NEWSWATCH: The number of companies being investigated in the bread price-fixing scandal has been increased to 14, according to Business Report, with Foodcorp joining Pioneer, Premier Foods and Tiger Brands as one of the major companies involved in the fraudulent behaviour. 29 Nov 2007
A new report* by independent market analyst Datamonitor states that the value of cash payments in Europe** was Euro1,787bn in 2006, accounting for 33.9% of total household expenditure, down from 37.6% in 2002. The share of cash payments as a proportion of total consumer expenditure has declined over time and, as a result, is losing its status as a preferred method of payment. 29 Nov 2007
USA - The significantly higher price of gold and increased compensation for minimum wage workers will make Christmas more expensive this year, according to the PNC Christmas Price Index. The tongue-in-cheek economic analysis by PNC Wealth Management is based on the cost of gifts in the holiday classic, 'The 12 Days of Christmas.' 28 Nov 2007
Dr Johan van Zyl, President and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota South Africa has been re-elected President of The national Association of Automobile manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA). 28 Nov 2007
Zimbabwe is so short on consumer goods, the government can't even calculate inflation, the chief statistician said on Tuesday. 28 Nov 2007
The scale of migration to Britain by Zimbabweans escaping their country's economic and political woes has reached the point where, with typically wry humour, London is referred to as "Harare North". 28 Nov 2007
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
