Maxygen, Inc. has announced that Roche and Maxygen have agreed to terminate development of MAXY-alpha, also known as R7025, and to end the agreement under which Maxygen licensed MAXY-alpha to Roche. The news follows Maxygen's announcement of September 21, 2007, that Roche had voluntarily placed a hold on the program. 28 Nov 2007
Government and the Local Organising Committee have contracted at least 28,000 rooms so far, to accommodate football fans expected to flock to South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 27 Nov 2007
Women are the key to African economic development and are increasingly driving the global economy. 27 Nov 2007
After undergoing a number of structural reforms following the implementation of its turnaround strategy, Transnet has announced that its revenue is up 10% by R15.7 billion. 27 Nov 2007
Many employers face the task of testing employees for drug abuse in the workplace. Often, drug testing is invasive and must be handled very carefully. 27 Nov 2007
Today's consumers are increasingly linking retailers and the brands they sell with social, environmental and economic responsibility. Retailers must therefore prepare to work collaboratively within their supplier ecosystem to retain consumers' loyalty and trust while addressing these concerns, argues Mark McDonnell. 27 Nov 2007
HPCSA recognises the outstanding achievements of four healthcare professionals. 27 Nov 2007
HansaWorld has won the Accountancy Age Award for Mid-range Software Package of the Year for the second year in a row, with the judges hailing the product as "innovative and incredibly wide-ranging," adding that "HansaWorld shows excellent overall functionality with very positive customer feedback." The judges also particularly praised HansaWorld's ease of use. 26 Nov 2007
Soccer supporters can already begin buying their FIFA branded T-shirts, scarves, badges, pens, cups, caps and replicas of the official mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 26 Nov 2007
Nine cars have been selected as the finalists of the WesBank sponsored Car of the Year competition for 2008 with two Mazda models in the running for the top honours in this premier motoring event. 26 Nov 2007
Stores packed with frazzled shoppers, inexperienced seasonal workers, long checkout lines. Are the holidays a time for consumers to resign themselves to poor customer service? 26 Nov 2007
For Cape-based shoppers facing the daunting task of where to go or what to buy this festive season, a new companion has been launched especially for you. 23 Nov 2007
AccessKenya Group has attained certification for the Cisco Channel Partner Program and is now one of only eight Cisco Premier Partners in Kenya. 23 Nov 2007
Several of the world's most eminent health scientists and organizations have published a landmark global consensus on the 20 foremost measures needed to curb humanity's most fatal diseases, their study featured in Nature magazine. 23 Nov 2007
Most people spend most of their day sitting with relatively idle muscles. Health professionals advise that at least 30 minutes of activity at least five days a week will counteract health concerns, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity that may result from inactivity. 23 Nov 2007
Research conducted by one of the fastest growing South African online market places for the buying and selling of privately owned used cars shows that the Internet is becoming the preferred tool in sourcing and researching used cars. 22 Nov 2007
NEWSWATCH: FIFA has appointed Edgars Consolidated Stores as the official operator of the 2010 FIFA World Cup stores, reports the SABC. 21 Nov 2007
Two shopping centres managed by Old Mutual Investment Group Property Investments (OMIGPI) have won awards following their expansion and redevelopment. 21 Nov 2007
The need to carry barrow-loads of banknotes, if you want to pay cash, has led to more and more Zimbabweans turning to plastic - and that is bringing it's own problems... 21 Nov 2007
Rising food and energy prices are expected to remain a key source of price pressures worldwide, which is of concern to the monetary authorities in the G20 member countries. 20 Nov 2007
