Standard Bank has assisted the Durban Christian Centre by contributing R2 million this week towards its peer education training and the development of the HIV/AIDS enhancement management programme. 19 Nov 2009
Makoya Designs has introduced a merchandised version of the Makaraba, making the fan helmet widely available. Serious interest has been shown from America, Europe and even Canadian ice hockey teams and in South Africa, it is also targeting cricket and rugby. 19 Nov 2009
Linea Academy, a Durban-based fashion college, is delighted that over 90% of its 2009 graduate students have already found positions within the local apparel and fashion sector. According to Renato Palmi, the college's marketing and strategic director, the uptake of graduates proves that there are companies doing well and that a fashion career complemented with a degree in fashion studies is a good choice. 19 Nov 2009
Its all systems go for Soccerex, the leading business convention for the global football community, which kicks off at the Sandton Convention Centre on 28 November 2009 and runs till 2 December. 18 Nov 2009
South Africa's trade conditions in October remained positive, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said on Wednesday, 18 November 2009. 18 Nov 2009
Retail trade sales continued their downward trend in September falling 5.1% year-on-year. 18 Nov 2009
A vegetarian burger can't claim to be vegetarian if the onions have been fried alongside meat, the Advertising Standards Authority has been told. 18 Nov 2009
A top South African jewellery manufacturer allegedly detained staff, searched them and ordered the women not to wear underwire bras to work anymore. 18 Nov 2009
An international company, Teleperformance, is to set up two contact centres in Cape Town, which are expected to create 2000 jobs by 2012. 18 Nov 2009
Ciro Beverage Solutions, which brings the Lavazza brand to South Africa, has announced a new offering, known as i Piaceri del Caffe or ‘the pleasures of coffee'. This collection of specialty espresso-based gourmet coffees will be available at leading coffee shops from November 2009. 18 Nov 2009
The R3-billion development of the Bellville Velodrome Precinct has been awarded by the City of Cape Town, after a two-year bidding process. 18 Nov 2009
According to Dr Andrew Golding, CE of the Pam Golding Property group, “Tuesday's decision to keep the repo rate steady is disappointing, as there is concerted opinion that this would have been a positive move towards helping boost the South African economy and good news for cash-strapped consumers, including home buyers and existing home owners, plus a welcome year-end boost. 18 Nov 2009
To help meet the goals of improved business outcomes, reduced costs and environmental sustainability, many organisations are turning to new software-based conferencing and collaboration solutions for audio and Web conferencing, as well as continued face-to-face conferencing via video. 18 Nov 2009
The Reserve Bank's new governor, Gill Marcus, has delivered her first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision on the repo rate, putting her unique stamp on the regular briefing. 17 Nov 2009
LOGRONO, SPAIN: With the Copenhagen climate change summit looming, the world of wine convened on Spain's Rioja region for a conference in which global warming emerged as the industry's top concern. 17 Nov 2009
With only weeks before the start of the festive season, a new storm is brewing over a “blanket decision” by the Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) to take over control of drinking hours. 17 Nov 2009
South Africa's biggest supermarket chain faces a multimillion-rand damages claim following allegations that the company has ditched its most important client — the South African mother. 17 Nov 2009
Less than two weeks until Cyber Monday. You've got staffing queued up. Your warehouse is full. Your shipper is standing by. But have you considered what will happen on your website after a flood of qualified buyers click on the irresistible and precisely worded ad for your product or service? Now (not then) is the time to find out if your website can take the heat that Cyber Monday will dish out. 17 Nov 2009
It's understood by marketers that one of the most important ways they can differentiate their offerings in today's unique selling environment is by creating a remarkable customer experience. One step toward achieving this goal is to ensure they have a single database that is tightly integrated with their CRM system to capture inbound and outbound dialogue and create a multi-dimensional marketing view of the customer. 17 Nov 2009
“We decided to introduce the crispy chicken fillet range after considerable research into trends in the South African quick service market, where we have seen a significant growth in chicken consumption,” explains Greg Solomon, McDonald's South Africa MD, on the November launch of its new chicken menu. 17 Nov 2009
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