African Bank's first move when it got into the driving seat of furniture retail chain Ellerines in January was to slam the credit extension brakes hard. 25 Nov 2008
The South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers' Union (Saccawu) has been granted organisational rights at local retailer Woolworths, it was announced yesterday. 25 Nov 2008
It's been said before, but recent incidents suggest it bears repeating: The profiles that online social network users maintain can -- and often do -- have ways of coming around and biting them in real life when too much info is shared. Personal details that may seem humorous to the person posting them might appear careless -- or offensive -- to someone else, and it can be a disaster when that person has power over your job. 25 Nov 2008
Most won't accept products as "Green" based only on unsupported label claims. 25 Nov 2008
Developed in 1965 by Edmond Lombardi, Appletiser has been a true South African success story, and today is sold across more than 35 global markets, including the UK, Japan and Australia, amongst many others - and also New Zealand... 25 Nov 2008
More than 370 small businesses are expected to take part at this year's Mafikeng Mega Expo which kicks off today, 24 November 2008. 24 Nov 2008
South Africa and Russia are to consolidate and strengthen their bilateral relations at the inter-sessional meeting of the Inter-governmental Committee on Trade and Economic Co-operation (ITEC) on Tuesday. 24 Nov 2008
Robertson's Four Cousins range has expanded its current offering and has launched three sparkling wines - just in time for the festive season. Boasting a brand-new look and label the three new styles are sweet white, red and rosé. 24 Nov 2008
Times may be tough for retailers, but the Gonubie-based VW Group of Spars believes an economic downturn provides the best opportunity for aggressive expansion. 24 Nov 2008
The South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) won its bid for union recognition at national retailer Woolworths on Friday. 24 Nov 2008
SaleSearcher, the newly-launched online sales and specials listings site, gives South African retailers an innovative opportunity to capture additional customers during this time of economic belt-tightening. 24 Nov 2008
Knowing the emotions that drive customer decisions is key to anticipating what purchasing decisions they'll make, writes Adam Edmunds, CEO of Allegiance. Tools exist that can help marketers figure out their customers' motivations. 24 Nov 2008
Widespread recognition of the impressionability of children up to the age of 12 years has led to recent changes to the Advertising Standards Authority's code on food and beverage advertising to children. 24 Nov 2008
US truck accessory manufacturer implements new wrapper that pays big dividends. 24 Nov 2008
Christmas wish lists are likely to be more modest this year as consumers rein in discretionary spending. 24 Nov 2008
Of all SABMiller's markets, Africa has been the most resilient against the global slowdown. 24 Nov 2008
After South Africa achieved excellent results in this year's Paralympics, an Olympic victory of a different kind was to come! 21 Nov 2008
TransUnion, a leading credit and information management company, has won a Gold award at the prestigious annual Assegai Awards, in the category “Technology & Innovations: Mobile & Electronic Commerce” for its new MobileCredit solution. 21 Nov 2008
This summer, South African consumers have the chance to dive right into the crisp and refreshing lemon and lime taste of new 7 Up Free. This sugar-free, colour free and caffeine free soft drink caters for the health conscious and the lemon and lime lover and is Pepsi South Africa's third Better-For-You (BFY) offering. 21 Nov 2008
South Africa needs to ensure that its firms and people are more productive, more export orientated and have higher savings and investment rates, says Finance Minister Trevor Manuel. Doing so would help in curbing the effects of the global economic crisis. 21 Nov 2008
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