Africa is an entire continent crammed with potential and possibilities. This is the view of the Switch Group – one that it is already acting on, with a new branch office in Kenya and another planned for Nigeria. 20 Nov 2007
All merchants' eyes will be focused on the outcome of this season's promotions. Even though e-commerce has become a common way for shoppers to buy Christmas gifts, they continue to experiment with different free shipping options in search of the model that makes the most sense for their business. Perhaps that formula will be slipped into their stockings this year. 20 Nov 2007
Cross-border shoppers saved figures, says Stats SA. 20 Nov 2007
The international jury presiding over the Car of the Year award, made up of 58 specialist journalists from 22 European countries, has elected the Fiat 500 Car of the Year 2008 with 385 votes, ahead of the Mazda 2 (325 votes) and the Ford Mondeo (202). 19 Nov 2007
Research shows that shoppers have not been getting what they want. 19 Nov 2007
On the other hand, according to Raekha Prasad, writing in the same issue of The Lancet, homeopathy is a national medicine system in India. 19 Nov 2007
Udani Samarasekera, writing in The Lancet, reports that health service funding is being stopped for some homeopathic hospitals in the UK. 19 Nov 2007
One of the top PR/ marketing executives in the local motoring industry, Rudi Venter, has been appointed General Manager Communications and Corporate Affairs of the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa. 16 Nov 2007
In a move that's going to stir the industry, Hyundai South Africa has increased its standard manufacturer's warranty on new vehicles to a staggering five years/150,000km. 16 Nov 2007
As Zimbabwe's economic woes continue to load a mounting burden on an already weakened health delivery system, recent hikes in doctor's fees have now moved even basic medical care beyond the reach of most. 16 Nov 2007
More than 300 transport industry captains attended the 2007 “FOCUS on Excellence” awards banquet that took place recently in Midrand. BP Castrol for the second year in a row, was named the Best Supplier of Fuels and Lubricants. 16 Nov 2007
When you truly increase a consumer's willingness to pay, the revenue possibilities are significant simply because the vast majority of your visitors probably never engage in a transaction on your site. An intelligent and thorough implementation of relevant alternative payment options can slowly but surely chip away at a consumer's reluctance to pay you and make a lasting effect on your business. 16 Nov 2007
The rising levels of obesity in the western world have also led to around a fifth of the population suffering the effects of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – the most common, along with dyspepsia and peptic ulcer disease (PUD), of a group of conditions frequently referred to as upper gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. 16 Nov 2007
Owners of the new MINI Cooper S can now add even more sting to their go-kart like sports hatches with a special John Cooper Works tuning kit which pushes up performance to a snappy 141kW. 15 Nov 2007
UK health professionals worry that a lack of knowledge about different cultures may lead to them being seen as insensitive or inappropriate to patients from different ethnic backgrounds – according to research published today. 15 Nov 2007
Even though higher interest rates (and it appears that the Governor of the Reserve Bank is in favour of another rate hike before Christmas) and the new credit Act will mean lower spending by consumers this festive season, retailers must be prepared to maximise sales. 15 Nov 2007
Vorsprung durch Technik are the three words that encapsulate the Audi philosophy of progress, innovation and forward thinking. In the spirit of “doing things differently” the luxury car manufacturer has launched four new on-line initiatives. 14 Nov 2007
Big-name brand marketers are fed up with traditional media channels and are threatening to shift the lion's share of their budgets online, according to Nick Brien, worldwide CEO of Universal McCann. 14 Nov 2007
Hamilton's Advertising, the agency handling Fruit & Veg City's marketing, has been credited with playing a pivotal role in securing for Food Lover's Market, Willow Bridge, the prestigious Retailer of the Year Award of the Spectrum Awards. 14 Nov 2007
In 2006, it beat 65 companies for the top award and now, in 2007, PEP has beaten 70 companies and has again come top overall in the Ask Afrika Orange Index Survey. 14 Nov 2007
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