A South Africa first rolls out this month (October) when life assurer Liberty Life launches a new type of promotional activity that 'sells' behavioural change rather than a product. 9 Oct 2007
South African farmers can now earn eBucks on the purchases they make with the recently launched First National Bank Agri Purchasing Card. 9 Oct 2007
Odette Roper has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA). 9 Oct 2007
Logistically, manufacturers need some relief in managing the overwhelming world of e-commerce. Consumers' use of manufacturers' web sites has risen steadily over the last three to four years. It's as if hordes of customers are showing up in the parking lot, eager to buy, but not corralled in an orderly fashion. 9 Oct 2007
From October 19, 2007, the new menus at John Dory's Fish and Grill restaurants will feature the Heart Mark restaurant symbol for selected meal items. 8 Oct 2007
Spier has won the trophy for best Pinotage and three gold medals (best in class) at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, tying for first place amongst South African producers. 8 Oct 2007
On 5 October, thousands of people at nearly 45,000 locations across the USA participated in Lee National Denim Day by putting on their favourite jeans and donating $5 to help raise funds for the fight against breast cancer. Donations are projected to reach between $4 and $5 million for the Women's Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF). 8 Oct 2007
Toys for Smart Play!, the 16th annual report of Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products 2007 awards is now freely available to parents, teachers and others in the online magazine, Dr. Toy's Guide. 8 Oct 2007
United Kingdom - Mariani Amalgamated Ltd. has announced the introduction of its premium red wine - a coca-based affair produced in the unlikely country of Peru. 8 Oct 2007
"This is a friendly tip to Porsche 911 Carrera, Merc SL 500, Maserati, Ferrari F 430, Jaguar XKR, Aston Martin Vantage and Lamborghini Gallardo owners," writes Henrie Geyser for Bizcommunity.com's motoring section, "if you see something low and menacing in your rear view mirror and it's got four rings on the bonnet, I suggest you move over quickly into the left lane – because it might just be the new Audi R8." 8 Oct 2007
Hands up all you mothers who have been longing for a guide to quick and easy, but healthy and nutritious meals your children will love. That many? Well, here's a book designed just for you. 8 Oct 2007
Bed & Couch franchises throughout the country are busy preparing for what operators believe will be a very busy festive season. 8 Oct 2007
You're sassy, serious, social and suitably trendy, and you reckon life is fun with your friends. Now is your chance to click for a grand prize. 8 Oct 2007
Accelerate Cape Town (ACT) is a business-led initiative aimed at bringing together stakeholders in Cape Town and its surrounding region to develop and implement a long-term vision for sustainable, inclusive economic growth. 8 Oct 2007
The branding of South Africa's 2010 FIFA World Cup is vital to the success of the tournament away from the football pitch. 8 Oct 2007
So? Which is south Africa's top restaurant in Eat Out magazine's annual awards? Well, we'll only know in November, but in the meantime you won't go wrong trying a meal at any of the nominated establishments. Enjoy! 5 Oct 2007
As franchise employment figures near the half million mark a national award recognises excellence among franchisees. 5 Oct 2007
Jet, South Africa's retail brand can once again lay claim to having South Africa's most widely read publication, the Jet Club magazine. 5 Oct 2007
ManufacturingHub.co.za has commenced development of the first-ever Manufacturing.co.za – SA Manufacturing Assessed Report. The report will be released on 7 November 2007. 5 Oct 2007
The big news when Saleforce.com released its latest version of what is hot in the CRM space - Winter '08 - was Force.com. The immediately understood subtext was that Salesforce.com had officially begun its migration to a platform on-demand company, launching the first salvo in what Denis Pombriant, managing principal of the Beagle Research Group, wrote could be the next platform wars. 5 Oct 2007
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