Nutrition surveys by the Sri Lankan government and international agencies show rising levels of acute malnutrition in the northern Jaffna district. 19 Jul 2007
The mistake that many people make when writing content is adhering too closely to a particular keyword density. When you are too attached to hitting a percentage, you may be focusing more on the search engines than you are on your site's human audience. Doing this can detract from the original goal of the page, which is to convert visitors into paying clients. The key concept to remember is "targeted content." 19 Jul 2007
eBucks has been recognised as South Africa's most valuable rewards program in two categories, according to the findings of the 2007 Value in Rewards Programs survey. 19 Jul 2007
Search has already proven itself in the PC world not only as a way to meet users' needs, but as an effective way to turn those needs into money so that thinking is being carried over into the mobile world, explained John du Pre Gauntt, author of the eMarketer report and the company's senior analyst for wireless. 18 Jul 2007
The 2007 Flux Trend Review, in association with Bizcommunity.com is a two-day trends conference aimed at both business and consumers. It will take place in Johannesburg on 7-8 September 2007. 18 Jul 2007
South African transport companies received a boost last year with the launch of the www.Bid2Load.com website and the response to this high-tech transport matchmaker is evidence of the need for technology-driven solutions in the highly competitive transport industry. 18 Jul 2007
BOC Kenya has won the Company of the Year (COYA) award of Financial Management practices in the manufacturing company category, for its key role boosting corporate governance and best practice in prudent financial operations. 18 Jul 2007
A Dutch phase III randomised controlled trial involving 820 patients has been done to investigate sequential versus combination chemotherapy with capecitabine, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin in advanced colorectal cancer (CAIRO). 18 Jul 2007
Developing successful co-branding relationships requires commitment and investment from both parties. Philips and Sara Lee provide us with a great example of how companies can effectively develop such partnerships to drive innovation and create new markets, enhancing their brand equity. 17 Jul 2007
The top excuses for unlicensed software use reveals business owners and senior management are still unaware that responsibility for software licensing rests with them. 17 Jul 2007
It is estimated Africa needs three times the number of health workers it actually has right now. 17 Jul 2007
Netcare's Group Pharmacy Director, Ingrid Davis, and Occupational Health South Africa (OCSA) CEO, Agatha Pretorius have been named as two of the five finalists for this year's prestigious Businesswoman of The Year Awards. 17 Jul 2007
The prestigious Travel and Leisure Magazine in the United States has ranked Cape Town as the number one city in Africa and the Middle East region. 17 Jul 2007
After prolonged economic stagnation, and at times even decline, Africa is experiencing an economic resurgence. 17 Jul 2007
A groundbreaking move by South Africa's health department could see nurses being paid at least 20 percent more, becoming the first beneficiaries of a plan to attract more healthcare students and keep homegrown skills home with higher salaries. 17 Jul 2007
Web shoppers have a need for speed. They've gobbled up broadband connections, and they're less patient in poking around sites that they perceive as wasting their time. They've also become a little smarter - and more squeamish - about credit card fraud, and they'll quickly take flight if they don't feel right about an e-vendor's security. 17 Jul 2007
Scores of white commercial farmers who left Zimbabwe after their farms were seized as part of President Robert Mugabe's land reform policies are returning home as the promise of greener pastures elsewhere in southern Africa fails to materialise. 17 Jul 2007
Researchers have discovered that a drug called "varenicline" could help curb the urges to both smoke and drink. 17 Jul 2007
India and Egypt led the international challenge at the Africa Big 7 retail trade expo which opened at Gallagher Estate, Midrand yesterday, Sunday 15 July 2007, with large pavilions showcasing all number of products to African buyers and retailers. Bizcommunity.com also used the opportunity presented by the show to launch daily news into Africa with our new retail portal: www.bizcommunity.com. 16 Jul 2007
Can't find new smokers in the West? Why not try kids in Africa! 16 Jul 2007
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