The price of petrol is to decrease by 27 cents per litre on Wednesday, the Department of Minerals and Energy said on Friday. 3 Aug 2008
The South African economy is stronger than ever with numerous employment opportunities, says Minister for Trade and Industry Mandisi Mpahlwa. 3 Aug 2008
A record number of white wines and first time entries from new winemakers and cellars have made the cut for the prestigious 2008 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction. Now in its 23rd year, the auction will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Saturday, 27 September 2008. 1 Aug 2008
Malawi and Chinese governments signed a health pact in Lilongwe earlier this week, that will see the two countries exchanging medical personnel. 1 Aug 2008
Although retailers are struggling in an economic slowdown, there is strong demand for retail space at Melrose Arch's R2,27bn mixed-use node, The Piazza. 31 Jul 2008
Winemakers and aficionados from all over the Cape gathered at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West to attend the 2008 Landbouweekblad Woman Winemaker of the Year Award ceremony on Thursday, 24 July 2008. The competition, now in its 5th year, has grown from strength to strength and received over 60 wine entries this year. 31 Jul 2008
House of Monatic (HoM), the clothing design, sourcing, marketing, manufacturing and distribution, subsidiary of JSE-listed Brimstone Investment Corporation (Brimstone), has announced a R3-million upgrade of its shirt factory in Salt River, Cape Town. This follows the multi-million upgrades of the group jacket, trouser line and cutting room facilities over the last few years. 30 Jul 2008
Expert believes this year's trend is similar to the last two drop-offs - in the early 1990s and earlier part of this decade - when PIB revenue and pages declined, but later recovered as the ad market picked up. 30 Jul 2008
The 2008 Western Cape Special Star Awards gala event took place last week at the Grand West Casino in Cape Town, showing off the best that shopping centres in the Cape have to offer. Introduced by the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) in 2006, the awards honour those retailers and service providers in each region which deliver an exceptional level of customer service and contribute to the South African shopping centre industry. 29 Jul 2008
Johannesburg Executive Mayor Amos Masondo has announced that the increase of 20.6% in electricity tariffs will be effective from 1 August 2008. 28 Jul 2008
A national Food Control Agency is to be established in the wake of concerns over the consistent increases in food prices, President Thabo Mbeki has announced. 28 Jul 2008
The long held perception that boys are better at maths than girls is wrong, according to a recent survey. 27 Jul 2008
The United States ranked last across a range of measures of health care in a comparison of 19 industrialised countries, despite spending more than twice as much per person on health as any other of the countries, says a report published last week. 27 Jul 2008
Logistics company, DHL Express Kenya, has launched a heavy weight promotion giving customers a discounted price for exporting or importing heavy weight shipments to and from selected countries. The new tariff provides a 35-45% reduction on the old tariff for shipments above 51kg to selected destinations. 25 Jul 2008
Lipsy, a young British fashion brand founded in the heart of London, recently hit South African shores with its official unveiling at Cape Town's celebrity haunt, The Mount Nelson Hotel, and the Crab Tree and Evelyn Tea Room at the Design Quarter in Fourways, Johannesburg. 25 Jul 2008
With the new car market under enormous pressure, motor dealers and manufacturers are working with financial institutions to help make the purchase of new vehicles more affordable for cash-strapped consumers. 24 Jul 2008
South African motorists might be able to breathe a little easier from next month as the price of petrol and diesel is set to decline by about 25 cents and 15 cents respectively. 24 Jul 2008
Putting the spotlight on domestic logistics and transportation in relation to international trade, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Imperial Logistics released the fourth State of Logistics Survey yesterday, Wednesday 23 July 2008. The CSIR reports positive logistics growth for the Southern African region and highlights the challenges faced in order to increase global competitiveness. 24 Jul 2008
Winners of the SA Terroir Wine Awards were announced at the Meerendal Wine Estate near Cape Town recently, and female winemakers distinguished themselves by winning the categories for the top shiraz, pinotage and viognier. 23 Jul 2008
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange, in partnership with the FTSE Group, has launched the FTSE/JSE Shariah Top 40 Index, which will open up many opportunities for those interested in Shariah compliant investment. 22 Jul 2008
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