South Africa's current account deficit has widened to R143 billion with a number of implications in the face of a global economic slowdown, soaring commodity prices and an unsavoury United States economy. 21 Feb 2008
High-definition video enthusiasts are going to be looking at a Blu-ray world. 21 Feb 2008
The retailer has reported a 12.3% decline in diluted headline earnings per share from 63.4 cents last year to 55.6 cents for the 26 weeks ended December 2007. 21 Feb 2008
Universal McCann in partnership with sister creative agency McCann Erikson developed a campaign with a twist for the new Opel Corsa 4400. 21 Feb 2008
Mzansi's Best Selling Album of the Year has always been one of the highlights of the main awards ceremony at the MTN SA Music Awards, as it is a good indication of who South Africans love most. This year the category has been expanded. 21 Feb 2008
New US research reveals that 'lack of time' is a key inhibitor to branding and packaging innovation for consumer goods companies. 21 Feb 2008
Last week the Email Experience Council held its first annual Email Evolution Conference in San Diego, US, attracting over 500 attendees. Here are what I think were some of the most interesting takeaways from the sessions that I attended: 21 Feb 2008
When love is in the air people around the world do crazy things to demonstrate their love to their partners, friends and admirers. 21 Feb 2008
Consumers in South Africa and abroad are demonstrating an increased demand for more spicy foods. This is evident in the exceptional growth of a wide range of hot condiments and sauces that are now available to consumers. 21 Feb 2008
A few months ago, I wrote a post comparing various online press release services. While nobody disputed their effectiveness at building links, there were questions as to how to measure the full value of Online PR. 21 Feb 2008
US survey shows that new media is further fragmenting the influence of traditional media, even more among minorities in the US. 21 Feb 2008
Puig Beauty & Fashion Group and internationally renowned music icon Shakira have signed a worldwide agreement to create a line of signature products produced with and inspired by the artist. The collaboration will include the development of beauty, fragrances and other personal care products. 21 Feb 2008
CRM solutions are on brink of widespread adoption across the higher education market. 21 Feb 2008
We've been working on a study of the pizza industry and how it is using the Web and email to take the neighbourhood pizza parlour into the world of cyberspace. We are seeing some interesting findings. 21 Feb 2008
Minister of Finance Trevor Manuel, prior to delivering his 2008/09 Budget speech on Wednesday, dismissed doomsday economists worried about the current global economic downturn and insisted that the South African economy will weather any coming storms. 20 Feb 2008
Whilst much of the world is suffering from soaring oil, gold and platinum prices in the midst of a global slow down, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel is confident South Africa will weather the storm. 20 Feb 2008
The production of a number of new power stations as well as the return-to-service of a number of mothballed stations will amount to some R343 billion over the next five years. 20 Feb 2008
Education, health, housing and social grants are some of the top priorities the public wanted Finance Minister Trevor Manuel to consider when presenting his Budget Speech on Wednesday. 20 Feb 2008
Tropika, Clover SA's leading beverage brand with the extensive range of smooth drinks, will be selecting 10 fans to pair up with 10 South African celebrities for the Tropika Island of Treasure challenge, which will take place on the island paradise of Mauritius at the end of May. 20 Feb 2008
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