It is that time of year when New Year's resolutions abound, the gyms are full and everyone has committed to living a cleaner, greener and smarter lifestyle. Yet, while many believe that do-it-yourself cleaning products are safer for their users and the environment, because they do not contain chemicals, recent research has indicated that this may not be the case. 6 Jan 2016
In 1970 Simon & Garfunkel released a song called 'Keep the Customer Satisfied'. It didn't do particularly well for them - in fact, it only made it onto the music charts when it was covered by other singers. Its main claim to fame was that it appeared on the B-side of the folk duo's famous hit single 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'. 5 Jan 2016
Tiger Brands says it has made "good progress" in its search for a new CEO after former head Peter Matlare gave notice late last year amid fallout from the group's failed multibillion-rand Nigerian investment. 5 Jan 2016
LAS VEGAS - Spending on personal tech gadgets is taking a hit from the economic slowdown in China and the strong US dollar, researchers from the Consumer Technology Association said Monday. 5 Jan 2016
Even though e-commerce giants Jumia and Konga are still Nigeria's foremost startup companies, attention is gradually being extended to other sectors as 2015 saw the launch of quite a number of well-equipped startups emerge in non-retail sectors. 4 Jan 2016
Even though South Africa's e-commerce sector is estimated to estimated to make up only one percent of the total market for consumer goods, we've over the last few years seen many players bank on this figure to grow. Investors are confident to say the least. 4 Jan 2016
BERLIN - Online retail giant Amazon said it will donate the profits from the online purchase of a tune released by the far-right anti-migrant PEGIDA movement to refugees in Germany. 4 Jan 2016
KUALA LUMPUR - At Malaysian e-cigarette outlet Vape Empire, customers kick back and puff out thick, aromatic clouds of vapour in funky flavours like Horny Mango and Creamy Suckerz' Banana Anna. 31 Dec 2015
Over and above the expected 'back to school' specials, Shoprite and Checkers are giving back through their educationally-minded initiatives of 'Class of 2016' and 'Feed a Child, Nourish a Mind'. Here's how. 30 Dec 2015
[NEWSWATCH]: With a mobile wallet solution finally in the wings for the UAE, many are surprised that the technology's already in play in Africa. 30 Dec 2015
HANOI - Hundreds of workers at a Hong Kong-owned garment factory in Vietnam which makes lingerie for labels like Victoria's Secret and Wacoal have been hospitalised with food-poisoning, state media reported on Tuesday. 30 Dec 2015
NeWSWATCH; Local e-tailer OneDayOnly, known for offering exclusive, limited edition deals, has just repeated its 'never-to-be-repeated' deals... 29 Dec 2015
World-renowned jeweller and watch-maker, Cartier, will sponsor the L'Ormarins Queen's Plate in 2016. 28 Dec 2015
FRANKFURT - German sportswear and equipment giant Adidas expects costs to increase sharply next year as a result of the strong dollar, its chief financial officer said in a newspaper interview on Thursday. 28 Dec 2015
Despite fears that the smartphone market is tanking, a research firm believes that the consumer market will show healthy growth as shoppers spend cash on tech during the holiday season. 24 Dec 2015
Two Edcon nonexecutive directors resigned on Wednesday. They are former Absa deputy CEO Louis von Zeuner, who was appointed the designate chair of African Bank's "good bank" in March, and Coal of Africa CEO David Brown. 24 Dec 2015
Consumer brands giant Pioneer Foods believes new investment in its bakery division could unlock value in the 2016 financial year. 23 Dec 2015
Botswana-based retailer Choppies Enterprises is extending its South African footprint with the proposed acquisition of retail outlets owned by niche supermarket group Jwayelani. 23 Dec 2015
FRANKFURT, GERMANY: Embattled German auto giant Volkswagen is abandoning its ambition to become the world's biggest carmaker ahead of Japanese rival Toyota, its new chief executive said in a magazine interview published on Monday. 22 Dec 2015
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