Motorola performed better than analysts had expected in Q2, delivering net earnings of US$4 million on Thursday. Revenue was $8.1 billion, beating expectations by Wall Street analysts of $7.5 billion for the handset manufacturer. 4 Aug 2008
Though focused on the pharmaceutical industry, the study may have broader reaching appeal to e-marketers in other industries. 4 Aug 2008
When Mount Everest Mineral Water Ltd drew up a new game plan for its mineral water brand, Himalayan, it was sure that the bottle had to pack more than just water. It had to tell consumers a story about the brand, its iconic source and the link with Indian mythology. 4 Aug 2008
Computer hackers are whipping out exploits at an accelerating rate, according to a new IBM security report. They're able to come up with ways to attack newly discovered vulnerabilities faster thanks to automated programs, and they also benefit from well-intentioned security researchers who make too much information available too soon, according to the report. 4 Aug 2008
Manufacturing companies are increasingly looking to warranty management processes in order to enhance both bottom and top line performance. The resulting investment in technology is creating a significant opportunity for technology vendors. 4 Aug 2008
The price of petrol is to decrease by 27 cents per litre on Wednesday, the Department of Minerals and Energy said on Friday. 3 Aug 2008
The South African economy is stronger than ever with numerous employment opportunities, says Minister for Trade and Industry Mandisi Mpahlwa. 3 Aug 2008
Despite a tight consumer environment, retailer Clicks' roll-out of pharmacies in its health and beauty stores is continuing apace. The retailer yesterday launched its 150th in-store pharmacy with the opening of a dispensing section in its Hyde Park store. Another five to six stores are set to be opened within the next month, before the company's financial year-end. 1 Aug 2008
The V&A Waterfront celebrated the its third Annual Restaurant Awards, as well as the launch of the 2008/2009 Restaurant Guide, at a one-of-a-kind event held in the predator tank at the Two Oceans Aquarium on Wednesday, 30 July 2008. 1 Aug 2008
The biggest mystery about the 2008 Mandela coin, also known as the 90th birthday coin, is not why anyone would want to pay more than R5 for a coin that is worth exactly R5. The mystery is how is it possible that no one in the South African Reserve Bank saw it coming? After all, there have been precedents: the 1994 Mandela Presidential Inauguration R5 coin, as well as the 2000 Mandela R5 coin. 1 Aug 2008
Renowned South African actress Terry Pheto is joining cosmetic house, L'Oreal Paris's international list of Dream Team spokespersons. 1 Aug 2008
A record number of white wines and first time entries from new winemakers and cellars have made the cut for the prestigious 2008 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction. Now in its 23rd year, the auction will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Saturday, 27 September 2008. 1 Aug 2008
Storage vendor Fabrik has introduced an external hard drive with a manufacturing process focused on reducing its impact on the environment. 1 Aug 2008
In this heated battle for the consumer dollar, retail marketers are looking to establish a personal and consistent relationship with shoppers through integrated customer loyalty programs that leverage traditional offline and emerging communications channels. Not surprisingly, it can be overwhelming for retailers to figure out where to start. 1 Aug 2008
Although retailers are struggling in an economic slowdown, there is strong demand for retail space at Melrose Arch's R2,27bn mixed-use node, The Piazza. 31 Jul 2008
Factory gate prices for June 2008 has surprised many economists coming in significantly under what was expected at 16.8% year-on-year (y/y) for June 2008, reported Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), Thursday, 31 July 2008. 31 Jul 2008
Winemakers and aficionados from all over the Cape gathered at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West to attend the 2008 Landbouweekblad Woman Winemaker of the Year Award ceremony on Thursday, 24 July 2008. The competition, now in its 5th year, has grown from strength to strength and received over 60 wine entries this year. 31 Jul 2008
First Amazon transformed itself from simple online bookseller to general e-tailer. Then it spread into the world of Web services and distributed computing. Now the online giant is entering the alternative payments game. 31 Jul 2008
Wines of South Africa (WOSA), the not-for-profit organisation that promotes South African wines worldwide, is initiating a novel job-creation campaign to train 2010 wine waiters ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 31 Jul 2008
Nintendo's profit for the fiscal first quarter surged 34% as sales of its hit Wii console shot up, underlining the success of the video game unit in attracting novice players. 31 Jul 2008
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