Netcare's Group Pharmacy Director, Ingrid Davis, and Occupational Health South Africa (OCSA) CEO, Agatha Pretorius have been named as two of the five finalists for this year's prestigious Businesswoman of The Year Awards. 17 Jul 2007
The prestigious Travel and Leisure Magazine in the United States has ranked Cape Town as the number one city in Africa and the Middle East region. 17 Jul 2007
After prolonged economic stagnation, and at times even decline, Africa is experiencing an economic resurgence. 17 Jul 2007
A groundbreaking move by South Africa's health department could see nurses being paid at least 20 percent more, becoming the first beneficiaries of a plan to attract more healthcare students and keep homegrown skills home with higher salaries. 17 Jul 2007
Web shoppers have a need for speed. They've gobbled up broadband connections, and they're less patient in poking around sites that they perceive as wasting their time. They've also become a little smarter - and more squeamish - about credit card fraud, and they'll quickly take flight if they don't feel right about an e-vendor's security. 17 Jul 2007
Scores of white commercial farmers who left Zimbabwe after their farms were seized as part of President Robert Mugabe's land reform policies are returning home as the promise of greener pastures elsewhere in southern Africa fails to materialise. 17 Jul 2007
Researchers have discovered that a drug called "varenicline" could help curb the urges to both smoke and drink. 17 Jul 2007
India and Egypt led the international challenge at the Africa Big 7 retail trade expo which opened at Gallagher Estate, Midrand yesterday, Sunday 15 July 2007, with large pavilions showcasing all number of products to African buyers and retailers. Bizcommunity.com also used the opportunity presented by the show to launch daily news into Africa with our new retail portal: www.bizcommunity.com. 16 Jul 2007
Can't find new smokers in the West? Why not try kids in Africa! 16 Jul 2007
Can't find new smokers in the West? Why not try kids in Africa! 16 Jul 2007
Four hours in economy class doubles the risk for deep vein thrombosis. 16 Jul 2007
For the first time, it can now be shown what enzyme copies the genetic make-up of cells. 16 Jul 2007
The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is partnering with GF Jooste Hospital (GFH) in Mannenberg to run a management course. 16 Jul 2007
Facilities and staff are being stretched beyond capacity as Swaziland's public healthcare system buckles under a surge of HIV/AIDS patients, leaving many with home-based care (HBC) as the only alternative, says a new report. 16 Jul 2007
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is to launch an emergency effort to help thousands of people displaced by heavy rains and flash floods across Sudan that have left 30 dead and scores injured. 16 Jul 2007
The result of the fixed-line operator's slide towards common sense is less ammunition for ex-South Africans and more overseas business for the country's enterprise content management (ECM) industry. This is according to Ronald Melmed, MD of Digital Archiving Systems (DAS). 13 Jul 2007
Executive chef of the Grande Provence restaurant in Franschoek, Peter Templehoff, is the new Sunday Times Food Chef of the year. His crown came with a with a cash prize of R30 000. 13 Jul 2007
The judges for 2007 Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards have been announced. These awards honour hospitality and tourism businesses that implement sustainable environmental, economic and social programmes. 13 Jul 2007
The advent of search engine giant Google tops the Software and Information Industry Association list of the top 10 developments in e-commerce during the past decade. 13 Jul 2007
The Australian government has issued a revised warning to its citizens against travelling to Zimbabwe as violence escalates in the country amidst the chaos accompanying the government directive on price cuts. 13 Jul 2007
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