The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) did not go unaffected by the global financial meltdown in the last financial year, according to the bank's Governor, Tito Mboweni. 18 Sep 2009
There are exciting days ahead for e-commerce. An impressive set of innovations need only to be pulled together for companies to move to a new, high-powered level of functionality. Underlying all of the advances are the concepts of Software as a Service (Saas) and Platform as a Service. In short, everything is going to the cloud. 18 Sep 2009
Making sure that every customer gets the personal touch may be fairly easy for the owner of a neighborhood bakery, but in a mass market of millions, making each customer feel like an individual is a formidable challenge. In the information age, tools like customer relationship management software make it possible for companies to apply a personal touch to the mass market - and that's golden. 18 Sep 2009
Twenty-five year old Capetonian Marize Malan is one step closer to her designer dreams, having scooped the Elle New Talent Award 2009 at Sanlam SA Fashion Week on Wednesday night, 16 September. The awards, held in association with Mr Price offer the winner an opportunity to join the ranks of top emerging South African designers. 18 Sep 2009
The Competition Commission's recent launch of probes into possible collusion in industries including steel, construction, petroleum and retail, has raised questions about the practices of industry associations that foster co-operation within domestic and overseas markets. 17 Sep 2009
The worst may be over for Kings Mall in Gonubie as a turnaround strategy is being implemented by the provisional liquidators to attract tenants back to the shopping centre. 17 Sep 2009
South Africa's textile industry will have to adapt to compete at the quality end of the textile industry, the Inkatha Freedom Party said on Wednesday, 16 September 2009. 17 Sep 2009
MADRID, SPAIN: Spain's Inditex, Europe's largest clothing retailer, said on Wednesday, 16 September 2009, it would start selling its flagship Zara brand clothes over the Internet later this year in selected European markets. 17 Sep 2009
Results from the latest Bureau for Economic Research (BER) retail survey reveal that retailer confidence declined sharply during the third quarter of 2009, falling from 47 to an eight-year low of 35 index points. 17 Sep 2009
Adele Lucas Promotions (ALP), organisers of the Soweto Festival, announced on Tuesday 15 September 2009 the addition of a 49% partner, Greater Soweto Business Forum (GSBF). 17 Sep 2009
The first Elite Model Look South Africa competition will announce its winner on 23 September 2009 at the Forum | Turbine Hall Newtown, Johannesburg. The 20 finalists, chosen from among 264 candidates across the country, will be presented in a live fashion show where they will display some of the major South African brands, highlighting South Africa's top designers and contest sponsors. 17 Sep 2009
GreenX Energy will supply Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), which provide the certification of Green Power for the Vineyard Hotel & Spa's Conference Centre in Newlands, Cape Town. 17 Sep 2009
The new anti-smoking laws that make smoking illegal in ‘partially enclosed' public places such as covered patios, verandas, balconies, walkways and parking areas and the restriction of under-18s into smoking areas is putting more pressure on smokers to adapt their habits. 17 Sep 2009
Following a TillTops advertising campaign aimed at boosting sales of Tiger Brands' Black Cat Bars, Top of Mind has released figures that show an average sales increase of 101.6% for the chocolate brand during the campaign. 16 Sep 2009
Employers in the clothing and textile industry have revised their wage offer to striking workers, the union said. 16 Sep 2009
The Darsot Food Corporation has launched two new Chakalaka variants, Dürsots Mild Chakalaka and Dürsots Hot Chakalaka. 16 Sep 2009
SHANGHAI, CHINA: Coca-Cola said on Tuesday, 15 September 2009, two former employees of its Shanghai bottling company had been arrested for corruption. 16 Sep 2009
Consumers pay more attention to the risk of confusion than they do to cost when they choose their cellphones, smartphones and other mobile devices. 16 Sep 2009
Building materials retailer Cashbuild, which is reaping rewards for opening stores in rural areas, expects to spend R200m on opening 10 new stores and refurbishing old ones this year. 16 Sep 2009
In a year that marks the 35th anniversary of the Nederburg Auction and the 350th year of South African winemaking, the overall income at the auction, held in Paarl on Saturday 12 September 2009, totalled just over R4-million. Although down approximately 16% from last year's R4,79-million, the overall result exceeded expectations when considering the present economic conditions and highly competitive trading environment in the global wine market. 16 Sep 2009
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