Technology vendors in Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region are expected to gain from the mass affluent hot spots as spend on IT by the wealth management segment is predicted to top US$28 billion. 25 Oct 2007
Psitek South Africa, which develops solutions using cellular technology to provide access to voice and data services to people in under-serviced areas of the world, has a new shareholder and empowerment partner, Regiments Capital (Pty) Ltd. 25 Oct 2007
Profitable and efficiently run businesses valued from R30 million and upwards, as well as growing businesses requiring equity for growth are in demand among investors, says Adam Cowell, CEO of Pam Golding Commercial's Business Sales & Acquisitions division. 25 Oct 2007
"I haven't got time for headaches," is the slogan emblazoned on the side of many taxis - causing more than one motorist to raise eyebrows, because that is exactly how many South Africans view taxis - as a headache. 25 Oct 2007
There's a wealth of opportunities available for aspiring and small to medium-sized business (SMB) e-tailers looking for shopping cart technology, as Part 1 of this series points out. While this makes it easier than ever to find this important piece of the e-tailing puzzle, it also means startup and SMB e-tailers face greater challenges when it comes to choosing shopping cart software and putting it to good use. 24 Oct 2007
Retailers that have no online presence are eyeing the upcoming holiday season somewhat anxiously. The credit crunch following the subprime mortgage crisis is expected to squeeze many consumers' budgets. Also, fuel prices still remain higher than retailers would like. Online shopping is less affected by these trends. 24 Oct 2007
One of the world's most sought-after names in collectible single malt Islay whiskies is now available in South Africa. 24 Oct 2007
Are you female, young, South African, and aspire to work in, or you currently are in the Information Communications Technology field? If so, here is an opportunity for you and nine other young ladies to further your careers. 24 Oct 2007
Many of us have gone to wine tasting, or tried a nibble of something in a supermarket, or taken a car for a test drive. Well, there's a term for this sort of thing – tryvertising. 24 Oct 2007
Following successful trials at the company's test centre in the US, Purina PetCare has launched a cat food product specifically aimed at reducing a cat's tartar accumulation in just 28 days. 24 Oct 2007
Zonnebloem, one of South Africa's oldest wine brands, has appointed Bonny van Niekerk as new red winemaker. 24 Oct 2007
The upcoming South African International Trade and Investment Conference and Exhibition will showcase the advantages of doing business in the country. The Department of Trade and Industry, along with Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) are to host the event at the International Convention Centre, Durban, from 29 - 31 October 2007. 24 Oct 2007
Sony Ericsson has announced the launch of it's latest hands-free headset solutions, the HBH-DS200 and HBH-DS980, which use Bluetooth technology to put your phone at the heart of your music world. 24 Oct 2007
Pyott's Salticrax will take ownership of the inaugural Sensory Zone at the fifth FNB Whisky Live Festival, which takes place from the 31 October - 2 November in Cape Town and the 7 - 9 November 2007 in Gauteng. 24 Oct 2007
In a bid to make greener living even easier, Tesco's has launched a new environmentally friendly brand entitled 'Greener Living', which includes a new website, loaded with practical tips and ideas for anyone who wants to reduce their impact on the environment along with advice from green-fingered celebrities like Dick Strawbridge and Matt James. 23 Oct 2007
Intradeco Apparel, Inc. now offers textile products produced of 100% organic cotton through Inmobiliaria Apopa, ostensibly the only CAFTA certified organic cotton producer in the region. 23 Oct 2007
For those aspiring or already doing business as an e-tail merchant, there is no shortage of e-commerce software developers with shopping cart technology for start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The real difficulty may lie in choosing among them and then putting it to productive use. 23 Oct 2007
Online stores could soon become a lot more like their real world counterparts thanks to new, 3D immersive technology by Kinset, announced Monday, 22 October. 23 Oct 2007
An up-coming ECR conference is a must for decision-makers within the marketing, FMCG, IT, supply chain and associated sectors of the retail industry. 23 Oct 2007
Pyotts, Willards, fun, family and friends all go together – which is why the ‘Lets get the Party started' promotion coincides with summer and the upcoming holiday season. 23 Oct 2007
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