Japanese electronics maker Matsushita's profit more than doubled in the January-March quarter, buoyed by strong sales of cell phones, flat-panel TVs and DVD players, the company said Monday, 28 April 2008. 29 Apr 2008
There's no Burger King tie-in or special flavor of Mountain Dew. No commercial directed by Peter Jackson, or even an action figure. 29 Apr 2008
Online shopping appears to be finally taking root in SA, with the number of e-retailers gradually expanding. 29 Apr 2008
The iMac received its latest performance bump on Monday as Apple rolled out its all-in-one consumer desktop line with new processors and specs. The latest addition to the iMac line is the appearance of new Intel Core 2 Duo processors that offer up to 3.06GHz of power. 29 Apr 2008
Following the success of its book project with Minki van der Westhuizen, online retailer kalahari.net has announced the launch of a new book project in conjunction with MySchool, a leading community support and fundraising programme. This project aims to donate as many books as possible to a disadvantaged school every quarter, over the next 12 months. 29 Apr 2008
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sibusiso Ndebele has challenged provincial municipalities to stimulate their local economies by making use of products and initiatives that are unique to their respective areas. 29 Apr 2008
Nike South Africa officially opened its doors of its contemporary brand space, the Gallery on 4th, in Melville, Johannesburg, on 22 April, to reveal an intriguing exhibition showing the work of emerging and established artists who express what it means to 'Be True' in South Africa today. 25 Apr 2008
What are the strategies, actions, tech investments and services that companies are utilizing to effectively deploy business intelligence capabilities? Aberdeen Research will unveil answers to this question in a new research study that will be published at the end of this month. In this article, David Hatch unveils some of that study's findings. 25 Apr 2008
The MTN Group hosted staff from across its 21 operations in Africa and the Middle East at the annual Y'elloStars gala evening held at the StellaFusion Chamber, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg on 23 April 2008. 25 Apr 2008
Private-sector competition and internal acrimony appear to be taking their toll on the One Laptop Per Child organization. Three executives, including its former president, have now departed, and low-cost computers from commercial vendors are starting to invade its once-lonely space in the market. 25 Apr 2008
The annual intrepid hunt for nominations in the flourishing produce market has begun with the third Eat In RMB Private Bank South African Produce Awards. 25 Apr 2008
The demands of modern day life mean that for many of us, romance has fallen by the wayside. Amidst board meetings, traffic jams, and hectic social lives, it is often a challenge for many of us to create the time to make our partner feel special. So... 25 Apr 2008
The difference between tactics and strategy can be monumental in the success of any marketing, and search is no exception. So, what are the telltale signs of a strategy? How can you tell when you're dealing with a basketful of tactics rather than a well-thought-out strategic plan? Here are some things to look for. 25 Apr 2008
New Clicks on Thursday reported a 25.8% rise in diluted headline earnings per share to 67.8 cents for the six months ended February. 25 Apr 2008
Yesterday, 24 April, Eastern Cape Premier Nosimo Balindlela officially opened the multi-million Rand Mdantsane Shopping Centre, the second largest mall in the entire province. 25 Apr 2008
The Production Price Index (PPI) for March 2008 has come in much higher than expected at 11.8% year-on-year (y/y) reported Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), on Thursday, 24 April 2008. 24 Apr 2008
How does a trade union and manufacturers respond to the massive import penetration of local markets? They turn to fashion promotion to showcase the country's great designs and to make the case for the industry. 24 Apr 2008
The Absa-Barclays tie-up will allow Woolworths to offer a premium credit card to customers earning above the LSM 6-8 level. 24 Apr 2008
The blackout that left most of Walmer in darkness for close on a week has been devastating to businesses in the area, with millions of rands in revenue being lost. 24 Apr 2008
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