What kind of stocks are beating the bear market? Defensive, value or growth? On the results so far, it is all three of these. Some shares in all of these categories are doing surprisingly well, considering that the JSE entered the worst bear market in many years after reaching a record high in late May last year. 31 Jul 2009
With about 300 brands in more than 80 countries and 28 research and development facilities on four continents, Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a global leader in fast-moving consumer goods. 30 Jul 2009
A new container and warehouse facility has been opened by BLG Logistics on the West Bank in East London. 30 Jul 2009
Recovery in consumer spending is still a long way off despite the recent release of a raft of upbeat trading figures from major retailers, analysts have warned. 30 Jul 2009
Scientists in India are reporting successful laboratory tests of a new and potentially safer alternative to silver-based gels applied to the skin of burn patients to treat infections. 30 Jul 2009
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), used to measure inflation, dropped to 6.9% in June compared to 8% in May, reported Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Wednesday, 29 July 2009. 29 Jul 2009
This year is a momentous one for the South African wine industry. Not only does it celebrate 350 years of winemaking excellence in South Africa, it also marks the 35th anniversary of the Nederburg Auction - and with National Women's Day just around the corner, it is fitting that this year's Auction welcomes female winemakers - Andrea Freeborough, Liza Goodwin, and family duo, Irina von Holdt and Fran Botha. 29 Jul 2009
Newbie to the All Blacks Owen Franks has the undesirable task of taking on Bok scrum kingpin Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira in Saturday's return Tri-Nations match. 29 Jul 2009
PARIS, FRANCE: Italian retailer Borletti has emerged as the early favourite to take over the Christian Lacroix fashion house, in administration since early June, its court-appointed administrators said. 28 Jul 2009
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS: Dutch logistics group TNT reported on Monday a 60.5% slump in second-quarter earnings, much worse than expected by analysts. 28 Jul 2009
PARIS, FRANCE: Next week will be decisive for the future of the Christian Lacroix fashion house, in administration since early June, as the deadline for potential buyers to submit their offers expired on Monday, 27 July 2009. 28 Jul 2009
Thousands of patients in South Africa are in desperate need of organ and/or tissue transplants. Sadly, the need has vastly outweighed the availability. 28 Jul 2009
Selected from amongst more than 1,000 entries, Lincoln Mokoena is one of 11 finalists in this year's AuDITIONS Urban Tribes gold jewellery design competition. 27 Jul 2009
Country Foods is in a mess. Its phone lines have been cut and officially it does not have a CEO, a chairman or a financial director. Neither does it have an auditor, a designated adviser or a company secretary. It's unclear whether it has operational assets. 24 Jul 2009
Big supermarket chains need the small suppliers, who in turn need the supermarkets. Yet small suppliers say the odds are not loaded in their favour. 24 Jul 2009
PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma and Sir Richard Branson, chairman of the Virgin Group, have agreed to establish a Disease Control Hub in South Africa. 23 Jul 2009
About 700 commercial workers employed by mass discounters Makro, which includes Game and Dion outlets in Port Elizabeth, are expected to embark on a one-day strike on Friday, 24 July 2009. 23 Jul 2009
South African agri-business Afgri said on Wednesday, 22 July 2009, that Afgri Operations and Laeveld Korporatiewe Beleggings, both wholly owned subsidiaries of Afgri, have reached an agreement, which if it becomes unconditional, will see the disposal of 11 retail branches in the Lowveld area to MGK Bedryfsmaatskappy. 22 Jul 2009
The R1,2-billion Mall of the North regional shopping centre in Polokwane is set to open in the first quarter next year with construction well under way. 22 Jul 2009
Since January 2008 wheat costs have come down, but bread prices have not. 22 Jul 2009
