FNB Insurance Brokers on Tuesday, 23 June 2009, announced the appointment of Johan Nagel as its new chief executive. 24 Jun 2009
In the current economic downturn, the cumulative cost of lost customers and failed sales can be incalculable - yet many businesses still hesitate to take steps that would significantly reduce these risks. 24 Jun 2009
WASHINGTON: US semiconductor giant Intel and Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia announced on Tuesday, 23 June 2009, that they had entered into a "strategic relationship" to develop futuristic mobile computing devices. 24 Jun 2009
Cape Town is to get its first lifestyle, or fashion, hotel when Rezidor opens an upmarket Missoni hotel in the city centre in the middle of next year. 24 Jun 2009
The decision to increase Sasko's bread price was based on operational costs and not the result of price fixing by a cartel, the Competition Tribunal heard on Tuesday, 23 June 2009. 24 Jun 2009
If customers are approached in the right way and at the right time, cross-selling can be a breeze. The trick is to understand the customers' needs and present them with the right solution when they're most likely to be receptive to your suggestion. Cross-selling mistakes, on the other hand, can jeopardise the entire sale. 24 Jun 2009
Minister of Energy Dipuo Peters is opposed to Eskom's application for she calls “a large tariff increase” as it's expected to negatively impact on the poor, especially during the current difficult economic times. 24 Jun 2009
Sunday Times and Foodcorp are inviting South African chefs to explore the flavours of Africa with the 2009 Food Awards at Foodcorp's new innovation centre, The 7th Floor, situated in Black River Park, Observatory, Cape Town on 2 and 3 September 2009. 24 Jun 2009
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama on Monday, 22 June 2009, signed a bill into law giving the government historic powers to curb cigarette makers, declaring the move emblematic of the change he is bringing to Washington. 23 Jun 2009
Saskos's GM for the baking division, Andries Goosen, on Monday, 22 June 2009, pleaded ignorance to the group's alleged participation in violations of competition law through price-fixing and division of bread markets. 23 Jun 2009
Nestlé South Africa is relaunching its popular Smarties brand - this time made with non-artificial colours. 23 Jun 2009
NAIROBI: Africa's regional trading blocs have developed a new strategic partnership to boost the continent's exports. 23 Jun 2009
The success of the plastic bag regulations could be measured by the significant reduction in the number of flat carrier bags used by consumers since 2003, Environmental Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica said Monday, 22 June 2009. 23 Jun 2009
Junk Mail, ostensibly South Africa's leading classified publication, is moving with the times in light of the recent global economic downturn. For the past 12 years, Junk Mail has been exclusively offered as a paid service to its subscribers, but is now implementing a 'no more subscriptions, no more payments' initiative. 23 Jun 2009
Failing businesses in East London's shopping malls have raised concerns about the viability of retailers in the city. 23 Jun 2009
Retail-focused Hyprop Investments has announced the appointment of Mike Rodel as CEO with effect from August, to oversee the completion of the company's R663m expansion programme launched last year. 23 Jun 2009
Three promising winemakers have been selected as the recipients of this year's Patrick Grubb Bursary. The successful candidates, Nico Fischer of Simonsig, Andrew Williams of Steenberg and M'Daan Pieterse of Overgaauw will be given the opportunity to complete their tenures in the vineyards of some of the world's finest wine regions. 23 Jun 2009
A beer battle is brewing at the annual Kirkwood Wildlife Festival, which takes place in the Eastern Cape town from 26 - 28 June 2009. 23 Jun 2009
Sovereign Food Holdings said on Monday, 22 June 2009, that it has had a very significant recovery in the first quarter of the year as a result of improved volume throughput and improved poultry prices. 23 Jun 2009
Economists predict the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)'s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to announce a 50 basis point cut in the repo rate, when it meets this week. 23 Jun 2009
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