The retail price of all grades of petrol will go up by three cents a litre on Wednesday this week, the Department of Minerals and Energy said. 6 Nov 2007
Toyota South Africa achieved a new all time sales record for the South African motor industry by selling 14,714 new vehicles last month to beat arch rivals Volkswagen for the first time in nearly a year. 5 Nov 2007
Capetonian readers and advertisers will get it with the recent launch of two new Caxton community magazines in the area. 5 Nov 2007
The country reports from the members of the Pan African Media Research Organisation (PAMRO) shed some light on media in Africa. 5 Nov 2007
Sudan might seem ill-fated and embittered with political conflicts but its economic growth is stable and welcoming investment, said upbeat multi-national delegates at an annual health fair this week. 1 Nov 2007
In order to revolutionise their brand(s), continuously increase awareness and their direct sales, marketers and retailers have to take full advantage of social networks' increasing digital literacy to acquire knowledge and keep in touch, David Ives, Microsoft SA director of development and platform strategy group, told delegates at the ninth annual Consumer Goods Council of SA ECR conference in Sandton yesterday, Wednesday, 31 October 2007. 1 Nov 2007
British Airways on Sunday, October 28, packed in on its London-Harare route, citing viability problems. 31 Oct 2007
Enhusiasts now have the option of a nifty new Sports package when they purchase a new Mercedes-Benz SLK which has become something of an icon in this country since it made its debut here about 11 years ago. 30 Oct 2007
WDCS (the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society) is calling for a total ban on Dolphin Assisted Therapy (DAT), stating that the therapy provided is ineffective and potentially harmful to both people and animals. 30 Oct 2007
Former President of Mozambique, Joaquim Chissano, has been pronounced the winner of the first ever US$5 million prize for leadership on the continent. 29 Oct 2007
After the successful launch of the first PUMA store in South Africa last year, the sports lifestyle brand has launched a second store in Soweto. 29 Oct 2007
Bizcommunity.com has entered into a strategic partnership with ActivRetail, online resource hub to the fast moving grocery industry, to boost the offering of its online FMCG retail news and product information daily news service launched to the industry in Africa in July this year. 29 Oct 2007
The KwaZulu-Natal furniture industry cluster recently hosted five furniture companies at the inaugural Furniture Africa held at Gallagher Estate, Midrand Johannesburg, Gauteng, winning four awards for stand excellence. 29 Oct 2007
The British Medical Association (BMA) says that foreign doctors already working in the UK must not be made scapegoats because of government plans to reduce medical immigration. 29 Oct 2007
Maponya Mall is celebrating its first month in business with vibrant and robust trade. Consumers are already benefiting from convenience and choice; and retailers are seeing excellent results from their decision to take a shop at this mega-mall. 26 Oct 2007
The Production Price Index (PPI) for September has remained unchanged with that of August 2007, coming in lower than expected at a 9.4% rise year on year (y/y). 26 Oct 2007
A South African phenomenon is putting Afro-pop on the global music map, and they're playing at a Woolworths store near you. 26 Oct 2007
The rugby fever in South Africa leading up to the World Cup Final was amazing. Now we need to build on that spirit in our normal business relationships. 26 Oct 2007
The Consumer Price Index (CPIX), excluding mortgage interest rate changes, for September 2007 has come in 0.4 of a percentage point higher at 6.7% year on year (y/y), compared to 6.3% in August. 25 Oct 2007
Zimbabwe's central bank chief pledged Wednesday that empty shop shelves would soon be replenished as he denounced the "anarchy" inspired by the government's order for retailers to slash their prices in half. 25 Oct 2007
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