Leading international security services company, G4S Security Services, has been keeping SOS, the children's homes, safe as houses with the donation of up to half a million to this charity over the past 14-years. 16 Nov 2007
South African manufacturers could save time and money by using integrated software systems for their production planning, says HansaWorld SA Country Manager, Kevin Clarke. 16 Nov 2007
With its latest offering, AT&T will give small- and medium-sized business owners the chance to keep an eye on operations at all times. Its Remote Monitor Service provides video cameras, environmental sensors and the ability to monitor them via a broadband connection, all with an SMB-targeted price. 16 Nov 2007
When you truly increase a consumer's willingness to pay, the revenue possibilities are significant simply because the vast majority of your visitors probably never engage in a transaction on your site. An intelligent and thorough implementation of relevant alternative payment options can slowly but surely chip away at a consumer's reluctance to pay you and make a lasting effect on your business. 16 Nov 2007
Due to customer requests, Foschini has opened in Cape Town's V&A Waterfront. The new flagship, which launched on 15 November, features a fresh international fashion line and marketing campaign – encouraging all women to unleash their inner style star. 16 Nov 2007
Industrial research, particularly in the SME sector, remains a vastly underrated service. 15 Nov 2007
Barrows has introduced an online collection of instore display solutions which have been vigorously value-engineered both in terms of materials usage and production efficiency. 15 Nov 2007
Xbox gamers with online accounts will be able to download and keep old Xbox games starting next month. The backward compatibility question is something each major platform is attempting to address. For months, Nintendo has hosted its own direct-download service, and the PlayStation 3 is using a similar approach, though its newest models are not compatible with PlayStation 2 discs. 15 Nov 2007
Spier has launched its second series of ‘liquid art', with local artists depicting wine by using wine itself. 15 Nov 2007
Even though higher interest rates (and it appears that the Governor of the Reserve Bank is in favour of another rate hike before Christmas) and the new credit Act will mean lower spending by consumers this festive season, retailers must be prepared to maximise sales. 15 Nov 2007
Bouchard Finlayson's 2005 Tête de Cuvée Galpin Peak Pinot noir has been selected out of over 6000 wines to receive the prestigious and esteemed John Platter ‘Wine of the Year 2008' award. 15 Nov 2007
Sony Ericsson has revealed its stylish new additions to its Walkman phone portfolio - the W890i and W380i. These latest offerings are packed with features sure to set music lovers' pulses racing. 14 Nov 2007
Big-name brand marketers are fed up with traditional media channels and are threatening to shift the lion's share of their budgets online, according to Nick Brien, worldwide CEO of Universal McCann. 14 Nov 2007
Mars Africa announced this week that they have closed accepting applications for the graduate program following the receipt of more than 1900 applications, but they will still accept applications from matriculants for bursaries. 14 Nov 2007
The Power Group have chosen Waterberg as their latest in a series of property developments as an investor and co-developer. 14 Nov 2007
Distell has been judged Distiller of the Year in the 2007 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) to come out ahead of some of the world's biggest names in spirits in the US, the UK and Europe. 14 Nov 2007
Well-known local business executive Trevor Mashabane and entrepreneur Brenda Ledwaba have launched a new Pam Golding Properties (PGP) franchise empowerment office in Mabopane. The new franchise is well situated in the popular Tramshed shopping complex in Tshwane's busy CBD. 14 Nov 2007
Hamilton's Advertising, the agency handling Fruit & Veg City's marketing, has been credited with playing a pivotal role in securing for Food Lover's Market, Willow Bridge, the prestigious Retailer of the Year Award of the Spectrum Awards. 14 Nov 2007
In 2006, it beat 65 companies for the top award and now, in 2007, PEP has beaten 70 companies and has again come top overall in the Ask Afrika Orange Index Survey. 14 Nov 2007
Rupert Murdoch commented to shareholders in Australia that he expects to turn the online edition of The Wall Street Journal from a subscription-based service to a free site. Murdoch's News Corp. is scheduled to formally acquire Dow Jones & Co, along with the Journal, this December. 14 Nov 2007
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