The Consumer Price Index, used to measure inflation, dropped to an expected 8% in May, reported Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Wednesday, and economists believe this trend is likely to continue. 25 Jun 2009
More than 100 000 Corsa bakkies have been sold since the new generation Opel Corsa Utility was launched in 2004 making it South Africa's most popular and top selling ¾-ton bakkie. 24 Jun 2009
CTH (The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality) is in the process of being introduced in South Africa, with the aim of enhancing the skills and expertise of new and upcoming students who wish to pursue their careers in the SA Tourism and Hospitality Market. 24 Jun 2009
Hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have cancelled operations and were turning away patients as the doctors' strike entered its third day on Wednesday. 24 Jun 2009
If customers are approached in the right way and at the right time, cross-selling can be a breeze. The trick is to understand the customers' needs and present them with the right solution when they're most likely to be receptive to your suggestion. Cross-selling mistakes, on the other hand, can jeopardise the entire sale. 24 Jun 2009
Minister of Energy Dipuo Peters is opposed to Eskom's application for she calls “a large tariff increase” as it's expected to negatively impact on the poor, especially during the current difficult economic times. 24 Jun 2009
Independent research by leading local financial website, ThinkMoney, has confirmed that Capitec Bank offers South Africa's lowest bank charges. 23 Jun 2009
Retail-focused Hyprop Investments has announced the appointment of Mike Rodel as CEO with effect from August, to oversee the completion of the company's R663m expansion programme launched last year. 23 Jun 2009
The Volkswagen 1.4 litre TSI engine has been named as the overall winner of 2009 International Engine of Year award. 22 Jun 2009
If you're not finding employment by using traditional means, Mark Gray, head of online recruitment marketing and technology company, Graylink, explains how using online platforms correctly can open up possibilities you've never thought of. 22 Jun 2009
Print design and music get together and make an impact once again. It's called PrintSlam, an annual exhibition of silk screen and digital posters which takes place at the legendary Oppikoppi festival in Northam in August. This one's big people - it's still the only annual exhibition of its kind in South Africa; a great opportunity for our visual creatives to turn their doodling into design and capture the soul of Mzansi's young aesthetics. So if you've got an eye, and want to share your vision with others, then make sure that you get your entries in by the 20th of July. 22 Jun 2009
East London's new mega mall next to Hemingway's Casino is rapidly taking shape, with one retail store already nearing completion. 19 Jun 2009
PARIS: Japanese designer Kenzo Takada waved off his personal art collection at auction for €1,9 million (US$2.6 million), just over the estimated value. 19 Jun 2009
‘Ongoing doctors' strikes have highlighted the poor salaries, long hours, unsafe and under-resourced working environments,' says Profmed's principal officer Graham Anderson. He also says there are too few doctors to implement the proposed National Health Insurance plan. 19 Jun 2009
There has been a significant shift from new vehicles to used cars, with end-user interest pushing up prices despite excess supply, says Clive van Horen, head of secured lending at Nedbank. 18 Jun 2009
Retail trade figures at constant prices for April decreased by 6.7% compared to a revised 4.9% decline in March, Statistics South Africa reported on Wednesday. 18 Jun 2009
South African women who are interested in getting involved in motorsport will be given the opportunity to get hands on experience at special Women's Day events taking place at motor racing tracks in Gauteng and Cape Town on 9 August 2009. 17 Jun 2009
The National Agricultural Marketing Council has urged the competition commission to conduct a full-scale investigation into SA's big four supermarket chains for abuse of “market power”, particularly in their dealings with the suppliers of food products. 17 Jun 2009
Even though shipping rates are recovering, local shipping firms say they have not yet seen “green shoots” emerging in the turbulent shipping industry. They warn that the industry still faces shrinking world trade volumes and a glut of ships. 15 Jun 2009
Economists expect a further slide in retail sales when Statistics South Africa releases April's data on Wednesday, 17 June 2009. 15 Jun 2009
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