There are some people who might be forgiven for having a sense of schadenfreude at the news that while Telkom is appealing against the fine it got for uncompetitive behaviour, the Competition Commission is also appealing -
for a heftier fine. For years South Africans from all walks of life have bemoaned Telkom's high charges. Organisations need to know that when people reckon they are being ripped off, there can be consequences.
Good news for Denel is that a
new agreement strengthens Denel Aerostructures' role in A400M manufacturing. It's hoped that the development will contribute significantly to the financial turnaround of the South African company and confirm its position as a top-tier supplier on the world's most advanced military airlifter.
There's more to climate change than just higher food prices... Robbie Louw writes that recent research, conducted in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
links the social unrest that plagued the world during 2008/9 and 2011 to high world food prices. The research linked 28 events of social unrest in 22 countries, in which more than 12,000 people died, to the food price index exceeding a critical level.
In the wake of the Woolies saga, the government has plans to strengthen the
employment equity law.
Finally, from a man who himself epitomises French flair and panache, our tame motoring editor, Henrie Geyser reckons that the new Renault Fluence literally
oozes French flair.
Rod Baker, content director
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Airports Company SA (Acsa), the state-owned agency that operates the country's nine major airports, is investigating "several opportunities" to expand its business in the rest of Africa and may close a deal within the next six months, according to the company's acting MD Bongani Maseko. 
Low cost airline Mango is now offering a near complete portfolio of products and services through its mobi-site and tablet applications. The functionality is immediately available in beta phase until 15 October, and now makes it possible for South Africans to book and pay for flights, choose seating and purchase ancillary products on the go. 
The proposed Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project tolls will have significant impact on where buyers will choose to purchase property in future, according to a survey conducted by ooba, South Africa's leading bond originator. 
