The National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa) approval of a 31.3% electricity price hike last week will have a significant impact on the owners of commercial property in South Africa, and by extension, their tenants. This is according to Rennie Property, South African specialist commercial property management company. 29 Jun 2009
PARIS: Style-setters Dior and Lanvin broke new ground for men at Paris Fashion Week on Sunday, 28 June 2009, offering a looser look aimed at liberating men from strict dress codes and fashion uniforms. 29 Jun 2009
DHAKA, BANGLADESH: Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas on Sunday as some 50,000 garment workers staged protests over wage cuts near the Bangladeshi capital, officials said. 29 Jun 2009
Amidst the doom and gloom of the current global recession, Cape Union Mart is aiming to capitalise on the opportunities created by the FIFA 2010 World Cup and the economic potential of South Africa with the launch of its massive 2,200m² standalone “pod” at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town, which officially opened its doors on Friday, 26 June 2009. 29 Jun 2009
While awareness of the benefits of 'green' buildings is still in its infancy in South Africa, interest is already being expressed in the marketplace regarding energy-saving commercial buildings, says Geoff Stroebel, GM of Pam Golding Commercial. 29 Jun 2009
So you are ready to embark on an e-commerce project. You are not alone. 26 Jun 2009
Brewer SABMiller on Friday, 26 June 2009, said its board had recommended a final dividend of 42 US cents per share to be paid to shareholders on 28 August. 26 Jun 2009
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has sponsored the reigning National Female Farmer of the Year, Bongiwe Kali, with a hatchery worth R3 million. 26 Jun 2009
South Africans will not only have to plan their budget for a large electricity increase and unchanged interest rates but an increase in the price of petrol too. 26 Jun 2009
Pioneer Foods said on Thursday, 25 June 2009, that it had appeared before the Competition Tribunal to defend itself against complaint referrals on allegations of anti-competitive behaviour in the Western Cape, and of participating in a national bread cartel. 26 Jun 2009
Eco-friendly fashion isn't just about eco-friendly fabrics. 26 Jun 2009
STOCKHOLM: Swedish cheap'n'chic clothing group H&M bucked the retail gloom on Thursday, announcing a rise in its second-quarter net profit on the back of better-than-expected sales in Japan and Russia. 26 Jun 2009
Alliance Group will be bringing two well situated commercial properties to the auction floor on 15 July 2009. 26 Jun 2009
The Competition Commission has raided the premises of several leading cement producers in an investigation into “cartel behaviour” in the building materials and construction industries, which has been accused of driving up the cost of the government's infrastructure spending programme. 26 Jun 2009
Patrons who checked liquor licence lists and thought their favourite drinking hole was about to run dry can rest easy. 26 Jun 2009
The Durban July is a week away, but the race is already on for local designers to conjure up frocks for celebs and socialites in line with the unusual theme — “The Games People Play”. 26 Jun 2009
True competition rather than government intervention is the most successful way to cut the cost of telecommunications, industry watchers believe. 26 Jun 2009
ZURICH: The economic crisis is taking its toll on chocolate consumption, Swiss chocolate and cocoa products giant Barry Callebaut said Thursday, 25 June 2009, as it announced moderate growth in nine month sales. 26 Jun 2009
South Africans will be disappointed that the streak of interest rate cuts over the past few months has come to an end, with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announcing that the repo rate will remain unchanged. 26 Jun 2009
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has granted power utility Eskom a 31.3% interim tariff hike. 25 Jun 2009
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