But there is a problem. It seems the rising popularity of the slim and sleek devices has not been good for the environment. 8 Jul 2008
The Toyota Prius will reportedly soon sport solar panels to feed the hybrid vehicle's power supply. While solar energy is free and clean, it's only enough to help out a little with the car's AC system, not power its engine. Critics say Toyota might be wiser to direct its research and development toward plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. 8 Jul 2008
Jan Boland Coetzee of Vriesenhof Vineyards is back for the Nederburg Auction after an interval of a few years. The two estate wines that will come under the hammer of Stephan Welz this September are a 1999 Vriesenhof Pinotage and a 2000 Vriesenhof Enthopio, a Pinotage-based blend that takes its name from the Greek word for 'indigenous'. 8 Jul 2008
The United Kingdom will be spending some $750 million in Africa by 2010, through its "Aid for Trade" strategy forming part of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 7 Jul 2008
United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Miliband is currently in the country to strengthen bilateral relations between the UK and South Africa. 7 Jul 2008
Shoprite says for the 12 months to end June it increased total turnover by 22,3% to about R47,7bn. 7 Jul 2008
Ster-Kinekor Theatres have introduced another way of dispensing movie tickets to ensure customer convenience for all members of the public. 7 Jul 2008
The global food crisis and climate change will be among the top issues on the agenda of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as he attends the Group of Eight (G8) Summit in Japan this week. 7 Jul 2008
For a strong, robust and sustainable economy, it is necessary for South Africans, the poor in particular, to start spending less and saving more. 7 Jul 2008
Not surprisingly, South Africa is not alone when it comes to the influence of higher fuel costs on car sales. 7 Jul 2008
If you're headed to a brick-and-mortar store or a restaurant, don't leave a receipt on the table, and be sure to check your credit card bill to make sure the staff didn't heist your credit card number. Those are common-sense behaviors for real-world commerce, but similar security measures are in order when shopping online. 7 Jul 2008
We are in a moment when, for a variety of reasons, we need to think about using some of the new applications that help us as vendors present a kinder and gentler face to the customer. In many ways, a recession is a classic time for excellence in business process execution. 7 Jul 2008
iTunes still dominates the digital music sales landscape, but now rivals are offering services that compete with - and sometimes best - iTunes in selection, price, versatility and usability. With so many choices online, it makes sense for iTunes users to at least do some shopping around before they buy music. 7 Jul 2008
NEWSWATCH: The Competition Commission's recent investigations into the complaints of Elite Breeding Farms and Astral Operations anti-competitive behaviour have been referred to the Competition Tribunal, IOL reports. 6 Jul 2008
Med-Lemon is celebrating the success of its fourth consecutive winter campaign, which has employed 383 community members and produced over 5,700 scarves since its launch in May 2008. The handover of warm winter woollens to needy communities during the cold months is a crowning moment for the dedicated knitters and the organisations that co-ordinate this annual income-generating scheme. 4 Jul 2008
In June, actor-comedian Desmond Dube led a massive anti-crime march dubbed the Million Man March Against Crime on the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The event signalled South Africans' growing concern and anger about crime. 4 Jul 2008
Six finalists have been chosen from a pool of 50 as Elle magazine, in partnership with Mr Price, narrows the search for this year's hottest new fashion talent during the first round of judging for the Elle New Talent Awards 2008. 4 Jul 2008
Zonnebloem, one of South Africa's oldest wine brands, has appointed Annelie Viljoen as its new viticulturist and grape buyer. She is also the first woman grape buyer to be appointed by Distell. 4 Jul 2008
Aspiring fashionistas will have the chance to be acknowledged at the über-chic Durban July this year when Italian beverage icon Peroni Nastro Azzurro hosts the Art of Style Awards. 4 Jul 2008
Retailers will have to undergo a change in “lifestyle” to make it through the tightening economic cycle, commentators say. Cost cuts and risk reviews are in order. 4 Jul 2008
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