SA home shopping giant HomeChoice says that it has implemented a VoIP solution from Orion Telecom. VoIP technology converts voice calls from analogue to digital to be sent over digital data networks. 8 Aug 2008
The Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseur's Awards, established in 2000, evaluates and highlights the leaders of each Cape vintage. The 2008 Awards will be run in association with The Collection by Liz McGrath, which includes the three five star Relais & Chateaux hotels: The Cellars-Hohenort in Constantia, The Marine in Hermanus and The Plettenberg in Plettenberg Bay. 8 Aug 2008
As the economy weathers day after day of choppy economic news, consumers are cutting back on away-from-home consumption of wine, beer and spirits. New research from The Nielsen Company and Bevinco reveals that on-premise sales of alcoholic beverages have been considerably impacted by the declining economy. 8 Aug 2008
Poor people, especially in the rural areas, are finding it difficult to cope with the rocketing high food prices on their thin wages or social grants. 8 Aug 2008
Actress, model, presenter, producer and philanthropist, Connie Ferguson, is making local history by being the first South African woman to launch her own celebrity fragrance, which has been named ‘True Self'. 8 Aug 2008
Finding the right balance between privacy and convenience online is best left to individual consumers; they are more vested than anyone in protecting their personal information. More control will enable them to decide what information they want to share and how they want to share it. 8 Aug 2008
It's no fun shopping alone. That's the theory behind social shopping, a trend that combines social networking with e-commerce. It's a trend that's coming into its own as increasing numbers of online shoppers turn to the sites for fun, companionship, and camaraderie with other shoppers. 8 Aug 2008
USA - The Department of Justice has charged 11 people with the theft of millions of account numbers from a long list of US big box retailers including TJ Maxx, OfficeMax, Barnes & Noble, Boston Market, BJ's Wholesale Club, Forever 21, DSW, Dave & Buster's and Sports Authority. 8 Aug 2008
Todwil Retail Solutions, a privately owned Cape-based retail-marketing company recently acquired Cape Tech Plastics, a specialist injection moulding company, for an undisclosed sum. 7 Aug 2008
Elle New Talent Awards six finalists are set to open the Sanlam SA Fashion Week's Spring/Summer Collections 2008/2009 in Sandton on Wednesday, 27 August 2008. The finalists will showcase six of their designs entered for the Awards under the theme 'New Romance'. 7 Aug 2008
Government is to intensify the support it provides to emerging farmers to increase local production as part of efforts to combat rising food prices and decrease its reliance on imports. 7 Aug 2008
High fashion and elegance will be in evidence when the new Scalini boutique opens its doors in the heart of the trendy Cape Quarter this month. The bespoke new clothing gallery is home to selected luxury European clothing and footwear brands, including Sergio Rossi, Fratelli Rossetti, Eres swimwear and Penny Black by Maxmara, to name a few. 7 Aug 2008
The Absa house price index shows that July saw the lowest house price growth in almost nine years, which was attributed to deteriorating market conditions on the back of rising inflation and interest rates, which adversely affected household finances and the affordability of housing. 7 Aug 2008
The notion of sustainability as it relates to CRM is worth some thought. CRM is used to accelerate the closing of a deal. But when you accelerate a close, especially with some sort of incentive like a discount, what you're really doing is stealing from the future, and that's not sustainable. 7 Aug 2008
NEWSWATCH: Music, DVD and games retailer, Musica, is being fined R170,000 after the Pretoria specialised commercial crimes court, on Wednesday, found the company guilty of contravening the Counterfeit Goods Act - IOL reports. 7 Aug 2008
PC gamers will see the release of 'Grand Theft Auto IV' (GTA IV) for their platform of choice this fall. Game developer Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two announced Wednesday that the popular title will hit store shelves on 18 November 2008. 7 Aug 2008
For the last 16 years, 10c from each Elizabeth Anne's product sold from June to September has been donated to the Avril Elizabeth Home; a regular donation that has become a support mechanism on which the facility has come to rely in its bid to provide a high level of care 24 hours a day for those who are unable to care for themselves. However, while the rising cost of living continues to impact on the lives of ordinary South Africans, such non-profit organisations have been struggling to cover operating costs and are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. 6 Aug 2008
When Kenneth Dube, 35, started making electric bedside lamps using wood and animal horns, he never imagined he would one day receive an order for a 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup tourism project. 6 Aug 2008
The search is on for a local contender to represent South Africa in the second SKYY Flair Global Challenge for bartending in Monte Carlo in November 2008. The sky is literally the limit for contestants as the local finalist will be jetting off to pitch his skills against the best of the world. 6 Aug 2008
Sony Ericsson, in an exclusive partnership between Sony Ericsson and MGM Pictures/Columbia Pictures, is launching a limited edition Titanium silver C902 Cyber-shot phone as used by James Bond in the eagerly awaited Quantum of Solace. The new mobile phone will make sure users are ready for any challenge, immersing them into the world of a secret agent with interactive 007 content and a spy-style game. 6 Aug 2008
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