Local data security solutions provider J2 Software, the distributor of T3 Security products throughout Africa, recently launched a new T3 Insure division for offering customers global theft insurance. 11 Apr 2007
Cuban health professionals are providing medical services in Ethiopia in order to curb the shortage of skills in some medical fields in the African country. 10 Apr 2007
LG Electronics (LG), a global leader in high-performance liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, has introduced its 2007 line of innovative LCD computer monitors for the U.S. market, all of which are “Certified for Windows Vista” widescreen LCDs. 2 Apr 2007
With the 2007 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Report again indicating that South Africa performs poorly in comparison to other emerging economies in terms of entrepreneurial activity and development, attention is being focused on interventions which support and encourage business initiatives and development. 2 Apr 2007
Winners of the Diners Club ASATA Awards, the annual awards held to recognise superior service provided by suppliers to the travel industry, voted for by South African travel agents, were announced last week at the annual ASATA (Association of Southern African Travel Agents) Congress held in Muldersdrift. 2 Apr 2007
Motorola has announced four new additions to its extensive mass market portfolio, including the Motorola W218, W360, W380 and W395. Building on the MOTOMOBILE portfolio additions announced at 3GSM, Motorola’s mass market portfolio will continue to meet the diversified needs of consumers around the globe by providing mobile experiences that deliver uncompromising style, innovation and entertainment -- at an affordable price. 2 Apr 2007
The demand for fully equipped office space is spreading up Africa, leading the Regus Group to open four new centres from the tip of the continent into Kenya and Nigeria. 30 Mar 2007
The Departments of Water Affairs and Forestry and Health have unveiled the National Health and Hygiene Education Strategy in Umsinga in KwaZulu-Natal. 26 Mar 2007
The latest Internet Security Threat Report released last week by Symantec reveals that the current Internet threat environment is characterised by an increase in data theft, data leakage, and the creation of targeted, malicious code for the purpose of stealing confidential information. In fact, South Africa ranked number 42 in terms of malicious activity and 34 in terms of phishing hosts. 26 Mar 2007
FOURWAYS, JOHANNESBURG: The Catwalk, a new concept in contemporary launch and entertainment locale, will be celebrating the opening of its first venue, as well as “The Face of Catwalk” semi-finals, on location in the Fourways Mall on 26 April 2007. 26 Mar 2007
The luxury English brand Penhaligons uses vintage-style plastic bottles to store their bathroom amenities at five-star hotels. Approximating five-star luxury in only that respect, The City Lodge uses the same shaped bottles for theirs. 26 Mar 2007
Vergelegen is South Africa’s winner of the Great Wine Capitals of the World Network Best of Tourism Awards, announced in Mendoza, Argentina last year. The highly reputed Stellenbosch estate, critically acclaimed for its wines both domestically and abroad, was one of eight global winners, rubbing shoulders with some of the most celebrated names in wine. 25 Mar 2007
Networking infrastructure of the future will differ vastly from the relatively typical setup that characterises the modern workplace of today, which is essentially wired infrastructure incorporating a wireless component and a router of sorts to communicate with the outside world. 23 Mar 2007
Digital Distributors was one of a handful of print industry influencers invited by the Printing Industries Federation of South Africa (PIFSA) to provide an international speaker for the Print Expo Conference, which formed part of Print Expo 2007 held at NASREC recently. 23 Mar 2007
Cecilia Makhiwane Hospital in the Eastern Cape will soon be counted among the world class hospitals, Health MEC Nomsa Jajula has said. 23 Mar 2007
CAPE TOWN: Award winning Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa has expanded the conference and banqueting facilities to include two new breathtaking venues due to the increasing demand for conferences and banquets. Both new conference rooms are enclosed with glass and are filled with natural light, while providing unique and awe-inspiring views of both The Twelve Apostles Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. 23 Mar 2007
The Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) plans to further strengthen its position as South Africa’s premier business tourism destination. Cawe Mahlati, chief executive officer of the GTA says increasing both local and international business tourism to Gauteng is one of the organisation’s strategic priorities. “We believe Gauteng is uniquely positioned as South Africa’s home of BusinessUnusual, providing the ideal getaway and allowing for innovative thinking.” 22 Mar 2007
IP telephony provider BizCall, a member of the Alt-X listed DataPro Group, is now an official reseller of the Epygi IP PBX range that makes the benefits of voice over IP (VOIP) telephony available to small and medium businesses in a simple, affordable package. 19 Mar 2007
The workplace is not what it used to be. Employees do not necessarily fit traditional profiles and cannot be easily categorised. At the same time businesses are under increasing pressure to review their structures and critical operations in order to keep up with daily innovation in digital communication equipment and resources. 19 Mar 2007
Five carefully selected, enthusiastic young scholars are learning the ropes at Cape Town's five-star Cape Grace hotel as part of a new initiative designed to support the industry with much needed skill. 16 Mar 2007
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