Pinotage claims centre stage in the latest vintage of Simonsig's famous Cape Blend, Frans Malan 2004. 25 Feb 2008
Recent occurrences involving Arbitron's new PPM and Nielsen's
commercial measurement have caused many within the radio and
broadcasting industry to question their validity; especially impacted have been minority radio and broadcasters. 25 Feb 2008
One rule for a new Web site hoping to catch traffic out of search engine attention is to find a niche market. This cannot be stressed enough, as it is much harder to receive top search engine rankings for a new site than an established site. A new site will have to fight amongst Web sites that have established high search engine rankings. 25 Feb 2008
Hugo Boss is a brand familiar to most of us. Say 'Strellson' to the average South African man, however, and you are likely to be met with a blank stare. Not for much longer, though... 25 Feb 2008
The Recording Industry Association of America and its international cousins are cheering this morning after the British government unveiled a proposal that would Internet service providers to take explicit steps towards curbing illegal downloading or they face legal sanctions. 25 Feb 2008
Every shopper making a purchase and up where? At a till point, of course – and that's when they also have little to do but take in what's in front of them... 25 Feb 2008
If you're headed to a brick-and-mortar store or a restaurant, don't leave a receipt on the table, and be sure to check your credit card bill to make sure the staff didn't heist your credit card number. Those are common-sense behaviors for real-world commerce, but similar security measures are in order when shopping online. 25 Feb 2008
If you thought the Valentine phenomenon was losing its lustre, think again. Thanks in part to the growing penetration of the internet into everyday South African life, Valentine's 2008 was as popular as ever. 25 Feb 2008
Spanjaard Limited, manufacturer of specialised lubricants and allied chemical products, has recently introduced its new bottle packaging onto the market for its full range of 375ml products. 25 Feb 2008
Careers in agriculture must be promoted to young South Africans, who perceive the sector as being exclusive to older people and not lucrative, says Limpopo MEC for Agriculture Dikeledi Magadzi. 25 Feb 2008
Food and clothing retailer posts an 11,7% drop in interim earnings per share. 22 Feb 2008
The company said the trading environment had been “challenging” thanks to a rise in the cost of living and higher interest rates. 22 Feb 2008
On Wednesday night, at a dramatic event at The Back Room in Soweto, 10 underground mineworkers, selected from around the country, stood anxiously awaiting the final draw of the Teba Bank Win a Dream Competition. 22 Feb 2008
Many companies are still talking about power saving, but Virgin Active has been on the energy-saving treadmill since 2001 – go on, you remember… Those were the days before blackouts (well, there were fewer of them, anyway). 22 Feb 2008
It's time we ensure that we give our customers a relevant and appealing experience that rewards them for engaging with us in the first place. Through behavioral targeting, we provide our customers with the means to steer their relationships with us. By focusing and enriching the information we provide them, we can ensure that the conversation we foster will prove to establish a mutually beneficial relationship. 22 Feb 2008
A new report* from Retail Analysts Verdict Research, part of the Datamonitor Group, reveals that the battle for UK grocery market share has become more intense than ever. Despite the Competition Commission's concerns that UK shoppers may lack a choice of food retailers, Verdict finds that competition in the sector is flourishing. 22 Feb 2008
In a bid to promote the breeding of indigenous, South African Nguni cattle, the Limpopo Department of Agriculture handed over more than 100 cattle to two previously disadvantaged farming communities on Thursday, 21 February. 22 Feb 2008
Research In Motion (RIM) is suing Motorola over several patents used for wireless devices such as RIM's BlackBerry e-mail devices and Motorola's Razr smartphones. 22 Feb 2008
Consumers who are less wall off or facing more onerous debt and bond repayments may be tightening their belts, but for those who are well off, it's business as usual. 22 Feb 2008
The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics found that more than 90 percent of IT workers are employed outside the IT industry, which makes it necessary for graduates to have both IT and complementary training in their respective business sectors. Utilizing serious games is a fun and engaging means of bridging this skills gap. 22 Feb 2008
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