There is general growth in South African e-commerce, and online stores are set to benefit from the new users entering the market. That said, the pool of online users is still relatively small, and to make matters worse, of those who do have access to the internet, only 18% actually make purchases online. However, proudly South African virtual cash equivalent MiMoney is changing that by giving credit card-less individuals the ability to make purchases online. 6 Jul 2009
Kanu's 2004 Chenin Blanc Wooded
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Nederburg Auction - an auspicious year indeed as it also sees South Africa celebrate 350 years of winemaking excellence. Once again, local and international buyers and connoisseurs will be afforded the opportunity to purchase the cream of South Africa's wines from the 156 entries on auction, many of which have garnered accolades at both local and international wine shows, attained coveted listings on airlines or achieved five-star ratings in respected wine guides. 6 Jul 2009
ZURICH: Counterfeiters who already make a fortune from fake Swiss watches and army knives have now turned to making a business out of fake Swiss rubbish bags. 6 Jul 2009
Vehicle manufacturers expect the precipitous decline in the truck market to bottom out in the second half of this year. 6 Jul 2009
HONG KONG: Rampant piracy and a crumbling market for CDs has put the music industry in Asia under immense pressure, but experts are hoping that technology and social media will help fill the gap. 6 Jul 2009
This week's economic data might confirm that the worst part of the manufacturing recession is behind us. 6 Jul 2009
We've had South African Airways, Telkom, the car industry, the banks, the dairy industry and the bakers. Each time they've protested their innocence and each time the Competition Commission, under the quiet but able leadership of Shan Ramburuth, has proved them wrong. 6 Jul 2009
IFA Hotels & Resorts has acquired a further 5.25% stake in Boschendal, taking its stake in the winelands estate to 37.33%. 3 Jul 2009
The SA Property Owners' Association has slammed a decision by the energy regulator to grant Eskom a 31.3% electricity price hike. 3 Jul 2009
Ten days in which to indulge the two extremes of your nature — health nut and hedonist — is the promise of the annual Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival. So if you want to keep fit while you risk getting fat, not to say provide enormous fun for your family, it's definitely the place to be from 3 - 12 July 2009. 3 Jul 2009
The organisers of The Wine Show Joburg, which took place from 29 - 31 May have declared the 2009 show a success, both in terms of attendance and product sales, and have already opened bookings for next year, they announced earlier this week. 3 Jul 2009
Puma has signed a long-term full technical contract with big-hitting Proteas all-rounder Albie Morkel who will now launch sixes with a Puma bat in hand. The deal runs from 1 July 2009. 3 Jul 2009
A new range of lingerie designed and manufactured specifically for South Africa‘s bigger busted women has arrived in Port Elizabeth. 3 Jul 2009
Grand-Pa will launch its Regeneration Project in Khayelitsha in the Western Cape on 4 July 2009. The project will give individuals within the community the chance to earn an income through recycling, as well as contribute to the upgrading a communal property of their choice. 3 Jul 2009
USA: More companies are joining in the fight over internet taxation begun by Amazon.com. 3 Jul 2009
USA: Companies that track consumer behaviour online for advertising purposes are vowing to make their practices more transparent and to give people a way to decline being shadowed. 3 Jul 2009
Mpumalanga farmers will soon have access to all the advice and technical facilities they need to make a success of farming. 2 Jul 2009
WASHINGTON: The founder of two of the most popular gadget sites on the Web, Gizmodo and Engadget, launched another destination for technology junkies on Wednesday, 1 July 2009. 2 Jul 2009
Traditional African energy drink Mageu Number 1 is introducing the latest addition to the family, Mageu Number 1 Smooth, a smoother, creamier drink available in three new flavours: Lemon & Lime, Strawberry Cream, and Banana Custard. 2 Jul 2009
Seven young designers have made it to the finals of the Elle New Talent Awards 2009 in partnership with Mr Price. Selected from a pool of 70 entries, the finalists will each showcase a range at the Elle New Talent Show at the 2010 Sanlam South African Fashion Week on 16 September 2009. The winner will also get a chance to redesign items from their range to be sold in selected Mr Price stores under the Project label. 2 Jul 2009
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