The number of Acts regulating South Africa's banking sector has grown from 106 in 1990 to 232 today. However, it's not just banks that are affected: from retailers to telephone operators and from the National Credit Act to FICA and RICA, thousands of businesses have a long list of new compliance needs to meet. 14 Aug 2007
Samsung have launched a high-definition (HD) television and to ensure it's advertising material would stand out in the outdoor environment. The result is a clean, uncluttered visual of the new product with punchy, direct copy to entice consumers. 14 Aug 2007
Make merry this festive season with the special edition Zonnebloem 2002 Merlot magnum stylishly packaged in a unique gift box. 14 Aug 2007
With some of South Africa's finest malls hosting the new Barclay's Bank credit card campaign, Primall Media, a subsidiary of Primedia Unlimited, devised a campaign aimed at reaching every shopper within the targeted malls. 14 Aug 2007
As summer approaches, consumers can look forward to a brand new premium cider from Brandhouse - Foundry Premium Cider. 14 Aug 2007
In the new era of networked economy, personal interaction with stakeholders of a business is of paramount importance and constant conversation is necessary for building and maintaining a strong brand. 13 Aug 2007
At the opening day of Cape Town Fashion Week on 8 August, models for local fashion brand Darkie swept the ramp like an unseasonal South Easter. 13 Aug 2007
Africa's Big Seven exhibition that took place recently saw 243 companies on show. 13 Aug 2007
RFID Journal, media and events company covering radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, and the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA), trade association for the apparel and footwear industries, announced today that Avery Dennison, Motorola and Vue Technology, three leading RFID technology providers, will run a live demonstration at the RFID Journal--AAFA Apparel & Footwear Summit, to be held in New York City, 20 - 22 August 2007. The demonstration will show how RFID can deliver benefits all along the apparel and footwear supply chain. 13 Aug 2007
As part of the Smirnoff Experience, the makers of the Russian spirit have launched a global search to recruit the 'Smirnoff Ten' - a team that will travel the world for a year, re-tracing the journey of the Smirnoff brand, in the search for original nightlife experiences. Now the search has begun for the lucky South African who will ultimately be part of the exclusive Smirnoff Ten. 13 Aug 2007
As some Ghanaian banks enter into mergers and acquisitions in order to stay in business, others have resorted to the introduction of high-tech products in order to stay on top of competition that has partly resulted in the influx of more Nigerian banks. 13 Aug 2007
Ghana and the rest of Africa can make significant progress in developing high-tech export products' industry to boost trade if attention is given to the development of scientific and industrial research base. 13 Aug 2007
The consumer product information website, US Recall News, has reported hundreds of recalls over the last three months, but all of the most dangerous and wide-spread have come from Chinese products. Now the site's editor is asking government to wake up and smell the melamine. 10 Aug 2007
The Retail Owners Institute has revamped and expanded www.RetailOwner.com to help independent retailers fight large franchises, survive and prosper. 10 Aug 2007
Authors, publishers, and others craving their daily fix of Amazon sales ranks may well overdose on Sales Rank Express, a next-generation rank checker that delivers sales ranks, customer ratings, availability info, stock figures, promotional pairings, and much more, all in a compact and convenient display with up to 10 books per page and 400 pages per search. 10 Aug 2007
Creative Child magazine has presented four iPlay products with top honours at its annual toy awards ceremony recently. 10 Aug 2007
With Zimbabwe's economy in meltdown, drastic and fundamental changes are crucial if there is to be a return of international investment and a recovery in that country. 10 Aug 2007
This report reflects the US experience, but it is likely that the same trend will be seen here in South Africa as well; perhaps not in the same time frame, but nevertheless, it will come in time. 10 Aug 2007
Online casinos operating outside of the European Economic Area will not be allowed to advertise in the UK, as the nation's 2005 Gambling Act takes effect next month. 10 Aug 2007
Heinz Foodservice has selected Benchworks, a marketing communications company specialising in brand building, to help introduce two new lines of soup to the foodservice industry. Working closely with Heinz Foodservice, Benchworks has created a programme to promote its Truesoups and Chef Francisco Healthy Creations lines to commercial foodservice distributors and buyers at dozens of regional and local trade shows across the United States starting in September. 8 Aug 2007
Let's do Biz