The fashion world thrives on seductive imagery but the clothing industry itself is grounded in business reality. 31 Mar 2009
The price of 93 grade petrol will increase by 36 cents per litre at midnight on Tuesday, the Department of Minerals and Energy announced on Friday, 27 March 2009. 30 Mar 2009
The Y-Factor, a men's health forum, took place in Bloemfontein on Saturday 14th March 2009. The forum provided a platform for men to find out more about certain age-related health and wellness concerns. 30 Mar 2009
State owned utility Transnet has signed a R4 billion loan agreement with the Japan Bank for International Co-operation (JBIC) to fund the widening and deepening of the Durban harbour. 27 Mar 2009
The retail component of Eden on the Bay, a new mixed-use development situated right on Bloubergstrand's Big Bay Beach, opened its doors for the very first time yesterday morning, 26 March 2009. 27 Mar 2009
South Africa's choice on Wednesday 25 March 2009 as the host country for the Indian Premier League cricket competition, because of security fears in Pakistan, has been welcomed by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee. The OC has also pointed out that, contrary to media reports, it was not the organiser of the aborted Peace Conference. 26 Mar 2009
South Africa's annual Gross Domestic Product decelerated to 3.1% in 2008, according to the Reserve Bank's Quarterly Bulletin released on Wednesday, 25 March 2009. 26 Mar 2009
PARIS: Another fashion designer's personal art collection goes up for sale in Paris this year, more than 1,000 items owned by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, known the world over simply as "Kenzo". 26 Mar 2009
Developers of the new multi-million rand shopping centre in Beacon Bay are confident of success, despite the gloomy economy. 26 Mar 2009
The latest Credit Bureau Monitor indicates that while lower interest rates and salary increases might ameliorate the plight of many consumers paying off debts, the percentage of consumers in good standing is continuing to fall. 25 Mar 2009
On 18 August, 2009 Somerset Hospital will commemorate its 150th year with a rededication of the stone-laying ceremony that took place in 1859. On the 18 August 1859 as his last public duty before leaving the Cape, Governor Sir George Grey laid the cornerstone of the Somerset Hospital building on a site at Green Point, between the Chavonnes Battery and the town. As part of the anniversary celebrations various activities have been planned during the year. 25 Mar 2009
SA's quarterly financial statistics released on Tuesday, 24 March 2009, show that non-farm, non government turnover accelerated to a 14.2% year-on-year (y/y) rise in the fourth quarter, but dipped 2.8% between the third and fourth quarters of 2008. 24 Mar 2009
Furniture group JD Group announced on Tuesday, 24 March 2009, that it has purchased a further 15% stake in Blake & Associates from the founding members, thereby increasing its controlling shareholding from 55% to 70%. 24 Mar 2009
If you are a parent, or if you have a patient or a learner with Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, ADHD or a related disorder don't miss the Challenging Children Conference to be held in Joburg on 19 and 20 July. It's an opportunity to access the latest research and developments in the field. 24 Mar 2009
Just over 10 years ago, South African Breweries (SAB), as it was then, listed on the London Stock Exchange, in a move that was bold, ambitious and risky. The company was one of six prominent South African companies that did so to escape exchange controls, improve their access to capital and have a stab at internationalising their businesses. 24 Mar 2009
Volumes at the Durban container terminal dropped 15.6% from December to last month compared with the same period last year, Solly Letsoalo, chief operating officer at Transnet Port Terminals, has reported. 23 Mar 2009
A whisky sale in Edinburgh, Scotland, earlier this month saw some excellent prices being paid for old and rare malts, which continue to be in great demand. 20 Mar 2009
Brewing giant SABMiller has signed an agreement with its JV partner, Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk), to acquire Vinamilk's 50% interest in SABMiller Vietnam JV Company Limited, the group said on Friday, 20 March 2009. 20 Mar 2009
Deputy President Baleka Mbete has expressed concern at the slow ticket sales for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and has urged South Africans and Africans to start buying more tickets. 20 Mar 2009
Pharmaceutical drug counterfeiters can foil even the most sophisticated technology if consumers cannot personally verify their medication's safety, according to Ghanaian entrepreneurs who will soon introduce in West Africa verification via cell phone text. 20 Mar 2009
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