Elle New Talent Awards six finalists are set to open the Sanlam SA Fashion Week's Spring/Summer Collections 2008/2009 in Sandton on Wednesday, 27 August 2008. The finalists will showcase six of their designs entered for the Awards under the theme 'New Romance'. 7 Aug 2008
Government is to intensify the support it provides to emerging farmers to increase local production as part of efforts to combat rising food prices and decrease its reliance on imports. 7 Aug 2008
High fashion and elegance will be in evidence when the new Scalini boutique opens its doors in the heart of the trendy Cape Quarter this month. The bespoke new clothing gallery is home to selected luxury European clothing and footwear brands, including Sergio Rossi, Fratelli Rossetti, Eres swimwear and Penny Black by Maxmara, to name a few. 7 Aug 2008
The Absa house price index shows that July saw the lowest house price growth in almost nine years, which was attributed to deteriorating market conditions on the back of rising inflation and interest rates, which adversely affected household finances and the affordability of housing. 7 Aug 2008
The notion of sustainability as it relates to CRM is worth some thought. CRM is used to accelerate the closing of a deal. But when you accelerate a close, especially with some sort of incentive like a discount, what you're really doing is stealing from the future, and that's not sustainable. 7 Aug 2008
NEWSWATCH: Music, DVD and games retailer, Musica, is being fined R170,000 after the Pretoria specialised commercial crimes court, on Wednesday, found the company guilty of contravening the Counterfeit Goods Act - IOL reports. 7 Aug 2008
PC gamers will see the release of 'Grand Theft Auto IV' (GTA IV) for their platform of choice this fall. Game developer Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two announced Wednesday that the popular title will hit store shelves on 18 November 2008. 7 Aug 2008
For the last 16 years, 10c from each Elizabeth Anne's product sold from June to September has been donated to the Avril Elizabeth Home; a regular donation that has become a support mechanism on which the facility has come to rely in its bid to provide a high level of care 24 hours a day for those who are unable to care for themselves. However, while the rising cost of living continues to impact on the lives of ordinary South Africans, such non-profit organisations have been struggling to cover operating costs and are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. 6 Aug 2008
When Kenneth Dube, 35, started making electric bedside lamps using wood and animal horns, he never imagined he would one day receive an order for a 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup tourism project. 6 Aug 2008
The search is on for a local contender to represent South Africa in the second SKYY Flair Global Challenge for bartending in Monte Carlo in November 2008. The sky is literally the limit for contestants as the local finalist will be jetting off to pitch his skills against the best of the world. 6 Aug 2008
Sony Ericsson, in an exclusive partnership between Sony Ericsson and MGM Pictures/Columbia Pictures, is launching a limited edition Titanium silver C902 Cyber-shot phone as used by James Bond in the eagerly awaited Quantum of Solace. The new mobile phone will make sure users are ready for any challenge, immersing them into the world of a secret agent with interactive 007 content and a spy-style game. 6 Aug 2008
EcoUnit, the rewards program connecting consumers with environmentally-responsible products and services, has announced the results of its "Consumer Awareness" survey which was sent to its members in July 2008. 6 Aug 2008
Developments in the business precinct of Rosebank, Johannesburg, are set for a further boost, with work set to start soon on a R170 million project by Old Mutual Investment Group Property Investments (OMIGPI). The project, which will see an Edgars store opening in Rosebank for the first time, will reportedly bring the value of OMIGPI developments in the precinct to almost R800 million. 6 Aug 2008
Betsy Treinen, the Director of Strategy and Client Services at Catalyst Studios, has confirmed her attendance as a guest speaker at the Retail Advertising Conference, RAC Lite, next week. Her eight-year hold of the Target brand relationship saw the bulls eye soar from being barely-on-the-map, to one of the most recognisable icons in the United States. 6 Aug 2008
Moody's did not lower Edcon's credit rating, but did raise questions about the risk it faces in relation to debt. 6 Aug 2008
For all that they have in common, major electronics retailers such as Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart and Target differ in one important - even critical - way. Circuit City, in particular, has cut customer service in order to cut costs, and it has seen sales dive. Best Buy has amped up its customer service, and the chain is flourishing. 6 Aug 2008
It has taken 21 years to get mobile phones into the hands of 3 billion people around the world. Reaching the next 1.5 billion, who live in the world's poorest and most remote corners, is expected to take a lot less time but will pose much tougher challenges. 6 Aug 2008
A week-long expo to promote Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) kicked off in Pretoria on Monday, 5 August 2008. 5 Aug 2008
President Thabo Mbeki is departing for Namibia today, Tuesday, to meet with his counterpart in the Namib to evaluate and review progress made on existing bilateral strategic projects. 5 Aug 2008
A wage dispute between the SA Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) and retail giant Pick n Pay is to be heard by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, the company said on Monday. 5 Aug 2008
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