With levels of malnutrition in West Africa slightly lower in 2007 than the previous year, the overall amount of money aid organisations are requesting from donors for the 2008 Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP) for the sub-region is also lower, UN officials say. 20 Dec 2007
More than half of South Africa's healthcare professionals earn less than the market related average. 19 Dec 2007
The World Medical Association has appointed its first advocacy adviser to increase its work with other organisations. 19 Dec 2007
Duncan Savage of Cape Point Vineyards and Dewaldt Heyns of Saronsberg near Tulbagh have joined the crème de la crème of South African winemakers as new members of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild. 19 Dec 2007
The news that 70 percent of women in parts of Niger find it normal that their husbands, fathers and brothers regularly beat, rape and humiliate them came as no surprise to human rights experts in Niger. 18 Dec 2007
A desperately needed hospital in Lebanon's largest and most violent Palestinian refugee camp has been unable to open on time because funds to buy beds and other basic medical equipment have dried up. 18 Dec 2007
Mango was awarded the World Low Cost Airlines' Budgie award for its marketing campaign in 2007. The award, which saw Mango pip global heavyweights the likes of easyJet and Virgin Blue, recognises the airline's multi-faceted approach to marketing and communicating its message across several different target audiences. Mango was the only African airline nominated in any category at the Budgie Awards. 14 Dec 2007
It has been well documented that user-generated reviews (a social media tactic) can and will increase sales. 14 Dec 2007
According to a new TNS Media Intelligence Report, the Radio Advertising Bureau reports that Network Radio ad spending was driven by heavy investment from retail and automotive in the United States. Total retail grew 42% in 3rd quarter and nearly and automotive increased 70% in 3rd Quarter. 14 Dec 2007
Esprit, the international lifestyle brand opened its first South African store at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday, 1 December. Situated amongst a host of international fashion brands on the upper level of the newly expanded Victoria Wharf, the store carries the latest designs, covering both Women's and Men's collections. A second store will open in Canal Walk at the end of December. 14 Dec 2007
Brits who travel overseas for cheap "holiday surgery" are turning to surgeons at home to fix things up when it all goes wrong. 14 Dec 2007
South Africa's second oldest public square, Greenmarket Square in Cape Town, is to receive the largest multi-million Rand facelift in its 300-year existence. 13 Dec 2007
Updating global ad forecasts, ZenithOptimedia provides new projections that lowers US advertising growth from the previous 3.3% in 2007 to a now expected 2.5% primarily due to a credit squeeze and continued slump in housing market. 13 Dec 2007
Civil society groups in the Niger Delta region have warned that the government is destroying communities' health and Nigeria's environment by flouting laws against gas flaring, a technique used in oil production. 13 Dec 2007
Under-funding and lack of political will have left Congo's healthcare system in a “disastrous” state, according to a human rights group, which has called on the government to match its public declarations with action. 13 Dec 2007
Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn, internationally renowned for his work as a scientist, writer and meditation teacher engaged in bringing mindfulness into the mainstream of medicine and society, will tour South Africa for the first time in May 2008. 12 Dec 2007
The new Toyota 14-seater taxi, based on the popular Quantum commuter bus, has arrived on the local market. 11 Dec 2007
Rising interest rates are stifling one of the JSE's hottest sectors — but we will only really see the effects of the retail slowdown after the festive season. 11 Dec 2007
Representatives of government, NGOs, the UN and donors in Liberia are probing the merits and drawbacks of health care fees, as the government weighs whether to maintain free services in public facilities. 11 Dec 2007
Depression is well recognized as a public health problem that can run the risk of becoming chronic, disabling and life threatening if left untreated. 10 Dec 2007
