With 17% less wine on auction and 16 fewer participants, overall income at the 33rd Nederburg Auction in Paarl on Saturday, September 29, was R5,13-million compared with last year's R6,96-million, but the auction still saw a number of successes. 1 Oct 2007
Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (CCA) has been informed by The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) that it plans to sell approximately 18 million shares in CCA, representing about 2.4% of CCA's shares on issue. 28 Sep 2007
The new iPod touch from Apple is in a class by itself. It's like an iPhone, only without the phone. It's a music player, though not your best choice if that's what you're looking for. It's a wonderful video player and web browser, despite certain limitations. 28 Sep 2007
The amount of organic cotton produced globally increased 53% from 2005/06 to 2006/07, according to a new report from California-based Organic Exchange. According to the Organic Exchange Organic Farm and Fiber Report 2007, 57,931 metric tons (MT), or 265,517 bales, were produced in 24 countries on all arable continents. 28 Sep 2007
With Internet access becoming an increasingly necessary commodity for South Africans, MWEB today announced the opening of its first retail store – in the new Maponya Mall in Klipspruit, Soweto. This will be the first time the ISP will have its own retail presence and reflects the growing need for consumers to interact face-to-face with their service providers. 28 Sep 2007
Former South African President Nelson Mandela, Johannesburg Mayor Amos Masondo and high-flying businessman Richard Maponya yesterday officially opened the R650 million Maponya Mall in Pimville, Soweto, where an estimated 100 000 onlookers and potential shoppers braved the rain to have an inquisitive look at what many observers now call the ‘Pearl of Soweto'. 28 Sep 2007
Zimbabwe's parliament has passed a bill giving Zimbabweans majority control of foreign-owned companies. 28 Sep 2007
Treasurers have the opportunity to bring a greater level of structure and financial discipline to all areas of an organization. As globalization increases, technology advances and the number of suppliers and vendors available to an organization proliferate, the foresight to take a broader view of working capital management can become a competitive advantage. 28 Sep 2007
Michael Schumacher, seven-time FIA Formula One World Champion, is to become Bacardi's Global Social Responsibility Ambassador and drive their campaign communicating a “don't drink and drive” message. 27 Sep 2007
Looking at the growth in the premium cider market, Brandhouse created Foundry Premium cider to offer consumers a truly masculine cider with a smooth taste and genuine dry finish. Brewed according to age-old cider making traditions, the master brewers follow a meticulous and time-consuming 871 step process to ensure that every drop meets with their high standards. 27 Sep 2007
As outsourcing grows, so does the number of product recalls - up by more than 50% in the last six years. What can be done to protect consumers? The best way to address faulty design or any other product flaw - and prevent a recall - is to insist on quality at every stage of the manufacturing process. 27 Sep 2007
Microsoft's decision to offer certain editions of its new 'Halo 3' video game in fancy packaging may have turned into a pain in the neck. Buyers who purchased a Limited Edition copy have reported opening the boxes only to find scratched disks. Microsoft said it will replace damaged copies for free, but with so many copies sold, that could be a major inconvenience for both gamers and the company. 27 Sep 2007
Think vinegar is merely an ingredient to enhance meals? Think again. From removing laundry stains to repelling insects, a new online survey reveals consumers use vinegar for a variety of household chores. 27 Sep 2007
Web 2.0 startup, General Internet, has announced the launch of TalkingThings.com - a wiki project that aims to list in one place, details about every consumer product from around the world. 27 Sep 2007
It is in the product's ingredients themselves that the key to a particular product's impact on the environment lie. 26 Sep 2007
Parmalat has introduced a new 1-litre tub size to its smooth low-fat yoghurt. The new pack size complements the current 175g tubs and aims at providing for the demand of consumers for the recently introduced decadent flavours in larger family-sized packs. 26 Sep 2007
The winners for the Eat In RMB Private Bank Fresh Produce Awards 2008 were announced at the award ceremony held at Cape Town's Dish Food & Social, on 19 September 2007. 26 Sep 2007
The Jackalberry Restaurant has been launched in the heart of the Skukuza camp in the Kruger National Park. 26 Sep 2007
Local business woman, Mapula Makara, will be opening Mebala Couture, in the new Maponya Mall, Soweto. The store will feature men and women's fashion that blends both the traditional and the contemporary style of South Africans with the rich colours, textures and traditions of seshoeshoe fabric. 26 Sep 2007
After an absence of 15 years, Cadbury's Tempo is back on television screens across South Africa with a new advertising campaign. 26 Sep 2007
