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
The Reverse Logistics Conference and Expo in Singapore will feature two leading authorities on Supply Chain Solutions and Reverse Logistics. John Mehrmann, author and industry expert, will present "Evolve or Become Extinct, A Reverse Logistics Model to Deliver Expanded Shareholder Value". Ron Kula, Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at DEX, will participate in the panel discussion, "Methods of Outsourcing". 4 Sep 2007
The food maker H. J. Heinz Co., one of Zimbabwe's first major foreign investors, has sold its Zimbabwe interests to Cottco, a government controlled cotton company, it was disclosed on Monday, 3 September. 4 Sep 2007
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has welcomed Air Europa, Copa Airlines and Kenya Airways as the first official SkyTeam Associate Airlines. As of 1 September 2007, passengers traveling with Air Europa, Copa Airlines and Kenya Airways receive the same benefits offered to passengers traveling with the 10 current SkyTeam member airlines, including frequent flyer programs and improved access to airport lounges. 4 Sep 2007
Whether you're a publisher, magazine editor, retailer or someone in the entertainment or hospitality industry, your business is better geared to fly if you're up-to-speed on the latest trends. And when the competition gets tough, it's the well-informed who come out on top. Day two of multi-topic trend conference, the 2007 Flux Trend Review, presents an overview of the “state we're in” across several disciplines. 3 Sep 2007
The previous columns looked at the circumstances and knowledge surrounding climate change, the impacts and aspects of consumer branding. To recap, climate change is having severe impacts on most facets of life, consumers are developing varying degrees of awareness and preference for environmentally sound brands but price premiums and resource scarcity complicate the process. 3 Sep 2007
South Africa, August 2007: Key findings from a global health survey conducted by The Nielsen Company has found that headaches, colds, sleeping problems and back ache are the most common ailments of the world's consumers, and when it comes to treatment, consumers are loyal and habitual purchasers of over-the-counter (OTC) self-medication products. 3 Sep 2007
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