SugarCRM has released version 5.1 of its open source CRM platform, building on functionality it debuted in last year's milestone 5.0 release, which included new development tools, a new Ajax e-mail client, and a new multi-instance on-demand architecture. 6 May 2008
The opening of the multimillion-rand Mdantsane City mall two weeks ago heralded a new era for the township, as it transforms from a dormitory housing development to a self-contained suburb with its own amenities and entertainment facilities. 6 May 2008
Entries for the newly revamped 2008 Diners Club International Winelist of the Year Awards are officially open and all licensed restaurants across South Africa are invited to take part. 6 May 2008
Activia recently relaunched its range with a new pack format, size, design and an improved taste. 6 May 2008
The Health Portfolio Committee is to hold hearings on amendments to the Tobacco Control Act to further enhance the control of tobacco products and promote healthy lifestyles. 6 May 2008
All role players in the food industry should work together with government to ensure that food prices do not continue to skyrocket. 6 May 2008
South African Breweries, SA's largest brewer, is seeking to springboard off its successful Hansa Marzen Gold launch by keeping an eye out for other brews that can be added to the House of Hansa. 6 May 2008
Motorists and petrol pump attendants will have to use mental arithmetic to calculate how much they owe for fuel when the price goes up on Wednesday as some pumps are not able to handle more than three digits, the SA Petrol Retailers Association (Sapra) said on Monday. 5 May 2008
South Africa and Qatar are to advance South-South co-operation by consolidating bilateral political, economic and trade relations. 5 May 2008
The active-gaming phenomenon that's been unleashed on the world in the form of Wii Sport and Play, is taken to the next level with the launch of Wii Fit. Now, not only are gamers forced to get up and move their bodies, they are encouraged to have fun at the same time with the genuine intention of getting fit. 5 May 2008
Official figures released two weeks ago showed that consumers were paying an average of 15.3% more for their food in March than a year ago. 5 May 2008
Rising inflation doesn't only put pressure on the Reserve Bank - it also tests short-term insurance cover. Macro factors like inflation and rising import costs on the back of a weaker Rand can drive up replacement values of many household items, from audio equipment to furniture and appliances. 5 May 2008
When New Clicks started rolling out pharmacies in Clicks stores a few years ago, the concept was not roundly met as a brilliant plan. 5 May 2008
Most e-commerce sites are approaching their 10th birthday. The standard approach - with left-hand navigation and search, a product catalogue and product detail, cart and checkout - is a tired format. Just like brick-and-mortar stores, Web stores need refurbishing, and retail is the new darling of Web innovation. After all, what major vertical has more to gain from the recent craze in social networks than retail? 5 May 2008
US - Who would have thought the meltdown in financial services could fuel the overhaul of the industry's customer service departments? Actually, it's just one of several factors driving companies to put customer service initiatives on the fast track in pursuit of compelling business advantage. 5 May 2008
Motorists are set to dig deeper into their pockets again as the petrol price is set to rise again on 7 May by 55 cents a litre. 1 May 2008
Soft drinks are the single most important product group to the turnover of small informal business, according to a study conducted by the University of South Africa's (UNISA) Bureau of Market Research. 30 Apr 2008
When the going gets rough, customer retention becomes even more important. By that logic, continued sluggishness in the overall economy could have little to no dampening effect on the CRM sector, which is on a roll. 30 Apr 2008
Sony Ericsson announced the launch of the G502 last week, a compact candy-bar phone that extends its range of web-enabled devices to give a broader, mainstream appeal. It brings the power of the web to a more affordable phone segment, enabling even more users to stay up-to-date with high-speed web browsing and fast downloads. 30 Apr 2008
There could again be a shortage of soft drinks following a three-week maintenance shutdown of the Afrox gas plant, although this would affect certain bottle sizes only. 30 Apr 2008
