Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda has secured a saving for consumers from cellphone operators, which have agreed to an initial 36c cut in the peak mobile termination rate, from R1,25 to 89c a minute. 13 Nov 2009
There's a huge base of potential customers online every day who look but don't buy. These are consumers who use the Internet to research their shopping decisions but not to make transactions. In most cases, security fears are to blame. What can e-tailers do to reassure these squeamish shoppers that buying from them is just as safe as making a purchase at a brick-and-mortar store? 12 Nov 2009
The confidence level in the retail vehicle market has risen for the second successive quarter, providing the latest confirmation that new car sales have bottomed out. 12 Nov 2009
Even though people continue to spend money on fashion, no sustainable recovery is likely in the clothing sector until the second half of next year, Mr Price CEO Alistair McArthur said yesterday. 12 Nov 2009
The Food and Allied Workers' Union (FAWU) on Wednesday, 11 November 2009, welcomed the engagement process between the union and SAB Ltd management on the envisaged BEE transaction within the company. 12 Nov 2009
The new billboard advertising campaign from Nespresso, featuring George Clooney, debuted in South Africa on 1 November 2009. The campaign, which was shot by renowned celebrity photographer, Sam Jones, along with photographer Michel Dubois for the backgrounds, features photos of Clooney looking stylish in a dark suit as he appears solo first and then with his Nespresso Grand Cru in hand. 12 Nov 2009
The DigitalLife Expo is moving to a bigger venue for its third annual show, the Coca-Cola dome in Northriding, Johannesburg, and will take place from 5 - 7 November 2010. 12 Nov 2009
The transportation sector, contributing as much as 60% to the domestic carbon emissions, will have a big part to play in sustainable development trends around the world and as one of the world's top 20 carbon emitters, South Africa is no exception. 12 Nov 2009
Datamonitor has released a new consumer insight report entitled The Impact of Private Labels on FMCG Companies in India. It indicates that private labels are increasingly posing threat for FMCG companies in India, for though the adoption of private labels began with the value proposition, consumers now perceive these brands are offering quality on par with other national brands 12 Nov 2009
News Cafe will open in Delhi India in November 2009 and, with shop fittings currently underway in Hyderabad, the second store opening is expected mid-January 2010, with Mumbai following end March 2010. 12 Nov 2009
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone is available in white for limited period only from Vodacom. 12 Nov 2009
Taverns, bars and all other liquor outlets in Nelson Mandela Bay serving alcohol until the early hours of the morning may soon have to close shop as early as midnight at weekends, pending the outcome of a mayoral committee meeting on Tuesday. 11 Nov 2009
LONDON, UK: US giant Kraft Foods on Monday, 9 November 2009, launched a hostile £9.8-billion bid for Cadbury which the British confectioner rejected as "derisory" as new takeover action revitalises the business world. 11 Nov 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Amazon.com on Tuesday, 10 November 2009, released free software that lets people read the online retail titan's electronic Kindle books on personal computers. 11 Nov 2009
The physical volume of manufacturing in South Africa in September was reported at an improved 11.4% year-on-year (y/y) from a revised 15.2% (-15.0%) in August, data provided by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday, 10 November 2009, shows. 11 Nov 2009
“The past year from July/August 2008 to date has been an extremely difficult trading environment for the hotel industry, with a domestic economy experiencing high inflation levels with the associated high cost of money,” comments Kamil Abdul-Karrim, MD of Pam Golding Tourism & Hospitality Consulting, a member of Pam Golding Hospitality. 11 Nov 2009
With the proliferation of smartphones and similar handheld devices, it only makes sense that data - especially customer data - is following these devices into the field. The scenarios in which sales and field service people can use the data collected by CRM are many and, in a lot of cases, obvious. However, there are also many ways for CRM to go into the field, and it's crucial to match the needs of your workers with the IT and security priorities of your company. 11 Nov 2009
The majority of global markets are growing significantly faster than the United States. Bill Gates has even stated that in the 21st century, a business must use e-commerce to survive. In this economy, thinking outside the proverbial box and expanding a company without taking on significant overhead or structural changes means selling beyond geographic borders. 11 Nov 2009
Internet Service Provider (ISP) Web Africa has teamed up with gaming infrastructure expert, Organised Chaos (OC), to launch a free gaming service for its customers. The service will initially include four games: Call of Duty 4, Call of Duty: World at War, Counter Strike: Source, and Team Fortress 2. 11 Nov 2009
Dulux Trade's Weathershield offers contractors a smooth exterior paint with an advanced spreading rate of up to 14m²/l, which, according to the company, means more surface is covered with far less paint than its competitors. It also offers superior alkali resistance, negating the need for primer on bare plaster, saving both time and money. 11 Nov 2009
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