Overwhelming majority of executives say it may take four or more months to find a new position. 3 Jun 2009
The sad news of new vehicle sales continues with May sales down another whopping 34.7% compared to the corresponding month last year. 2 Jun 2009
The price of all grades of petrol will increase by 17 cents per litre at midnight on Wednesday, 3 June 2009, the Department of Minerals and Energy has announced. 1 Jun 2009
Like many in the fashion pack, I was disappointed at the news that Durban Fashion Week had been postponed until further notice. 1 Jun 2009
Inventory management is not just for enterprises anymore. With the advent of e-commerce and globalisation, small companies are engaging in many of the same business processes as large firms and even competing on the same turf at times. To do their jobs right, they need some of the same capabilities as their larger cousins - but they need them for a small-biz price. 1 Jun 2009
Following its highly successful runs of The Magic Flute - Impempe Yomlingo and A Christmas Carol - Ikrismas Kherol two years ago, Isango Portobello returns to the Baxter Theatre stage with The Mysteries - Ihlabathi Nenzaliseko Yalo from June 13 to July 5, at 7.30pm from Tuesday to Saturday, and 3pm on Sundays. 29 May 2009
In recent years there has been a shift in the role of leadership within the business environment. More and more, companies are realising they must give greater attention to what drives their business internally, so that employees remain motivated and focused, and continue to deliver to customers, thereby ensuring the company remains competitive in the market. Previously promoted for their commitment or technical knowledge, leaders at all levels are now expected to understand how to communicate with employees and engage their teams to unlock the desired behaviours that will enable the company to thrive. 29 May 2009
After an 18-month trial of nasty discoveries, it's no wonder Leon Kirkinis, CEO of African Bank Investments (Abil), pauses when asked if given the chance again, he'd still buy Ellerines. 29 May 2009
Zambians say their country is the Real Africa. The landlocked country might not be as superficially ‘flashy' as others, but the investment opportunities abound and can hit one in the face like a ton of bricks. Delegates attending the Intra-Africa Business Breakfast hosted by Upbeat Marketing at Joburg's Michelangelo Hotel yesterday, Thursday 28 May 2009, got a glimpse of Zambia's potential if they choose to head north. 29 May 2009
Super Group, the supply chain and fleet management group, on Thursday advised shareholders that it is in discussions with interested parties relating to the potential disposal of its retail division, specifically the AutoZone and Mica businesses. 28 May 2009
Music played to premature babies may help to reduce their pain and encourage better oral feeding, suggests research published ahead of print in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. 28 May 2009
You have to hand it to e.tv. It's the best news channel in the country by a mile and its always enthusiastically looking for great news angles. But, I really wish it would stop coming up with knee-jerk, pseudo research projects because these are dangerously misleading. 28 May 2009
The Consumer Price Index used to measure inflation, dropped to 8.4% in April, reported Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). 27 May 2009
Sandton City Shopping Centre is undergoing a major refurbishment and expansion, with funding of R1,77bn approved for the first phase. 27 May 2009
Duke Corporate Education (Duke CE) is a newcomer to SA, but not to the world of customised business education solutions. It has offices in the US, UK and India and, in February last year opened an office in Bryanston, Johannesburg. 27 May 2009
Airspace restrictions during the Confederations Cup may affect the aviation industry's day-to-day operations, the SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) said on Wednesday, 27 May 2009. 27 May 2009
Will India's top mobile company, Bharti Airtel, be able to get South African flagship telecoms firm MTN to the altar after their attempted union failed last year? The outlook for a tie-up looks brighter this time round, analysts say. 27 May 2009
Ticket sales for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup are fast approaching the 400,000 mark, with just three weeks before kickoff. 27 May 2009
JOHANNESBURG: According to Vitalab Fertility Clinic, when it comes to infertility, in many cultures, it is the woman who is blamed for failing to produce children. Yet the reality is that, in about 40% of cases, the problem does in fact lie with the man, while, in only 35% of cases, the problem is female orientated. The remaining cases may result from combined factors or be inexplicable. 26 May 2009
South Africa's Gross Domestic Product in the first quarter of 2009 contracted by an annualised 6.4%, Statistics South Africa announced on Tuesday. 26 May 2009
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