Thinking small might help Taiwan's computer industry emerge from the global downturn as an even bigger global player. 24 Feb 2009
The Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market (JFPM) has teamed up with the City of Johannesburg to prepare 9,000 food hampers for poverty-stricken households in all seven city regions. 24 Feb 2009
The trade ministers from South Africa and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing the South African - Saudi Business Council. 24 Feb 2009
With retail bank confidence falling in line with profits, the critical issue is how they manage increasing challenges over the next year, according to Ernst & Young's credit crisis report released on Monday. 23 Feb 2009
Grey products are a serious threat to the sustainability of the stationery, home and office products industry and are often a convenient cover up for resellers dealing in counterfeit and stolen goods. Each year, counterfeiting and grey products cost official distributors and independent resellers millions of Rands in lost revenue, sub-standard returned products and legal proceedings. 23 Feb 2009
Coinciding with the start of summer, Parmalat's fabulite fat-free, sugar-free yoghurt was introduced to the LSM 8-10 female market at one of South Africa's busiest holiday destination malls, Shelley Centre, with the help of Primall Media's mall advertising platforms. 23 Feb 2009
Previously available only for export, and one of the biggest South African wine brands in Canada and Australia, Obikwa wines are now available in South Africa. 23 Feb 2009
The Minister of Finance has proposed increases in two levies used to determine the price of petrol and diesel, as of 1 April 2009. 23 Feb 2009
NEW YORK: Wall Street plunged late last week with the Dow Jones average dropping below 7,500 to a six-year low on financial woes and a grim economic outlook. 23 Feb 2009
Collaboration is recognised as a key component in achieving competitive advantage and profitability; however, the latest Supply Chain Intelligence Report (SCIR) 2009 has revealed that South Africa's most successful companies are not collaborating - that is, with their competitors. 23 Feb 2009
FIFA has reported that a scramble for tickets ensued on its website following the launch of 2010 FIFA World Cup tickets globally on 20 February 2009. 23 Feb 2009
The most successful companies in South Africa are those which have adopted strategies to ensure greater visibility and reactivity in their supply chains than their competitors. In so doing, these companies simultaneously minimise the single greatest challenge facing supply chain management - planning and forecasting, while maximising their competitive advantage. 20 Feb 2009
The masses are chattering away on social networks, and businesses know they need to be part of the conversation. The best approach, however, isn't exactly clear. In many cases, hurdles involving technology, the law and corporate mindsets have yet to be overcome. 20 Feb 2009
The gaming industry was the recipient of news both good and bad this past week. On the up side, the monthly NPD Group sales report for January indicated gaming continues to be relatively recession-resistant. Gamers also have something to cheer now that Nintendo has announced the US release date for its Nintendo DSi handheld gaming machine. 20 Feb 2009
Foreign Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and her Mexican counterpart Patricia Espinosa on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen co-operation between the two countries. 20 Feb 2009
The sprint is on for tickets to Africa's very first FIFA World Cup with ticket application forms available from most FNB branches as well as on the fifa.com website from 1pm local time on Friday. [video] 20 Feb 2009
South African clothing retailer Truworths International's CEO Michael Mark expects tough times ahead, but is confident that the group will achieve real earnings growth for the year to end June 2009. 20 Feb 2009
You wouldn't know the global art market was crashing by the bevy of SA auction sales coming up. After the shortest retirement, art auctioneer Stephan Welz is back in business at Strauss & Co, backed by business leaders and art collectors Wesco chairman Elizabeth Bradley and former Standard Bank chief Conrad Strauss. Strauss & Co launches its first sale of 165 pieces at the Johannesburg Country Club on 19 March. 20 Feb 2009
The construction of a small craft harbour at Durban's Point Waterfront is expected to attract investment capital in excess of R6 billion to the province. 19 Feb 2009
Steenberg Vineyards has released the new vintages of its flagship range of niche cultivars that captures the quality of the distinctive macro-climate of its vineyards. Released in limited quantities and with new packaging, the flagship range comprises of Steenberg Catharina 2006, Steenberg Semillon 2008, and Steenberg Nebbiolo 2007. 19 Feb 2009
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