Updating global ad forecasts, ZenithOptimedia provides new projections that lowers US advertising growth from the previous 3.3% in 2007 to a now expected 2.5% primarily due to a credit squeeze and continued slump in housing market. 13 Dec 2007
Civil society groups in the Niger Delta region have warned that the government is destroying communities' health and Nigeria's environment by flouting laws against gas flaring, a technique used in oil production. 13 Dec 2007
Under-funding and lack of political will have left Congo's healthcare system in a “disastrous” state, according to a human rights group, which has called on the government to match its public declarations with action. 13 Dec 2007
Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn, internationally renowned for his work as a scientist, writer and meditation teacher engaged in bringing mindfulness into the mainstream of medicine and society, will tour South Africa for the first time in May 2008. 12 Dec 2007
The new Toyota 14-seater taxi, based on the popular Quantum commuter bus, has arrived on the local market. 11 Dec 2007
Rising interest rates are stifling one of the JSE's hottest sectors — but we will only really see the effects of the retail slowdown after the festive season. 11 Dec 2007
Representatives of government, NGOs, the UN and donors in Liberia are probing the merits and drawbacks of health care fees, as the government weighs whether to maintain free services in public facilities. 11 Dec 2007
Depression is well recognized as a public health problem that can run the risk of becoming chronic, disabling and life threatening if left untreated. 10 Dec 2007
The Honda Jazz has for the fourth consecutive year won top honours in the J.D Power and Associates 2007 South Africa Initial Quality Study. 7 Dec 2007
Following the sale of its Chrysler partner to an American company earlier this year, DaimlerChrysler South Africa has now formally changed its name to Mercedes-Benz South Africa. 7 Dec 2007
The upcoming festive season will see a record number of South Africans doing their Christmas shopping online. This is according to Gary Hadfield, CEO of online retailer, kalahari.net. 7 Dec 2007
Online retailers will have generated around R200-million by the time stores close for Christmas this year. And the most popular item on sale on the Internet is… satellite navigation systems for cars. 7 Dec 2007
It's been 40 years since Chris Barnard performed the world's first heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital. 6 Dec 2007
More than 500,000 passengers are expected to flow through the Lebombo border between Mozambique and South Africa this festive season. 6 Dec 2007
Blind people will no longer have to rely on others to read to them Home Affairs information, since the department's “Know your Home Affairs Services” brochure is now available in braille. 6 Dec 2007
The season to be jolly is upon us, and brings with it hopes of buying new bicycles, Playstations and the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figurine for the youngster, but can you afford it? 6 Dec 2007
During the festive season, a night time visit to Nelson Mandela Square reveals the social and shopping heart of Sandton transformed into a living light sculpture. Nelson Mandela Square's interior and exterior will be bathed in red, with thousands of fairy lights, where kilometres of garlands and a 7m high Christmas tree create an after dark fantasy light-scape. 6 Dec 2007
As the silly season gets underway, the number of parties to attend and opportunities to drink increase exponentially and you don't want to miss out. You've already begun to diarise the number of hangovers you have to fit in to your work week. 6 Dec 2007
Nelson Mandela Bay residents face a bleak Christmas, and a tough time going into the New Year as food and oil prices continue to rocket. 6 Dec 2007
China has signed agreements with 28 African countries to exempt their debts and offered 13 preferential loans to 10 countries on the continent. 5 Dec 2007
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