Analysis: Q3 manufacturing outlook worsens... The PMI declined to 37.3 points in July from 37.9 points in June, coinciding with the 31.4% hike in electricity tariffs in that month. 4 Aug 2009
The fifth Female Nation Survey, which is conducted annually by Women24.com, has revealed that few save, are “cautiously optimistic” about the government and are happiest when they take “me” time. 4 Aug 2009
A factory that produces jeans for US clothing retailers Gap and Levi Strauss is allegedly illegally dumping chemical waste in Lesotho, posing a major hazard to children, London's Sunday Times reported yesterday. 3 Aug 2009
US private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) plans initial public offerings (IPOs) worth billions of dollars for up to six of its companies, including Toys R Us, the Financial Times said on Saturday, 1 August 2009. 3 Aug 2009
Forget branch meetings! Robust debates now take place on political parties' group pages on social networking websites like Facebook. 3 Aug 2009
South African telecommunications company MTN said Monday that discussions between it and Indian telecommunications company Bharti regarding a potential transaction are continuing and both parties have agreed to extend the exclusivity period until August 31 2009. 3 Aug 2009
Amendments to RICA will not only burden mobile cellular operators and consumers, employers will now also be under the spotlight. 3 Aug 2009
One of the world's largest brewers SABMiller on Friday said financial performance for the three months ended June 30 was in line with expectations. 31 Jul 2009
The provincial government has been ordered to plough alternative crops to replace tea plants at the Magwa and Majola tea estates. 31 Jul 2009
FRANKFURT, GERMANY: German fashion group Hugo Boss said on Thursday, 30 July 2009, that its net loss had more than doubled in the second quarter but forecast an improvement next year. 31 Jul 2009
What kind of stocks are beating the bear market? Defensive, value or growth? On the results so far, it is all three of these. Some shares in all of these categories are doing surprisingly well, considering that the JSE entered the worst bear market in many years after reaching a record high in late May last year. 31 Jul 2009
BERLIN, GERMANY: Germans have been drinking less of their legendary beer this year due to damp, cool weather, higher prices and a ban on smoking in bars and restaurants, the Federal Statistics Office said on Thursday, 30 July 2009. 30 Jul 2009
With about 300 brands in more than 80 countries and 28 research and development facilities on four continents, Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a global leader in fast-moving consumer goods. 30 Jul 2009
Supply chain management business Super Group on Thursday advised shareholders that it was expecting to report a consolidated net loss for the financial year ended 30 June 2009 of between R1.120 million and R1.370 million, resulting in a loss per share of between 245 cents and 299 cents, and a headline loss per share of between 141 cents and 195 cents. 30 Jul 2009
The Producer Price Index (PPI), the prices of goods leaving factories and mines, dropped to 4.1% year-on-year, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Thursday, 30 July 2009. 30 Jul 2009
Hewlett Packard has launched its world first Experience Concept Store located at Sandton City. The HP Experience Store is a premium retail outlet with dedicated sales gurus, super exclusive products and personalised offerings which are a first not only to South Africa, but the rest of the globe. HP has commissioned Primall Media to engage a multi-media campaign, ensuring maximum exposure to shoppers and inviting them to experience the store. 30 Jul 2009
The Durban high court on Wednesday, 29 July 2009, gave hope to the Early Morning Market traders by setting aside a ruling on the impending demolition of the 99-year-old site. 30 Jul 2009
Recovery in consumer spending is still a long way off despite the recent release of a raft of upbeat trading figures from major retailers, analysts have warned. 30 Jul 2009
USA: Microsoft is planning to open its first two retail stores in Arizona and California this fall. 30 Jul 2009
Mobile communications companies would be subjected to a R500,000 fine for poor network standards, the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) has said. 30 Jul 2009
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