The South African economy risks de-industrialisation due to the impact of the economic crisis, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Tuesday, 30 June 2009. 1 Jul 2009
After much stalling the South African government has published and intends to implement through the Department of Trade and Industry a rescue package for the clothing and textile sector that incorporates skills development, capital investment and the controversial proposal of increasing tariffs on apparel imports. 1 Jul 2009
PARIS: Days before turning 87, French fashion legend Pierre Cardin is stripping off a large part of his China empire and he told AFP he was "going to sell everything I own." 1 Jul 2009
TOKYO: Thirty years ago Sony launched the Walkman, a gadget which revolutionised the way people around the world listened to music but has since been overtaken by an icon of the digital age, the iPod. 1 Jul 2009
Consumer goods group AVI's revenue for the 11 months to last month was 12.4% higher than in the comparable period of the previous year. 1 Jul 2009
The trade union Solidarity on Tuesday, 30 June 2009, called on the Competition Commission to expose the rebate system between certain suppliers, retailers and wholesalers, the union said. 1 Jul 2009
SABMiller, one of the world's largest brewers, on Wednesday, 1 July 2009, announced a proposed Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) transaction worth about R6 billion, which will place about 10% of the company's shares under black ownership. 1 Jul 2009
Government is to implement strict laws on the sale of cellular phones and sim cards to help curb serious crime in the country. 30 Jun 2009
Willow Creek Olive Estate was awarded top honours at the L'Orciolo d'Oro olive oil competition in Gradara, Italy, recently - with its flagship Directors' Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil winning the intensely fruity category. 30 Jun 2009
Retail and wholesale manufacturer Beige Holdings on Monday, 29 June 2009, advised that it expected its headline earnings per share for the year to end March 2009 to decline between 15% and 35% based on previous published prior year results. 30 Jun 2009
Now in its fifth year, the Med-Lemon winter campaign is on a roll with groups of committed women gathering to knit thousands of scarves to keep orphaned children warm. 30 Jun 2009
Richard van Rensburg has been appointed as an independent non-executive director and Suzanne Ackerman-Berman and Jonathan Ackerman as alternate directors of Pick n Pay Stores Limited, the company announced today, 30 June 2009. 30 Jun 2009
Vehicle manufacturers look likely to hike, rather than slash, car prices in the short term, even though the rand has clawed back some of its lost ground. 30 Jun 2009
PARIS: Ahead of the Paris couture shows, top designers have joined a tricky exercise to glam up one of the world's most traditional pieces, the abaya, the long black overgarment worn by millions of Arab women. 30 Jun 2009
The government is considering raising import tariffs on garments to maximum levels agreed to by SA in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), contradicting its undertaking as part of the Group of 20 (G-20) countries not to resort to protectionist measures in the global economic downturn. 30 Jun 2009
Retailer Pick n Pay has reduced the number of flights it makes by more than 20% since it set up video conferencing facilities at its head offices 18 months ago, saving on costs during the downturn and helping to lower its carbon footprint. 29 Jun 2009
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
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