Amazon.com is one of those companies that's always coming up with something new. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't - but it's that kind of innovation that will help the online retailer survive the recession. 10 Dec 2008
Employment in SA's formal non-farm sector edged higher in the third quarter of the year, official data showed yesterday, but analysts warned the trend was likely to prove short-lived as growth in the economy slows further. 10 Dec 2008
Appletiser SA and Jenna Clifford will be launching a promotional competition in January, taking place in Pick n Pay Hypers around the country. 9 Dec 2008
South Africa's economy weakened considerably in the third quarter of 2008, recording the lowest quarterly growth rate in 10 years, reported the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Tuesday. 9 Dec 2008
The FNB/BER consumer confidence index (CCI) declined by 3 index points - from -1 during the third quarter of 2008 (08Q3) to -4 in the fourth quarter (08Q4). A reading of -4 indicates that there are currently more pessimists than optimists. 9 Dec 2008
A clean, well-lighted menu board. Speakers that clearly coo, "May I take your order?". And the biggie: speed without screw-ups. 9 Dec 2008
Apple might be unfairly blocking rival software makers who want to sell music for its iPhone, according to some rivals and a technology rights group. 9 Dec 2008
One of South Africa's largest fertiliser companies, Foskor, sold fertiliser for at least five years before the department of agriculture realised the company had been selling the product without the necessary permits. 9 Dec 2008
According to a KPMG Snap Shot Survey of the top 120 businesspeople in South Africa, difficult times are still expected into 2009, however, many remain positive as to the potential outlook for the country and economy in the future. 8 Dec 2008
This is the time of year insurance brokers warn is paradise for thieves: people have received bonuses and are Christmas shopping so are more likely to be carrying cash and cards, making them easy pickings for nimble-fingered pickpockets and armed robbers. 8 Dec 2008
Two South African wines have received warm praise in one of the world's most respected publications, the Wall Street Journal. One of the wines was termed “almost criminally inexpensive”, which is a ringing endorsement at a time when cash-strapped consumers are bargain hunting. 8 Dec 2008
On Saturday afternoon, 6 December 2008, Southern Sun, together with Johannesburg Tourism Company & Joburg Zoo, hosted a Christmas party for 391 orphaned children and the Miss World 2008 contestants on the Centenary Lawns at Joburg Zoo. 8 Dec 2008
Regulations to identify the chemicals used in clothing destined for the European Union (EU) may have temporary detrimental consequences for the South African clothing industry. 8 Dec 2008
With the global economy in the throes of what could be the worst recession in decades, consumers have made dramatic cutbacks in discretionary spending. 8 Dec 2008
Besides the damper of a dragging economy, fraud also threatens to cast a pall over the holiday season. E-tailers should work together to help protect their customers - and they can do so without sacrificing their convenience. 8 Dec 2008
Fruit and vegetables imported from SA and other countries will no longer be subjected to a “beauty contest” in the European Union (EU). Member states have voted to scrap controversial marketing standards for 26 types of fruit and vegetables. 8 Dec 2008
Competition Appeals Court Judge Dennis Davis has expressed grave concern about a tendency in the legal fraternity to prolong court cases indefinitely. 5 Dec 2008
Greg Solomon has been appointed as the new MD of McDonald's South Africa. Solomon's promotion, effective 1 January 2009, is a significant milestone for the company as he will be the first South African to run the local operation since the business opened here in 1995. 5 Dec 2008
After years of strong growth, sales for the iPod appear to be plateauing and may soon decline for the first quarter since it was introduced seven years ago. Everyone who wants an iPod now has one, it seems. Perhaps the iPod's biggest benefit to Apple these days is in helping it sell Macintosh computers. 5 Dec 2008
The Department of Minerals and Energy could implement a retail petrol price cut of some 80 cents per litre (c/l) on 7 January 2009 and a wholesale diesel price cut of some 90c/l, provided the daily over-recovery remains at or above the 3 December level. 5 Dec 2008
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