The researchers from the South African Society for Microbiology (SASM) are teaming up with the Biotechnology Innovation Centres and the Innovation Fund to host South Africa's annual Bio2Biz Conference, being held in KwaZulu-Natal in less than three months' time. 10 Jul 2009
Motorists will from Friday onwards conveniently be able to pay for petrol after filling up with their credit cards. 10 Jul 2009
Ice-cream producer Milkworx on Tuesday, 7 July 2009, announced that it had signed an offer to acquire agricultural and food processing company Ububele through a share swap. 9 Jul 2009
The CEO of JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties, the largest listed property company, on Wednesday said SA was unlikely to see any “meaningful” commercial development in the next 12-18 months due to the economic slump. 9 Jul 2009
The South African job-market is currently under strain due to the economic recession that has not only hit the country, but also affects the whole world. Business is tough, and companies are looking to lay off skills they can do without, while at the same time retaining the best talent they have. 9 Jul 2009
The Cape Wine Academy's MD and wine master, Marilyn Cooper, has been named one of the three finalists in the CEO Magazine's ‘Most Influential Women in Business & Government Awards' in the Arts and Culture Sector. 8 Jul 2009
Cowey Centre and its commercial office building in Durban's Morningside area is set for a R12m makeover. Growthpoint Properties, which owns the building, says the refurbishment is scheduled to start this month and will be undertaken amid trading, with measures in place to ensure minimal disruption for shoppers. 8 Jul 2009
Transport parastatal Transnet has been left saddled with a additional wage bill amounting to more than R700m following a salary settlement with unions. 8 Jul 2009
An Australian scientist says a daily dose of sex is the best thing for producing healthy sperm and daily ejaculation works just as well. 8 Jul 2009
Gloomy announcements in transport and energy industries raise questions over supposed 'green shoots' of recovery. 7 Jul 2009
Crossroads Distribution, an unlisted black-owned and diversified logistics company, says it is on the lookout for acquisition opportunities, but it is not prepared to list even though its revenue is now in excess of R1,4bn. 7 Jul 2009
PARIS: Designer Christian Lacroix has had his back against the wall since the fashion house which bears his name went into administration early last month. 7 Jul 2009
Vehicle manufacturers expect the precipitous decline in the truck market to bottom out in the second half of this year. Last week manufacturers said the rate of decline in new truck sales was stabilising. 6 Jul 2009
Property development in inner-city Johannesburg is bucking the recessionary trend and is likely to continue to do so for years to come. 6 Jul 2009
Kanu's 2004 Chenin Blanc Wooded
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Nederburg Auction - an auspicious year indeed as it also sees South Africa celebrate 350 years of winemaking excellence. Once again, local and international buyers and connoisseurs will be afforded the opportunity to purchase the cream of South Africa's wines from the 156 entries on auction, many of which have garnered accolades at both local and international wine shows, attained coveted listings on airlines or achieved five-star ratings in respected wine guides. 6 Jul 2009
Vehicle manufacturers expect the precipitous decline in the truck market to bottom out in the second half of this year. 6 Jul 2009
Getting tough: Provincial doctors, under the banner of SA Doctors United, have vowed to continue their strike if their pay dispute is not dealt with to their satisfaction. 6 Jul 2009
IFA Hotels & Resorts has acquired a further 5.25% stake in Boschendal, taking its stake in the winelands estate to 37.33%. 3 Jul 2009
Homeopathy risks being subsumed by modern medicine, argues a historian of science. Not only does this means that homeopathy's heroes have become mere footnotes in history, but it could limit homeopathy's potential to contribute to the treatment of today's pressing medical problems, she says. 3 Jul 2009
Seven young designers have made it to the finals of the Elle New Talent Awards 2009 in partnership with Mr Price. Selected from a pool of 70 entries, the finalists will each showcase a range at the Elle New Talent Show at the 2010 Sanlam South African Fashion Week on 16 September 2009. The winner will also get a chance to redesign items from their range to be sold in selected Mr Price stores under the Project label. 2 Jul 2009
