Michael Schumacher, seven-time FIA Formula One World Champion, is to become Bacardi's Global Social Responsibility Ambassador and drive their campaign communicating a “don't drink and drive” message. 27 Sep 2007
Looking at the growth in the premium cider market, Brandhouse created Foundry Premium cider to offer consumers a truly masculine cider with a smooth taste and genuine dry finish. Brewed according to age-old cider making traditions, the master brewers follow a meticulous and time-consuming 871 step process to ensure that every drop meets with their high standards. 27 Sep 2007
As outsourcing grows, so does the number of product recalls - up by more than 50% in the last six years. What can be done to protect consumers? The best way to address faulty design or any other product flaw - and prevent a recall - is to insist on quality at every stage of the manufacturing process. 27 Sep 2007
Microsoft's decision to offer certain editions of its new 'Halo 3' video game in fancy packaging may have turned into a pain in the neck. Buyers who purchased a Limited Edition copy have reported opening the boxes only to find scratched disks. Microsoft said it will replace damaged copies for free, but with so many copies sold, that could be a major inconvenience for both gamers and the company. 27 Sep 2007
Think vinegar is merely an ingredient to enhance meals? Think again. From removing laundry stains to repelling insects, a new online survey reveals consumers use vinegar for a variety of household chores. 27 Sep 2007
Web 2.0 startup, General Internet, has announced the launch of TalkingThings.com - a wiki project that aims to list in one place, details about every consumer product from around the world. 27 Sep 2007
It is in the product's ingredients themselves that the key to a particular product's impact on the environment lie. 26 Sep 2007
Parmalat has introduced a new 1-litre tub size to its smooth low-fat yoghurt. The new pack size complements the current 175g tubs and aims at providing for the demand of consumers for the recently introduced decadent flavours in larger family-sized packs. 26 Sep 2007
The winners for the Eat In RMB Private Bank Fresh Produce Awards 2008 were announced at the award ceremony held at Cape Town's Dish Food & Social, on 19 September 2007. 26 Sep 2007
The Jackalberry Restaurant has been launched in the heart of the Skukuza camp in the Kruger National Park. 26 Sep 2007
Local business woman, Mapula Makara, will be opening Mebala Couture, in the new Maponya Mall, Soweto. The store will feature men and women's fashion that blends both the traditional and the contemporary style of South Africans with the rich colours, textures and traditions of seshoeshoe fabric. 26 Sep 2007
After an absence of 15 years, Cadbury's Tempo is back on television screens across South Africa with a new advertising campaign. 26 Sep 2007
While Africa is blessed with an abundance of mineral resources and raw materials, the continent contributes less than 1% to global manufacturing figures. 26 Sep 2007
Here's a concept in banking that brings bank and store together - so you can buy clothing and open a bank account at the same time. 26 Sep 2007
The Asics Gel-Nimbus 9 has been selected as the Editors' Choice shoe in a recent review done by gear editors, Lisa de Speville and Sean Falconer in the October issue of Runner's World magazine. 26 Sep 2007
KWV took home a handful of medals, as well as a trophy, from one of South Africa's leading competitions, the Michelangelo International Wine Awards, on 15 September 2007. 26 Sep 2007
South African lawmakers gave their final seal of approval on Thursday to legislation which will make it harder for smokers to indulge their habit in the open air, at home or in their cars. 25 Sep 2007
Gooi.co.za is the newly launched 'one product, one price, and one day' website. Every day at 12am, a new product will appear on the website, and consumers have either 24 hours to purchase that product that will never be repeated at that price ever again, or until the product is sold out. 25 Sep 2007
Less than a year after its much-ballyhooed rollout of Vista, Microsoft is giving in to the demands of manufacturers and business users who want to switch back to the XP operating system (OS). 25 Sep 2007
In yet another break with tradition, this year's Nederburg Auction, taking place in spring for the first time in the 33-year history of the event, will be featuring two keynote speakers. The managing director of the Rioja Wine Exporters' Association, Tom Perry, will be joined by Mutle Mogase to address the guests on Saturday, 29 September 2007. 25 Sep 2007
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