A sentiment of millions of mothers across South Africa, which has lead to the insemination and final birth of the Pick n Pay initiative, Mighty Mom, is this, from an unknown writer... "I'd like to be the ideal mother, but I'm too busy raising my kids." 10 Oct 2008
Blacklisting is a common security tactic - information about a known bit of malware is distributed, and endpoint security tools search and destroy. Conversely, another approach called "whitelisting" only permits known safe programs to run at all. It can be a sturdy layer of extra protection; however, the system lock-down that sometimes results can be a pain for IT admins to manage. 10 Oct 2008
For those of you old enough to have watched the '70's television classic, "WKRP in Cincinnati," you will remember the straight-laced, bumbling and insecure newsman from the lowest-rated radio station in Ohio... 10 Oct 2008
US retail giant Wal-Mart has reported a slowdown in its US sales growth in September and predicted weaker results in October. 10 Oct 2008
As retailers quake in recession, now is time to demand better services, prices and clever ideas. 10 Oct 2008
Treasury moves to inject trust, as well as liquidity, into the UK banking system. 9 Oct 2008
Losing your cell phone or having it stolen is a huge inconvenience. 9 Oct 2008
MCC SUPERSPAR, one of the leading supermarkets in Klerksdorp, has reported multiple benefits, including reduced costs, since the introducing Pricer's electronic shelf labelling system, supplied and installed by XON company Skydirect in February this year. 9 Oct 2008
RMB WineX - said to be an 'absolute must' on the Johannesburg wine calendar - takes place on Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 October. Now in its 9th year at the Sandton Convention Centre, one of South Africa's premier wine festivals will present a new face to the country's wine lovers when the new-look décor designed for 2008 is unveiled. 9 Oct 2008
USA: The fast changes the economy is experiencing are triggering a shift in buyer behavior. You won't see as many consumers, known for their ability to ingest mass quantities. What you'll see in their place are customers, a wary species known for its ability to sniff out value. CRM can no longer continue feeding the beast of yesteryear. 9 Oct 2008
The unavailability of seeds is threatening to hamper plans by the Zimbabawean government to promote the production of small grains this farming season. 9 Oct 2008
In the midst of the global economic crisis, South Africa's markets are faring better than most other developing nations, having dropped 7% on Monday compared to developing nations sliding 10%. 9 Oct 2008
Woolworths has launched an extension to its successful ‘world of difference' loyalty program aimed specifically at mothers-to-be and parents (and grandparents) of under 7s. ‘littleworld' offers all the benefits of membership in the ‘world of difference' along with special benefits just for moms and moms-to-be, from expert advice to pampering gifts. 9 Oct 2008
The primary consequence of the credit crunch for non-financial companies is the loss of access to cheap debt. 9 Oct 2008
President Kgalema Motlanthe has urged several African scientists to come up with new technological advances in their field to tackle high food prices. 9 Oct 2008
Sales of Apple's iPhone 3G have given the hardware maker a six-point boost in the consumer smartphone market, from 11% to 17%, according to a new report from The NPD Group, a consumer sales tracking firm. 9 Oct 2008
The mere presence of melamine in foods does not indicate that the food is contaminated, the Consumer Goods Council (CGCSA) said today. 8 Oct 2008
After plunging by a cumulative 28 index points during the first half of 2008 (from +22 during 07Q4 to -6 during 08Q2), the consumer confidence index (CCI) report, released by First National Bank (FNB) and the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) yesterday, recovered somewhat during 08Q3, increasing by 5 index points to -1. 8 Oct 2008
US food execs urged to step up or be left behind in consumer-controlled future; 'Youtube Generation' will demand accountability, sustainability and transparency from food manufacturers and marketers. 8 Oct 2008
European Union (EU) finance ministers agreed on Tuesday to coordinate their responses to the escalating global financial crisis. 8 Oct 2008
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