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SA fax-to-email service launches into UK market
Integr8 FAX, an electronic transmission provider within the telephony market and associate of the Integr8 Group, has formally placed its infrastructure platform into a host of UK data centres to meet a demand for reliable, cost-effective fax to email transmissions in the United Kingdom. 18 Mar 2008
While New Zealanders top global rankings as the nation most prepared to give up all packaging aspects for the sake of the environment, less than half of Asian consumers would be willing to give up these types of convenience packaging. 18 Mar 2008
Five Roses range of specialty teas is to be boosted with the launch of a number of new variants, as well as new pack sizes. Spiced Chai, Grapefruit & Lavender, as well as Green Tea Lemon & Lime and Green Tea & Jasmine join the existing range of Green Tea, Earl Grey, Orange, Lemon, Cherry, Honey & Rooibos and Chamomile. Lemon and Green Tea are the two most popular variants and are now available in both 20's and 50's pack sizes. 18 Mar 2008
James Siddall
James Siddall
The electrifying question of whether or not employees must be paid during load-shedding continues to have an insidious effect on the economy. 17 Mar 2008
South Africa has undertaken to further strengthen bilateral relations with Bulgaria, a country viewed as the gateway to eastern Europe. 17 Mar 2008
The call for entries is open for the JSE/Liberty Life Investment Challenge - the annual contest for students to create the best-performing virtual portfolio between March and September. 17 Mar 2008
South Africa has no laws that prevent the sale of food products from cloned animals. 17 Mar 2008
Sandton City Shopping Centre, one of the iconic centres in the country, was the hardest hit by Eskom's random load shedding in January. 17 Mar 2008
The revised Capital Projects Feasibility Programme, which is intended to facilitate feasibility studies, will increase South Africa's exports, stimulate growth for the local capital goods and services sector and allied industries. 17 Mar 2008
This survey, which covers 61 markets across five regions around the world, accounting for more than 85% of the world's GDP and over 70% of the world's population, focuses on categories that contain products used around the home to keep it clean and running smoothly. Examples include dish, laundry and hand detergents; brooms, brushes and mops; bleaches and disinfectants; batteries; and plastic and aluminium wraps and bags. 17 Mar 2008
Inbound linkage to your site is extremely important, but it must be done correctly. What is correctly? First and foremost, avoid link exchanges and other free-for-all link reciprocation schemes -- including a "links" page or "resources" page in which anybody can join. Only link to sites you personally know, and keep these to a minimum. 17 Mar 2008
With a little help from her friends, Sharon Keith has blazed a head-spinning path in the world of corporate branding. 17 Mar 2008
Trolleys cut through the clutter
With the cost of traditional advertising skyrocketing and a glut of ads fighting for consumer attention, Metropolitan Health Group (MHG) has cut through the proverbial marketing clutter with their multi-functional branded vendor trolleys, recently launched in Adderley Street, Cape Town. 14 Mar 2008
Every residential property under the eThekwini Municipality will be exempted from paying rates on the first R120,000, regardless of its market value. The move promises to put more money into property-owners' pockets, which in turn could boost their spend on consumables. 14 Mar 2008
Operators within the automotive industry face the prospect of trade within a turbulent market and acknowledge the importance of strategic technology solutions. So claims Callie Human, executive director at eliance, a national provider of comprehensive business solutions targeting the automotive sector. 14 Mar 2008
Get those nominations in, says Amy
Amy Kleinhans-Curd, former Miss South Africa and director of Dial A Teacher, an organisation that assists students telephonically with their homework and research, is encouraging nominations in the education category of the Shoprite Checkers / SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award. 14 Mar 2008
Not only is the number of South Africans who make use of financial products growing, but the rate at which they are taking up these products is also increasing. The biggest winner in the product stakes has been the funeral sector, and particularly informal burial societies, which was the product to watch in 2007. This series of documents, courtesy of FinScope South Africa 2007, provides the key findings of the financial products sectors in South Africa. 14 Mar 2008
UK-based property company is courting international retailers who might take space in the company's prime shopping centres. 14 Mar 2008
EcoUnit, the rewards program connecting consumers with environmentally-responsible products and services, has announced the results of its inaugural "Voice of the Green Consumer" survey. Based on responses from its database* of thousands of eco-aware consumers, it's clear that consumer buying power will increasingly be the catalyst for corporations to green themselves and their products. 14 Mar 2008
It's refrigeration, but is it art?
Buying a commercial fridge used to be a dull job when it came to choosing the finish. Like Henry Ford, the suppliers would offer 'any finish you like, so long as it's stainless steel'. Now British manufacturer Precision has developed a range of commercial cabinets that look exciting but are every bit as tough and hygienic as the traditional type. 14 Mar 2008
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