While South Africa was hoping to maintain its 5% economic growth rate in 2008 and 2009, global economic conditions have forced the downward revision of expected growth. 21 Oct 2008
Renowned towelling product manufacturer, Glodina, is launching a towel that comes with a 10 year guarantee certificate. 21 Oct 2008
With the world economy in trouble and the Rand suffering some of its biggest loses in recent years, South Africans will be waiting anxiously to see what the Mid-Term Budget holds. 21 Oct 2008
Appointing an appropriate individual is the first step in the effective and efficient management of CSI funds. The requirements and obligations put on companies these days make it imperative to ensure that the individual in charge of driving the company's CSI strategy understands the company's business strategy, values and obligations to stakeholders. 21 Oct 2008
In tough economic times, franchises are a relatively safe way of doing business. 21 Oct 2008
Pick n Pay and BP have combined forces in a pilot programme set to change the face of petroleum retailing and convenience shopping in South Africa. 21 Oct 2008
Consumers have been waiting months for deflation at the farm gate to appear on their grocery bills. 21 Oct 2008
Latest figures show that the print magazine sector in the United States is showing a decline in adspend by advertisers. 21 Oct 2008
The South African International Trade and Investment Conference and Exhibition 2008 will bring together local and foreign business people as it showcases the advantages of doing business on the southern tip of Africa. 21 Oct 2008
A family business in Mandela Bay has added another jewel to its crown by being named the country's best retailer. 21 Oct 2008
Considering launching in a new country? Considering measures to counter threats to your existing brand? Then this article is for you... 21 Oct 2008
Part 1 of this series explores principles that should be applied to online customer experience strategy development. This second part discusses the most important tactical principles to follow when re-designing your site and provide specific examples of ways they are used on e-commerce sites today. 20 Oct 2008
A coalition of Cut Make and Trim (CMT) operators from eThekwini (Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) has been formed to engage with the South African Clothing Bargaining Council on numerous issues. 20 Oct 2008
In response to passenger demand, Airports Company SA (Acsa) will early next year open a fully fledged Woolworths store at OR Tambo International Airport. 20 Oct 2008
At 33 years old, Kgosientso Ramokgopa is possibly the youngest person ever to be appointed CEO of the Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market (JFPM). He holds a Masters in public administration and made his mark as CEO of the Metropolitan Trading Company, one of the City of Johannesburg's 14 municipal-owned entities. Ramokgopa has also just been named the 2008 Boss of the Year. 20 Oct 2008
Woolworths introduces fun new range of meals for kids. 20 Oct 2008
The gap between high and low wage earners has increased sharply in most countries, according to a new United Nations report. 20 Oct 2008
A new study released in the US reveals which consumer groups are most likely to spend during challenging economic times, and how behaviour-based segmentation helps retailers improve strategies to connect with consumers. The study applies to US consumers but South African and African marketers and retailers will find parallels with the local market. 20 Oct 2008
According to the International Monetary Fund, the present economic crisis is on such a scale that even advanced economies are expected to go through a period of extremely sluggish growth or contraction in 2008 and the first half of 2009, and experience only a modest upturn in the latter part of the year. 20 Oct 2008
Economists are predicting a petrol price cut of about 47 cents soon, despite the weakening Rand erasing the perks of a low oil price. 17 Oct 2008
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