China's Ambassador to South Africa, Zhong Jianhua, has confirmed China will not reduce its investment in Africa, and is even considering expanding aid to the continent during the global recession. 17 Feb 2009
eBucks is one of South Africa's most popular and successful member rewards programmes, and therefore by its very nature is customer focused. So when the organisation wanted to know more about and better understand its customers, the FirstRand Group company turned to business intelligence software provider, SAS and its Marketing Automation solution. 17 Feb 2009
'Dream it, do it' at the 16th annual Johannesburg Homemakers Expo, which opens on Thursday, 19 - 22 February 2009 at Coca-Cola Dome, Northgate. 17 Feb 2009
Elizabeth Arden introduced local spokesperson Lerato Moloi as the new face of the brand for South Africa, at a function held in Johannesburg recently. Described as a woman who embodies the unique qualities of her country, Moloi will represent Elizabeth Arden skincare and colour products to local consumers. 17 Feb 2009
Japan's economy shrank at its fastest pace in nearly 35 years in the fourth quarter of 2008, joining other major advanced economies in sliding further into recession. 17 Feb 2009
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sue van der Merwe is currently in Spain where she is expected to hold political, economic and trade discussions with Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Angel Lossada. 17 Feb 2009
AsusTek Computer upended the laptop market when it brought out the tiny, cheap Eee PC a year and a half ago. As a follow-up, the plucky Taiwanese company is trying something harder: conquering the kitchen. 17 Feb 2009
Sales are down. You don't even need to add a qualifier to that sentence - such as industry or name of company. Across the board, corporate and consumer sales are down. 17 Feb 2009
The cosmetics industry is the fourth most profitable industry globally with ever-increasing sales. 17 Feb 2009
Today, 16 February, sees CEO of Educo Africa, Trevor Johnston, abseil to a portaledge hanging from the roof of the SABC building in Cape Town and be suspended there for seven days with only the bare essentials. In partnership with Good Hope FM, the On the Edge campaign aims to raise awareness and funds for the organisation and highlights the many individuals living on the edge in the South Africa. 16 Feb 2009
While the global economic slowdown continues, South Africa's hospitality industry remains upbeat with ongoing positive growth reflected in the hotel market, and with major global operators clamouring to gain a presence, says Joop Demes, CEO of Pam Golding Hospitality. 16 Feb 2009
NEW YORK: Coca-Cola Recycling is making green the new black with a recycling programme at the Mercedes-Benz Fall Fashion Week Fall 2009 Collections. Fashion devotees attending the shows will be encouraged to “Give it Back” by recycling their used bottles, cans, glass, aluminum, plastic, and cardboard. 16 Feb 2009
Jubilation and tears flowed as South Africa's newest millionaire was unveiled on Friday, 13 February, when Colin Smith from Kimberley won the Hansa Marzen Gold '1 Marzen 1 Million Competition' held at the Gold Reef Casino. 16 Feb 2009
USA: Just a month after saying it had no intention of opening a chain of retail stores, Microsoft has announced plans to do just that. 16 Feb 2009
Food and clothing retailer Woolworths' pharmacy roll-out seems to have been dissolved before getting off the ground completely. 16 Feb 2009
An increasing number of cash-strapped consumers is seeing value in making use of loyalty reward programmes offered by retailers. 16 Feb 2009
WASHINGTON: Online retail spending fell 3% in the fourth quarter of 2008 compared with a year ago, the first quarter of negative growth since 2001, digital research firm comScore reported Thursday. 13 Feb 2009
General Mills South Africa is voluntarily recalling six Big T Burger products that contain egg, an allergen that is not listed on the ingredient label. This is a Class 1 recall and will commence with immediate effect. 13 Feb 2009
The depression that hit JD Group's share price (down 60% in two years) reflects “scepticism that our strategy of splitting financial services from retail will work,” says chairman David Sussman. 13 Feb 2009
The South African Breweries (SAB) Ltd has announced that, as of 1 March 2009, Dr Vincent Maphai, former chairman of BHPBilliton Southern Africa, will be joining the brewer as Executive Director of Corporate Affairs and Transformation. 13 Feb 2009
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