking “beyond the system,” by placing patient comfort and simplified workflow for physicians at the center of treatment. 13 Sep 2007
The opposition-dominated Parliament of Malawi has cut funding to public broadcasters over claims that the government uses them as propaganda tools. The move is likely to mean more competition for private broadcasters for a slice of radio advertising revenues in Malawi. 13 Sep 2007
Subaru Southern Africa (SSA) has formalized its pre-owned vehicle business with the introduction of the Subaru Six Star Pre-Owned programme, launched recently as an expansion of the franchise. 12 Sep 2007
TNT has announced the launch of its new service portfolio to offer customers an extended range of standardised international and domestic services across the globe. Placing a strong emphasis on morning deliveries, TNT has added two new time-guaranteed services - '10:00 Express' and '12:00 Economy Express' - to the existing ‘9:00 Express' and '12:00 Express'. 12 Sep 2007
One look at the public car park packed with top brand vehicles and another look at all the thousands of beautifully dressed young people sipping wine in the main hall and VIP Lounge at the Standard Bank Soweto Wine Festival, told you everything you needed to know about the calibre of consumers attending the Standard Bank Soweto Wine Festival. 12 Sep 2007
HER2-positive breast cancer is one of the most aggressive form of breast cancer affecting nearly one in four women with breast cancer. That said, awareness of HER2-positive breast cancer is alarmingly low amongst South African women. 12 Sep 2007
AstraZeneca has announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of MedImmune –one of the world's premier, vertically integrated biotechnology companies. 12 Sep 2007
VWV, which claims to be the only South African agency able to offer experiential communications solutions, is to make a video on its Cadbury's bite-size campaign. 11 Sep 2007
As hospitals around the world strive to meet 90-minute ‘Door to Balloon' target, Philips places technology at the centre of cardiac care 11 Sep 2007
Do not be reactive in servicing your customers; if you are not ahead of the game, they will go to your competitors. 10 Sep 2007
Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre (EHHC) and GE Healthcare, recently signed the first ‘One GE Healthcare' contract in South Africa. 7 Sep 2007
In the US, Internet ad revenues are set to pass radio's for the first time, according to eMarketer, a firm that tracks and analyzes spending trends across various media.
EMarketer is pegging Internet ad spending at US$21.7 billion, compared to US$20.4 billion for radio. 7 Sep 2007
On 4 September, Mattel, Inc. has announced that, as a result of the company's ongoing investigation of its toys manufactured by vendors in China, the company has voluntarily recalled 11 toys globally, including eight pet and furniture playsets sold under the Barbie® brand and three Fisher-Price® toys, due to impermissible levels of lead. No Barbie dolls are included within the recall. 6 Sep 2007
The effectiveness and reliability of the C-track vehicle tracking and fleet management system had been emphasised with the marked reduction of vehicle abuse and the recovery of 12 stolen vehicles of the eThekwini Municipality recently. 6 Sep 2007
The medal recognizes technological innovation and global health impact of PREVNAR against the leading vaccine-preventable cause of death in children younger than five. 6 Sep 2007
Blocking a naturally occurring inhibitor of bone formation accelerates healing of skull defects in mice, say researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. 6 Sep 2007
Ethiopia has stepped up recruitment and training of primary healthcare providers and is building more health centres in an effort to make such care available for all by 2010, health minister Tewodros Adhanom said. 6 Sep 2007
Consumers have rights and as an employee or customer, it is your responsibility to ensure that these rights are adhered to at all times. But what exactly is Consumer Rights? 5 Sep 2007
Don't end up like a Mattel or Microsoft - doing business with China can cost you if you don't know your facts. There is no question that China has become a force to be reckoned with in global markets. They supply high quality products at outstanding prices - a very seductive offer - but all that glitters is not gold. 4 Sep 2007
The local PC market sees no sign of slowing down, and IDC's latest market share figures for the second quarter of 2007 point to double digit growth in the combined desktop and notebook PC category, with sales of close to half a million units. 4 Sep 2007
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