Gas prices are setting record highs, homeowners are facing foreclosure, the dollar's slipping further down a black hole, and the credit industry is collapsing. These are frustrating times - and perhaps that's partly why "Grand Theft Auto IV" just set some new records for video game sales. 12 May 2008
E-commerce firms are turning to Web services to streamline operations. A web service, for instance, could carry out payment validation by taking details from one system and initiate a request for other information, such as a credit card account number or expiration date. 12 May 2008
The ANC-led alliance has called for urgent consideration of the removal VAT on a wider range of foodstuffs, a move likely to be opposed by Finance Minister Trevor Manuel on the grounds that it benefits all consumers and not just the poor. 12 May 2008
No less than 10 new participants will make their debut at this year's 34th Auction of Rare Cape Wines, to be held at Nederburg in Paarl from 19 - 20 September 2008. 12 May 2008
The shift in demand from CDs to downloads is taking its toll on Warner Music Group, which reported a loss of US$37 million in the second quarter. 12 May 2008
BREAKING NEWS: Adcock Ingram, owned by Tiger Brands, has been hit with a a R53-million fine for its involvement in fixing the price of medicine, reports IOL. The judgement was handed down by the Competition Commission today, Friday 9 May 2007. 9 May 2008
US - Traditionally, the contact centre has been a cost centre. However, with the contact centre transforming into a profit centre, the selling of products and services has emerged as an opportunity for the contact centre to improve agent and customer interaction. Yet the challenge will be balancing customer satisfaction goals and driving profits. 9 May 2008
Best Buy, the biggest US electronics retailer, is paying US$2.1 billion for a 50% stake in Europe's largest cell phone retailer, Carphone Warehouse, the companies announced Thursday, 9 May 2008. 9 May 2008
Verizon announced the latest addition to its line of touch-screen mobile phones Thursday, 8 May 2008. The Glyde from Samsung, available Friday, offers many features that have gained popularity following the introduction of Apple's iPhone. 9 May 2008
Eikendal, the prominent barrel-vaulted cellar on the foot of the Helderberg Mountains in the Cape Winelands, has released their first white wine for 2008, a silky, rich Semillon 2007 named Cleopatra's Wedding Present. 9 May 2008
SABMiller has bought Ukrainian brewer CJSC Sarmat for an undisclosed amount, as part of group strategy to expand into emerging markets. 9 May 2008
Tiger Brands' Albany bakeries have launched SA's first biodegradable bread bags. 9 May 2008
Deputy Minister of Communications Roy Padayachee has asked South African consumers wishing to purchase a television set to beware of cheap deals on analogue TVs, as government begins the migration to digital broadcasting. 9 May 2008
One drawback to our portable-music revolution is space. At some point, even with a 160 gigabyte iPod, you run out. So, if you listen to a lot of music through headphones, as I do, there are times when you want fresh tunes. 8 May 2008
Spier has placed first amongst South African wine producers at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, winning two trophies and two grand gold medals at the prestigious Belgian awards. 8 May 2008
Sarie is once again cooking at the highest temperatures with Sarie Kos, its stand-alone food magazine, which has become a permanent addition to the menu and will now be published quarterly. 8 May 2008
Entries for the 2008 Winemakers' Choice Diamond Awards are now open for any accredited winemaking estate or registered garagista who is willing to accept the challenge of being judged by their peers, for top honours in one of South Africa's toughest awards challenges. 8 May 2008
Two Massmart executives came before members of Parliament on Wednesday, 7 May, to argue for tobacco retailers to be exempted from one of the anti-smoking law's stringent clauses, which could land the company with a fine of R1 million. 8 May 2008
Avon has announced a new partnership with Lesego Motsepe, the accomplished South African TV star who entertains millions of viewers each day as the vibrant and sophisticated, Lettie Matabane in the ever popular SABC 3 soapie, Isidingo. 8 May 2008
