Manufacturing output declined by a revised -6.4% year-on-year in November 2008 (previously -4.4%) and by an even steeper -7% in December 2008. 11 Feb 2009
Nokia is launching its music store in South Africa, and aims to open its virtual doors on 24 April 2009, with the promise to deliver millions of digital tracks from global hits to local artists including the Parletones, Goldfish and Arno Carstens. 10 Feb 2009
Kauai has signed individual product sponsorship deals with 25 professional South African rugby players for the duration of the Super 14 tournament that kicks off on the 13 February 2009. 10 Feb 2009
Ceramic tile retailer Italtile said yesterday it would not be able to keep earnings growth at last year's levels after sales dropped in the first half of the year. 10 Feb 2009
You know Amazon's Kindle has arrived as a consumer electronics product - and pop culture talking-point - when Stephen King makes the electronic book reader a major character in one of his forthcoming works. 10 Feb 2009
The CEO of South Korea-based LG Electronics said Monday that his company needs to trim fat amid the global downturn, but big job cuts like those being made in neighboring Japan are not in the cards. 10 Feb 2009
PARIS: The Christian Dior luxury holding giant revealed a sharp slide in performance on Monday with a drop in fashion clothing profits after its main unit LVMH reported strains from the financial crisis. 10 Feb 2009
Research shows that 82% of shoppers in the United States continue to seek eco-friendly products. 10 Feb 2009
South Africa is under the world microscope and the pressure within the borders to perform is reaching new heights. Will they, or won't they? That is the anxiously asked question on everybody's lips. It is clear to each and every South African and SA business that the benefits of a fortnight of international football tournaments goes beyond the two weeks and strategies have to be set in place to sustain the efforts that are going into enhancing infrastructures of transport, tourism and security. 9 Feb 2009
Safety Month, which is marked in February, is to be used to showcase the Eastern Cape's preparations towards ensuring the safety and security of visitors and residents during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 9 Feb 2009
Now available in South Africa is Timpa, Psitek's first dedicated point-of-sale (POS) terminal. It works wirelessly via GPRS with a SIM card, and features a built-in antenna, printer and rechargeable battery, making it a portable all-in-one POS terminal. 9 Feb 2009
“You have reached your destination...” whispers the sultry voice of Kylie, as you take the last turn into your drive. Is it all in your head? No, it's TomTom's new desirable voices* application, which allows you to download your favourite celeb's voice to guide you all the way to your chosen destination. 9 Feb 2009
CANADA: The co-executives of BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion will pay the brunt of about $77 million Canadian (US$62 million) in fines and restitution to settle allegations they participated in a practice known as stock option backdating. 9 Feb 2009
Government and its social partners are considering various interventions which can help minimise the impact of the global economic crisis on the country. 9 Feb 2009
USA: Watch an advertisement on a video screen in a mall, health club or grocery store and there's a slim - but growing - chance the ad is watching you too. 9 Feb 2009
Woolworths is slashing the prices of 245 items across a broad range of goods from Monday, 9 February. 9 Feb 2009
The fanfare that followed the opening of Maponya Mall two years ago is now dead. 9 Feb 2009
Keedo, a local kids' clothing company based in Cape Town, is beating the recession odds by showing an inflation adjusted 20% year-on-year growth for its summer 2008 season. 6 Feb 2009
Woolworths customers can look forward to Trenery, an exclusive range of clothing that will be available in selected stores from August this year. 6 Feb 2009
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) yesterday abstained from voting to re-elect JD Group executive chairman David Sussman at JD's annual general meeting as this went against its governance code. 6 Feb 2009
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