The office of the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance is concerned that many consumers are often not aware of the policy's obligations or the consequences of non-compliance. 16 Apr 2009
Ratings agency Moody's has warned that deteriorating economic conditions could put strain on Imperial Holdings, posing a threat to the transport and logistics group's future ratings. 16 Apr 2009
Zeder Investments, which mostly makes investments in unlisted agricultural, food, beverage and food processing companies, aims to raise R500m on the market. 16 Apr 2009
MTV Networks Africa and telecommunications company Zain today revealed that Kenya has been picked to host the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA). The annual celebration of the African continent's contemporary music and youth culture will take place on Saturday 10 October 2009 at the Indoor Arena, Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, airing to a potential TV audience of 1 billion viewers around the world. 16 Apr 2009
Objectives are on target for Ford South Africa‘s engine plant in Mandela Bay to be producing a new engine line-up next year, company president and chief executive Hal Feder has confirmed. 16 Apr 2009
South African engineering and construction company Murray & Roberts Holdings said on Thursday 16 April 2009 that Al Habtoor Murray & Roberts Takenaka Joint Venture has reached mutual agreement with Dubai Civil Aviation to withdraw from its contract to construct Dubai International Airport Concourse 3. 16 Apr 2009
The Department of Trade and Industry said on Wednesday 15 April 2009 it was still in consultation over what specific measures to take to rescue the ailing motor industry, which is facing a deepening crisis. 16 Apr 2009
Retail trade figures for the month of February decreased by 4.5%, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported on Wednesday, 15 April 2009. 15 Apr 2009
The economic crisis has stunned even the venerable Mercedes-Benz SA. Right now, the German-owned group is temporarily closed as it scrambles to cut costs and adjust itself to fragile new premium car sales. 15 Apr 2009
“Ours Was Dawn”, a musically-driven play from acclaimed play-write Monde Wani, runs at the Artscape from April 25-May 2 and celebrates the triumph of humanity in the new South Africa. First commissioned by the University of St John's & St Benedict in Minneapolis, USA, for performances during Martin Luther Week in 2008, “Ours Was Dawn” is a two-hander starring husband and wife actors Monde and Nomsa Wani. 15 Apr 2009
The economy the world over has been in a state of chaos, and the effects are being felt far and wide, including the air cargo and express freight industries. While shipping volumes around the world are significantly lower than they have been in previous years, opportunities still exist for operators in the industry. The upcoming Air Cargo and Express Freight Conference, hosted by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILTSA) will explore some of these opportunities, whilst equipping delegates with the knowledge they need to survive the temporary downturn. 15 Apr 2009
Listed fixed-line operator Telkom's decision to pull the plug on its pay-TV venture, Telkom Media, has resurrected interest in its operating licence from two black-owned communications firms. 15 Apr 2009
Food and furniture retailer the Shoprite Group has been rapped on the knuckles by nongovernmental organisation Bench Marks Foundation for running outlets that do not give back to the local economy. 15 Apr 2009
International specialist banking group, Investec, boosted ticket sales for the FIFA Confederations Cup when it purchased 50,000 tickets for the tournament. 15 Apr 2009
The sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf has been awarded the coveted title of 2009 World Car of the Year. 14 Apr 2009
I almost couldn't have imagined it. I give myself a little leeway, but after years of writing and talking about "new, new things" it didn't really dawn on me that at some point we'd be talking about a new, new economy - but we are. 14 Apr 2009
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company, presented by Edouard Miasnikov, will be visiting Artscape Theatre between July 15 and 19 for 6 performances only. It will be there first visit to Cape Town. Various other cities in South Africa will be visited during June 21 and July 19. 14 Apr 2009
Athletics South Africa (ASA) announced today that the South African athletes dominated the Southern Region Half Marathon Championships held in the Comoros on Sunday 12 April winning both the men and women's titles. 14 Apr 2009
South African senior referee, Daniel Bennett, will be leaving for England on Wednesday, 15 April 2009, to undergo 14 days of high intensity training at the facilities of the Professional Games Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), which is the professional wing for Referees in the English Football Association. 14 Apr 2009
Dressed as a gypsy fortune teller and Caribbean pirate (not quite Balkan but at least dressed up) myself and friend made the long (we got lost a couple of times) drive to the Bloemendal Restaurant in Durbanville for the best and only Balkanology party in South Africa. 14 Apr 2009
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