Elle magazine and Max Factor are about to accept entries to its inaugural Elle New Talent Make-Up Artist Search 2009 to expose the best upcoming talent in this field. 2 Dec 2008
Today we have the advantage of staying connected wherever we are, which gives us the convenience of completing our holiday shopping from home or our working space, at any time of day. This convenience, however, comes with a price, which can sometimes present itself literally. Cybercrime is prevalent in our daily news; stories that discuss the lack of security or how some fraudster managed to bypass security barriers in place can cause customers to wonder how secure they are when shopping online. 1 Dec 2008
In a move that should ease anxieties for textile and clothing manufacturers in developing countries exporting to the US, the US House of Representatives has agreed to monitor textile and apparel imports from China when quotas expire at the end of this year. 1 Dec 2008
Pioneer Foods today reported an 11% decline in headline earnings per share to 292.4 cents for the year ended September 2008 from 328.4 cents a year ago. Diluted headline earnings per share declined to 285.3 cents from 318.2 cents. 1 Dec 2008
The Department of Health and Nestlé South Africa have reassured the public and consumers that all Nestlé dairy products sold in the country are completely safe for consumption. 1 Dec 2008
As desperate retailers try to entice shoppers into their stores with great discounts and specials, their efforts may result in bolstered sales, but... 1 Dec 2008
Motorists will be paying a whopping R1.61 less for a litre of petrol from Wednesday, 3 December 2008. 1 Dec 2008
Volunteer National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) crewmember Andre Fletcher, who is based in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), is the winner of the 2008 Centrum Guardian Project, which celebrates courage by recognising and rewarding the lifesaving legends of the Emergency Services. 1 Dec 2008
Two talented young women will realise their dreams after they each won a R130,000 bursary to study towards a three-year diploma or degree in fashion courtesy of Elle magazine in partnership with LISOF, a fashion design school. 1 Dec 2008
Nu World Holdings, which plans to buy 10% of its own shares, has so far bought 3%, the group says. 28 Nov 2008
Proving that some retail sectors still have a heartbeat, Incredible Connection this month announced that sales grew by 17,1% in the financial year to August — well above the flat or negative growth reflected by many other retailers. 28 Nov 2008
Brandhouse, SABMiller's biggest competitor in SA, may be tempted to brew Budweiser beer locally for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 28 Nov 2008
Part 1 of this three-part series on intellectual property law in virtual worlds discusses trademark rights as applied to virtual goods. Part 2 addresses patent rights, including how patent rights can be obtained based on actions performed in virtual worlds, and whether patent rights are enforceable against virtual infringers. Part 3 delves into copyrights: how they can be obtained based on actions performed in virtual worlds, and how to protect your rights when your copyrights are infringed in virtual environments. 28 Nov 2008
With South Africa fast becoming a hotbed of design talent now hosting its own annual Fashion Weeks, the expansion of the Fashion TV (FTV) empire into SA has found a loyal community of trendspotters and followers; now reaching 348 million viewers in 202 countries on five continents. Now for the first time, aspiring South African fashionistas will have the chance to join the global hunt for the esteemed FTV runway title. 28 Nov 2008
Experian FootFall Index shows shopper numbers increase in Hong Kong but decrease in the UK for two consecutive months. 28 Nov 2008
It's not every day you hear scores of men arguing over whose is the smallest. But in the modern world of mobile computing, it's a conversation that's becoming increasingly common. 28 Nov 2008
Local wine producer Leopard's Leap will be sponsoring the prestigious 11th annual British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) where some of Britain's best-known actors have been nominated for awards in London this weekend. 27 Nov 2008
Feed Our Nation has received its first corporate contribution from the Nedbank Retail Banking Services in the form of a R15,000 donation to support orphaned and vulnerable children of South Africa. 27 Nov 2008
Retailer Massmart yesterday issued an upbeat trading update, telling shareholders total sales in the first 21 weeks of the 2009 financial year were up by more than 13% and undertaking to keep an eye on costs while expanding its business. 27 Nov 2008
The National Credit Regulator's (NCR) Credit Bureau Monitor reported 17.17 million credit active consumers for the quarter ending June 2008, of which 10.38 million consumers were in good standing, while 6.79 million consumers had 'impaired records'. 27 Nov 2008
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