Taking into account a slow down in consumer demand, decreasing Rand value and electricity problems, Econometrix Economist Russell Lamberti is confident that interest rates will remain as is. 24 Jan 2008
South Africans can now buy a top-of-the-range Swedish bed, as enjoyed by the Swedish royals (and Nicole Kidman, by the way). 24 Jan 2008
With six months to go before Markex and World of Events 2008, this show for the South African marketing and promotions industry is already 62% sold out. 24 Jan 2008
The South African Bureau of Standards vowed to clamp down on retailers flouting bread production rules. 24 Jan 2008
With over 36 million cell phone users registered in South Africa in 2007 and more than 2.5 billion active users worldwide, it is not surprising that South Africa's biggest restaurant guide has now gone mobile. 24 Jan 2008
SA's answer to rising petrol prices, the Vuka Scuta, zoomed into East London last week, giving local commuters a new way of travelling to work. 24 Jan 2008
LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, unveiled its latest products and technologies at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which was held at Las Vegas Convention Centre from January 7-10, 2008. 24 Jan 2008
Go beyond: In every single way, marketers must do more to lock in customer loyalty. 24 Jan 2008
When 7-year-old autistic child, Taylor, focuses on a toy, her family knows it's prime time for learning. When Taylor's mom (and others like her) approached Fat Brain Toys for help in selecting toys for a child with autism, the company went to the specialists in autism and neurology - with the result being a new 'Special Needs Resource Centre'. 24 Jan 2008
Videos on cell phones prove to be the fastest growing new media, and as web radio grows, so TV's influence to purchase declines. 24 Jan 2008
This US study shows how some top performers are adapting to target the lucrative mass affluent market. 24 Jan 2008
Energy utility Eskom has invited customers to register on its site and receive incentives for using solar power as an alternative to coal generated electricity. 24 Jan 2008
The Consumer Goods Council South Africa and Technews Publishing have announced they will jointly host a Retail Security conference early in 2008. The conference, titled Retail Risk 2008, will be held in Cape Town on 26th February, in Durban on 28th February and in Johannesburg on 4th March. 24 Jan 2008
Business Unity South Africa held a meeting with the CEO of Eskom, Jacob Maroga at the BUSA Offices in Sandton today. 23 Jan 2008
With all the interest rate hikes, Gateway Theatre of Shopping has decided to cut prices in half. 23 Jan 2008
Skhumbuzo Nkosi, CEO, Primedia Outdoor, has announced that Frikkie Cornelius has been promoted to General Manager, Africa Division to drive the outdoor operation in the African environment. 23 Jan 2008
Preserv8TM, an e-mail archive retention and messaging platform developed and introduced by Integr8 IS, has officially met with the full legal requirements that are relevant to electronic communication management in South Africa. 23 Jan 2008
IoD awards bursary fund to UCT Graduate School of Business to develop young emerging leaders. 23 Jan 2008
Concerns have been raised regarding the safety of passengers when travelling through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Kenya Airways has issued and assurance that at no time has there been a threat to its operations; the airline and other foreign carries such as BA and Virgin continue to operate normally. 23 Jan 2008
Allesverloren Estate – the oldest wine farm in the Swartland and famous for its acclaimed Shiraz – took top honours in Sweden with its 2006 vintage clinching the title of Red Wine of the Year for 2007. 23 Jan 2008
Let's do Biz