Businessmen and tourists visiting Namibia can now explore that vast country in an all-wheel drive Subaru Forester which is ideally suited to the rugged terrain. 20 Apr 2008
Consumers in SA are facing a triple-whammy of double-digit food inflation, stubbornly high fuel prices and interest rates that have increased by 4,5 percentage points since June 2006. 18 Apr 2008
A Cochrane Systematic Review of medical research found that four out of five patients who are seen in primary care with simple sinusitis improved within two weeks even if they had not been given antibiotics. 18 Apr 2008
Retail sales improved unexpectedly in February, rising at their fastest pace in eight months and suggesting that concern over slower consumer spending may be overdone. 17 Apr 2008
A new study has found that taking vitamin or antioxidant supplements does not prolong life. 17 Apr 2008
Although there has been a marked improvement in the quality of service car owners receive from dealerships, there are growing concerns about how the car industry handles complaints. 16 Apr 2008
Retailers are expected to see an increase in bad debt as rate hikes put pressure on consumers, but analysts say most retailers would have anticipated the impending debt crunch and are ready for it. 16 Apr 2008
The Retail.Bizcommunity New Products Pavilion at the Cape Town Good Food and Wine Show is THE place to launch all your new products. Last year, the show attracted 45 000 visitors. This year 50 000 are expected – and among them could be many thousands of potential customers for your company's products! 16 Apr 2008
South Africa's roads are deteriorating at an alarming rate with potholes, major roadworks and constant road name changes not making it any easier for motorists to plan their trips. 14 Apr 2008
Rising interest rates, soaring inflation and waning growth in disposable income have all conspired to take a mounting toll on household demand. 14 Apr 2008
Listed property companies that have large exposures to retail property are likely to be the biggest victims of load shedding. 11 Apr 2008
With the Olympic Games set to start in a few months, China has a lot to prove about its place in the global economy. After years of doing the manufacturing work for Western interests, China has learned a thing or two and is now striking out on its own. 11 Apr 2008
A new report, Retailing in France 2008, published this week by retail analysts Verdict Research, part of the Datamonitor Group, finds that a growth revolution for French retail could be on the cards. 11 Apr 2008
The Jet Community Awards, southern Africa's popular grassroots community awards programme, is open for entries once again to those extraordinary organisations and individuals who dedicate their time and energy to the upliftment of their local communities. Now in its sixth year, there's R1 million in prize money on offer and entries are being accepted from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. 10 Apr 2008
One in three Swazi women has suffered some form of sexual abuse as a child; one in four experienced physical violence, a new United Nations survey revealed this week. 10 Apr 2008
Following on the announcement during March that it had acquired the Swift Group in Dubai and was in the process of finalising a further acquisition, Barloworld Logistics has announced the acquisition of Hong Kong-based logistics company Flynt International for US$13 million. The purchase price is subject to final adjustment based on profit and other warranties to be achieved. 9 Apr 2008
The European Commission introduced new rules on Monday, 7 April 2008, for mobile communications on aircrafts during flights. The new regulations give the airlines a green light to let their passengers talk on their mobile phones midair - with a few caveats, of course. 8 Apr 2008
New US research suggests that the average household with children with autism not only spends thousands of dollars toward educational, behavioural and health care expenses each year, but also suffers from a lesser-known cost that hits them up front – a sizeable chunk of missed household income, perhaps as much as $6,200 annually. 8 Apr 2008
If I had my way I would get every company in the world to remove the word service from customer service and replace it with care. 8 Apr 2008
Passengers flying from South African airports are now paying less for airport taxes, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) announced last week. 7 Apr 2008
Let's do Biz