The Jet Community Awards, southern Africa's popular grassroots community awards programme, is open for entries once again to those extraordinary organisations and individuals who dedicate their time and energy to the upliftment of their local communities. Now in its sixth year, there's R1 million in prize money on offer and entries are being accepted from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. 10 Apr 2008
One in three Swazi women has suffered some form of sexual abuse as a child; one in four experienced physical violence, a new United Nations survey revealed this week. 10 Apr 2008
Following on the announcement during March that it had acquired the Swift Group in Dubai and was in the process of finalising a further acquisition, Barloworld Logistics has announced the acquisition of Hong Kong-based logistics company Flynt International for US$13 million. The purchase price is subject to final adjustment based on profit and other warranties to be achieved. 9 Apr 2008
The European Commission introduced new rules on Monday, 7 April 2008, for mobile communications on aircrafts during flights. The new regulations give the airlines a green light to let their passengers talk on their mobile phones midair - with a few caveats, of course. 8 Apr 2008
New US research suggests that the average household with children with autism not only spends thousands of dollars toward educational, behavioural and health care expenses each year, but also suffers from a lesser-known cost that hits them up front – a sizeable chunk of missed household income, perhaps as much as $6,200 annually. 8 Apr 2008
If I had my way I would get every company in the world to remove the word service from customer service and replace it with care. 8 Apr 2008
Passengers flying from South African airports are now paying less for airport taxes, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) announced last week. 7 Apr 2008
With cold and wet weather drawing nearer and with public holidays coming up towards the end of April, motorists should take extra care, particularly when negotiating mountain passes. 7 Apr 2008
The Foschini Annual Design (FAD) Awards competition is open for entry. Now in its seventh year, this competition affords aspiring fashion designers the opportunity to design reality fashion for the modern fashion-conscious South African working woman. 7 Apr 2008
Consolidated medical information online could not only save lives but also create efficiencies. Plus, privacy concerns could be swept aside by allowing patients to secure their data by giving short-term or long-term passwords to medical providers. 7 Apr 2008
Do you dress in style? Are you up with the latest fashions? Then get to Mdantsane City Mall in NU6; it officially opens on April 24. And while you're about it... feel like enjoying a meal? 4 Apr 2008
New vehicle sales for March 2008 are down by a massive 15.5% compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) today, Wednesday 2 April. 2 Apr 2008
Europe's road freight industry is set for strong growth over the coming five years, according to independent market analyst Datamonitor's latest research. 2 Apr 2008
Property redevelopment to boost Atlantis economy and uplift the local community. 1 Apr 2008
We are facing higher prices and costs at every turn, and millions of us are unable to cope. 1 Apr 2008
Three of the world's prestige brands – Aston Martin, Rolls Royce and Bentley - will be on display at the Durban Motor Show, which will be staged at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 10 - 13 April 2008. 31 Mar 2008
In workplaces where nurses are bullied, the quality of patient care declines, the health of nurses suffers, and the retention of quality nurses becomes difficult. 31 Mar 2008
The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) is one of only a few centres in Canada that perform living donor liver transplantation, a surgical procedure developed in the late 1980s that expands the organ donor pool. About 80 liver transplants are done a year in Alberta, 10 of those being living-donor. 31 Mar 2008
Mushroom and fruit juice company Country Foods Group has bought fishmonger The Mediterranean for R2. 28 Mar 2008
Triumph, one of the world's leading lingerie brands, has launched a global design competition, the Triumph Inspiration Award, as part of its commitment to supporting emerging design talent. Fashion design students from across South Africa have submitted designs over the last month and 22 finalists have been selected to take part in the national final in Cape Town in May. 27 Mar 2008
