Yesterday, 24 April, Eastern Cape Premier Nosimo Balindlela officially opened the multi-million Rand Mdantsane Shopping Centre, the second largest mall in the entire province. 25 Apr 2008
The blackout that left most of Walmer in darkness for close on a week has been devastating to businesses in the area, with millions of rands in revenue being lost. 24 Apr 2008
The Balfour Park shopping centre in Highlands North is undergoing a huge R120m refurbishment to completely rejuvenate the 22-year-old centre. 23 Apr 2008
A simplified economical method of giving rabies vaccine is just as effective as the expensive standard vaccine regimen at stimulating anti-rabies antibodies. 23 Apr 2008
South African motorists will be able to sample two exciting additions to the local automotive landscape when the Suzuki Acceleration Series kicks off at Cape Town's Canal Walk shopping centre this weekend. 22 Apr 2008
If you want to beat, or at least be able to handle, rising food prices then, according to a leading economist, you simply have to cut down on the exotic foods. 22 Apr 2008
Repairs to the demolished substation that blew up in Walmer on Friday could take some time. 22 Apr 2008
Businessmen and tourists visiting Namibia can now explore that vast country in an all-wheel drive Subaru Forester which is ideally suited to the rugged terrain. 20 Apr 2008
Consumers in SA are facing a triple-whammy of double-digit food inflation, stubbornly high fuel prices and interest rates that have increased by 4,5 percentage points since June 2006. 18 Apr 2008
A Cochrane Systematic Review of medical research found that four out of five patients who are seen in primary care with simple sinusitis improved within two weeks even if they had not been given antibiotics. 18 Apr 2008
Retail sales improved unexpectedly in February, rising at their fastest pace in eight months and suggesting that concern over slower consumer spending may be overdone. 17 Apr 2008
A new study has found that taking vitamin or antioxidant supplements does not prolong life. 17 Apr 2008
Although there has been a marked improvement in the quality of service car owners receive from dealerships, there are growing concerns about how the car industry handles complaints. 16 Apr 2008
Retailers are expected to see an increase in bad debt as rate hikes put pressure on consumers, but analysts say most retailers would have anticipated the impending debt crunch and are ready for it. 16 Apr 2008
The Retail.Bizcommunity New Products Pavilion at the Cape Town Good Food and Wine Show is THE place to launch all your new products. Last year, the show attracted 45 000 visitors. This year 50 000 are expected – and among them could be many thousands of potential customers for your company's products! 16 Apr 2008
South Africa's roads are deteriorating at an alarming rate with potholes, major roadworks and constant road name changes not making it any easier for motorists to plan their trips. 14 Apr 2008
Rising interest rates, soaring inflation and waning growth in disposable income have all conspired to take a mounting toll on household demand. 14 Apr 2008
Listed property companies that have large exposures to retail property are likely to be the biggest victims of load shedding. 11 Apr 2008
With the Olympic Games set to start in a few months, China has a lot to prove about its place in the global economy. After years of doing the manufacturing work for Western interests, China has learned a thing or two and is now striking out on its own. 11 Apr 2008
A new report, Retailing in France 2008, published this week by retail analysts Verdict Research, part of the Datamonitor Group, finds that a growth revolution for French retail could be on the cards. 11 Apr 2008
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