Nokia announced on Thursday, 22 October 2009, that it has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that Apple's iPhone infringes 10 of Nokia's mobile technology patents. 26 Oct 2009
Fragram is expanding its ladies range of tools with the ‘Can-Do' Ladies' Drills, specifically designed for the DIY woman. 23 Oct 2009
Acquisitive poultry group Country Bird on Monday, 20 October 2009, said it planned to expand into other parts of southern Africa and wanted to increase its domestic market share through a possible acquisition as it moves to within spitting distance of larger competitors Rainbow and Astral Foods. 23 Oct 2009
A young Durban businessman who created South Africa's first prawn burger has become R200,000 richer after being named SAB KickStarter of the year. 23 Oct 2009
Fashion designer Lungile Sokhulu is the owner of Back2Life, an innovative and growing fashion business which uses old newspapers to make handbags, baskets, accessories, furniture and other interior decorating items. 23 Oct 2009
April 2010 is when the new I'Langa Mall (I'Langa meaning 'sun') will open in Nelspruit with easy access off the N4 highway. A R600 million project, it will be anchored by Pick n Pay, Edgars, Game and Woolworths and complemented by major national retailers including Truworths, Foschini, Mr Price and Ackermans. 23 Oct 2009
The annual Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) will take place from 4-6 November 2009 at the Sandton Sun hotel in Johannesburg and will also be the scene for the third Hospitality Investment Awards. 23 Oct 2009
Unsgaard Packaging based in the Cape, has been bought by Nkunzi Investment Holdings, a BBBEE-rated company. This is a black-owned and controlled investment company, owned in the majority, by management with the remaining equity being held by Phinda Investments, Mehlesizwe Trust, a broad-based development trust and Investec Bank. 23 Oct 2009
Old Mutual Investment Group Property Investments (OMIGPI) launched the first issue of Global View, a bi-annual customer magazine aimed at retail and commercial tenants on Wednesday, 21 October 2009. 23 Oct 2009
Retail group Clicks lifted diluted headline earnings per share by 26.2% from 131.5 cents to 165.9 cents for the year ended August which the group attributed to improved trading and efficient cash and capital management. 22 Oct 2009
South Africa's repo rate has been left unchanged at 7%, outgoing Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni announced on Thursday, 22 October 2009. 22 Oct 2009
Retailer Pick n Pay on Wednesday, 21 October 2009, reported headline earnings per share for continuing operations for the six months ended August 2009 of 100.30 cents - up 11.1% from the 90.31 cents reported last year. 22 Oct 2009
Fashion is an odd business indeed. How does it happen that the world we most expect to be absolutely on top of trends has completely dropped the ball on one of the greatest revolutions of our time — communication? 22 Oct 2009
This spring, Liqui-Fruit is introducing its new generation of health drinks - the Vitality range with Superseed; 100% pure pressed superfruit juices, loaded with grape seed extract. 22 Oct 2009
Economists have predicted that the repo rate will remain unchanged when the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) makes its decision later today, 22 October 2009. 22 Oct 2009
The international campaign, Go Red For Women, presented by MasterCard, will have its inaugural South African show - the Little Red Dress - during its Style in the City at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town from the 29 October to 1 November 2009. 22 Oct 2009
Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Speak & See, assists those with upper body mobility and literacy problems, or those unable to type well through its speech recognition software. 22 Oct 2009
The Feel Good Store, located on the corner of Ralph and Main Roads, Claremont, Cape Town next to the new public transport interchange, is providing the unemployed with skills to enable them to find formal employment or to become entrepreneurs. 22 Oct 2009
With added reference to its heritage aligning local products to the original UK brand, Bob Martin, maker of pet healthcare products and supplements, has revitalised its look and extended its range. 22 Oct 2009
NEW YORK, US: Global beverage giant Coca-Cola on Tuesday, 20 Ocotber 2009, reported a nearly flat third quarter profit, as sales growth in key emerging markets helped overcome difficult economic conditions. 21 Oct 2009
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