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The Department of Trade and Industry is conducting a review of policy on industrial development zones (IDZs), which critics say do not offer enough incentives to attract investors. 4 Jan 2010
Recession-hit Britons are rushing to snap up bargains in the traditional post-Christmas sales, but economists warn that a looming tax hike is also fuelling demand, and could stall economic recovery. 4 Jan 2010
Netbook sales have enjoyed healthy growth over recent years, but in order to maintain that momentum, they'll need to offer new features and capabilities. How will the category change? What operating system will dominate? Will the App Store model for selling software find a foothold in the small notebook field? 31 Dec 2009
New mall puts squeeze on traders
East London shopping centres and stores have blamed the newly opened Hemingways Mall for preventing them from enjoying a bumper festive season. 30 Dec 2009
The retail industry is one of the biggest users of labour brokers, but since the debate about banning them broke out early this year, it has been remarkably quiet. 30 Dec 2009
According to yesterday's Retailer Daily, several recent pieces of US research suggest e-commerce will turn out to have been a bright spot for holiday sales in 2009. 30 Dec 2009
Retailers failed to receive the gift of ringing tills this year. "It's no great fireworks but it's better than we thought," is how Simon Susman, CEO of Woolworths, described the last four shopping days before Christmas. 29 Dec 2009
Eastern Cape hotel magnate Adrian Gardiner is aiming to mark one of the most famous events in the turbulent pre-democracy history of the country in his latest joint project. 29 Dec 2009
“Secondary packaging is the first thing your customers see but the last thing on your mind” is a great line our marketing director came up with for one of our brochures, because it is so true, especially if you are one of the up and coming e-commerce companies. 29 Dec 2009
You are standing on the corner of Bree and Sauer streets in Joburg and, as usual, there is a hive of activity with commuters rushing to catch taxis at the Bree Street taxi rank. 29 Dec 2009
Thousands of motorists have been fined and/or arrested over the past Christmas weekend (24 - 27 December), as part of the Festive Season Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign. 28 Dec 2009
Hotels and resorts group Sun International said on Wednesday that its newest complex in Chile - the US$250-million Monticello Grand Casino and Entertainment World in Mostazal, 60km south of Santiago, has been officially opened. 28 Dec 2009
Barely three months after opening for trading, the Hemingways Mall, East London, developers are facing their first civil claim after water from a burst pipe flooded two shops. 28 Dec 2009
Four tons of fireworks worth R500 000 have been confiscated from a wholesale store in Atteridgeville on Wednesday, the Tshwane community safety department said. 28 Dec 2009
Indications for Eastern and Southern Cape retailers are it has been a case of “jingle tills” for many stores. Sales assistants at one major retail chain said that, despite the recession, big household appliances like washing machines, fridges and big- screen TVs had sold well. 24 Dec 2009
Still unable to decide on a Christmas present for a loved one? Well, how about... 24 Dec 2009
Driving while distracted - especially sending or receiving text messages behind the wheel, aka "driving while intexticated" - is really, really dangerous, research shows. Yet technological advances are providing increasing opportunities for distraction, even if they're not intended for the driver's use while a vehicle is under way and may even contribute to a safer ride. 24 Dec 2009
Web 2.0 has spawned a new generation of Internet scams - let's call them "Cons 2.0." It's not as easy to dupe users as it used to be, but increasingly sophisticated social engineering strategies - coupled with a growing acceptance of loss of control over one's personal data - has made the Web a more dangerous neighbourhood than ever. Still, there are steps you can take to protect yourself. 24 Dec 2009
Grace Green of Greenworks.co.za has some suggestions to help make this Christmas a green one, taking the environment as well as cost into consideration. 23 Dec 2009
GESAT to supply 100 locomotives to Transnet
Transnet announced late last week that it had signed an agreement with General Electric South Africa Technologies (GESAT) for the supply 100 new diesel locomotives primarily for use in its general freight business. The first locomotive is to be delivered in 2011 and the last in 2012. 23 Dec 2009
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