The rugby fever in South Africa leading up to the World Cup Final was amazing. Now we need to build on that spirit in our normal business relationships. 26 Oct 2007
Distell, producer and marketer of fine wines and spirits, has created a brand new category within the local wine market with the launch of four wine brands in revolutionary new, convenient and 100% recyclable Tetra Prisma packaging. 26 Oct 2007
The Consumer Price Index (CPIX), excluding mortgage interest rate changes, for September 2007 has come in 0.4 of a percentage point higher at 6.7% year on year (y/y), compared to 6.3% in August. 25 Oct 2007
Sahara Computers, local suppliers of information, communication and digital lifestyle technology, has kicked off an intensive marketing campaign with the launch of a brand new range of notebook solutions - the Image Book. 25 Oct 2007
Less than 12 months after opening its first store in Soweto, Woolworths has opened an even larger, full-line store in Soweto's newest shopping centre, the 65,000m2 Maponya Mall. 25 Oct 2007
The country's nine major cities have recorded significant improvements in their financial stability and an increased ability to tackle service delivery challenges. 25 Oct 2007
Microsoft has cut by almost half the cost of its CRM Live application for partners, bringing its price point down to US$15 per user per month. 25 Oct 2007
Zimbabwe's central bank chief pledged Wednesday that empty shop shelves would soon be replenished as he denounced the "anarchy" inspired by the government's order for retailers to slash their prices in half. 25 Oct 2007
Technology vendors in Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region are expected to gain from the mass affluent hot spots as spend on IT by the wealth management segment is predicted to top US$28 billion. 25 Oct 2007
Psitek South Africa, which develops solutions using cellular technology to provide access to voice and data services to people in under-serviced areas of the world, has a new shareholder and empowerment partner, Regiments Capital (Pty) Ltd. 25 Oct 2007
Profitable and efficiently run businesses valued from R30 million and upwards, as well as growing businesses requiring equity for growth are in demand among investors, says Adam Cowell, CEO of Pam Golding Commercial's Business Sales & Acquisitions division. 25 Oct 2007
"I haven't got time for headaches," is the slogan emblazoned on the side of many taxis - causing more than one motorist to raise eyebrows, because that is exactly how many South Africans view taxis - as a headache. 25 Oct 2007
There's a wealth of opportunities available for aspiring and small to medium-sized business (SMB) e-tailers looking for shopping cart technology, as Part 1 of this series points out. While this makes it easier than ever to find this important piece of the e-tailing puzzle, it also means startup and SMB e-tailers face greater challenges when it comes to choosing shopping cart software and putting it to good use. 24 Oct 2007
Retailers that have no online presence are eyeing the upcoming holiday season somewhat anxiously. The credit crunch following the subprime mortgage crisis is expected to squeeze many consumers' budgets. Also, fuel prices still remain higher than retailers would like. Online shopping is less affected by these trends. 24 Oct 2007
One of the world's most sought-after names in collectible single malt Islay whiskies is now available in South Africa. 24 Oct 2007
Are you female, young, South African, and aspire to work in, or you currently are in the Information Communications Technology field? If so, here is an opportunity for you and nine other young ladies to further your careers. 24 Oct 2007
Many of us have gone to wine tasting, or tried a nibble of something in a supermarket, or taken a car for a test drive. Well, there's a term for this sort of thing – tryvertising. 24 Oct 2007
Following successful trials at the company's test centre in the US, Purina PetCare has launched a cat food product specifically aimed at reducing a cat's tartar accumulation in just 28 days. 24 Oct 2007
Zonnebloem, one of South Africa's oldest wine brands, has appointed Bonny van Niekerk as new red winemaker. 24 Oct 2007
The upcoming South African International Trade and Investment Conference and Exhibition will showcase the advantages of doing business in the country. The Department of Trade and Industry, along with Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) are to host the event at the International Convention Centre, Durban, from 29 - 31 October 2007. 24 Oct 2007
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