The rugby fever in South Africa leading up to the World Cup Final was amazing. Now we need to build on that spirit in our normal business relationships. 26 Oct 2007
The Consumer Price Index (CPIX), excluding mortgage interest rate changes, for September 2007 has come in 0.4 of a percentage point higher at 6.7% year on year (y/y), compared to 6.3% in August. 25 Oct 2007
Zimbabwe's central bank chief pledged Wednesday that empty shop shelves would soon be replenished as he denounced the "anarchy" inspired by the government's order for retailers to slash their prices in half. 25 Oct 2007
There has been a marked improvement in the quality of vehicles sold in South Africa with the number of complaints per 100 vehicles down by nearly 24% according to the annual Synovate Quality Awards 2007. 24 Oct 2007
Calling all women - donate your bras for a worthy cause - yes, it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month... 23 Oct 2007
Volkswagen has launched a new lifestyle vehicle called California which is tailor made for outdoor-loving South Africans. 22 Oct 2007
For many Americans, the potential to track one's DNA to a specific country, region or tribe with a take-home kit is highly alluring. But… 22 Oct 2007
On Halloween night, kids across the writer's neighbourhood where she lives in the United States can be heard howling with delight. Veins spiked with sugar and goody bags overflowing with chocolate bars propel tiny devils, ghouls and goblins from door to door. 22 Oct 2007
Wiehan Brink was recently named champion Master Bartender in South Africa during the final of the Pilsner Urquell Master Bartender program. 22 Oct 2007
The Cape Times of the 25th April 2007 carried the story of a local man who encountered difficulties when trying to dispose of toxic waste. He was advised by a council official that he should discard of this waste (poisons, old medicine, pesticides and old batteries) in his bin, as everyone else does. 19 Oct 2007
Our planet is sick, and we will not be able to heal it unless we all take steps to reduce and eliminate everything that we and others are doing that is harming the earth. 19 Oct 2007
Two of Zimbabwe's weekly newspapers, the Zimbabwe Independent and The Financial Gazette are now trading on the black market due to overwhelming demand spurred by lower prices and hunger for news in a depleted market with only one state-owed daily newspaper. 19 Oct 2007
The 2007 Kinsey Report has just been released and of the local motoring brands surveyed the Nissan Tiida 1.6 Visia is the car with the most economical parts package. 18 Oct 2007
It was a case of third time lucky for a Western Cape duo of four-by-four enthusiasts who won the grueling Spirit of Africa off-road trials recently on their third attempt. 18 Oct 2007
Recognising Africa's growing potential and a lack of quality hotels in many countries throughout the continent, The Rezidor Hotel Group has signed a €35 million financial joint venture agreement with four Nordic government funds to expand its presence in Africa. 17 Oct 2007
USA - The Small Business Research Board (SBRB) has established a Small Business Confidence Index (SBCI) for two new industry categories, the retail and distribution/wholesaling businesses, it was announced on 16 October. 17 Oct 2007
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is required by law to keep accurate registers of all the healthcare practitioners falling under its authority. 16 Oct 2007
One of the South African motor industry's biggest turnarounds in history in terms of brand marketing position and sales has boosted sales of Lexus to phenomenal heights. 16 Oct 2007
Saloon and estate versions of the new Jaguar X-TYPE – including for the first time a 2.2-litre diesel with automatic transmission – are due to go on sale in South Africa in about May next year. 16 Oct 2007
When people think of ill health in Africa, their minds immediately turn to AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Diarrhoea and Maternal Mortality among others. 15 Oct 2007
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