JHI CEO Marna van der Walt reports that in the first few weeks of trading in 2010, the company's industrial brokers have seen a significant upturn in enquiries for space. 25 Jan 2010
The financial vulnerability of South African consumers improved slightly during the fourth quarter of 2009, although general levels of vulnerability remain a serious concern, according to the latest results of the Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index (CFVI). 25 Jan 2010
The Consumer Protection Act will come into operation from 24 October 2010, 18 months from when it was signed into law by the president. 25 Jan 2010
The 7th CANSA Shavathon takes place countrywide on 5-6 March 2010, when supporters can have their heads shaved or their hair spray painted to raise funds for the organisation. 25 Jan 2010
The Credit Information Ombud has expanded its jurisdiction to include complaints relating to credit transactions. 25 Jan 2010
Disgruntled employees of Amalgamated Beverage Industries (ABI), the soft drinks division of South African Breweries (SAB), have vowed to continue with their month-long strike action until their wage demands are met. 25 Jan 2010
A new list of 10 clothing and textile product categories eligible for duty credit certificates would be gazetted shortly, the Department of Trade and Industry's chief director for African multilateral economic relations, Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter, confirmed on Thursday, 21 January 2010. 25 Jan 2010
Less than 20% of arable land in Africa is in productive use. This, coupled with the global food shortage, has prompted African governments and private investors to look at the opportunities presented in fallow land across the continent. 22 Jan 2010
Trading updates released by SA's big retail stalwarts — Massmart, Shoprite, Mr Price, Truworths and Clicks — were appalling, but hardly surprising. 22 Jan 2010
PARIS, FRANCE: French luxury goods group Hermes is set to open a Chinese subsidiary later this year that will sell furniture, clothes and household accessories, the company said. 22 Jan 2010
Four Nando's restaurants, Adderley Street, Woodstock, Tokai and Camps Bay, are showcasing inspiring original collections of art to actively support local artists. 22 Jan 2010
Kicking off fashion week, designer label Karen Millen announced that they will be scouting South Africa for an especially talented individual to join their studio in the United Kingdom. 22 Jan 2010
FNB's mCommerce CEO, Len Pienaar
FNB have announced that December 2009 saw R1bn worth of banking conducted in 10 million cellphone transactions. This exceeded the previous year's cellphone banking use by more than 100%. 22 Jan 2010
Foodcorp Ready to Eat Specialty Division, previously known as Gull Foods, was awarded an ISO 22000 certification in December 2009. As a leading Woolworths' prepared foods supplier, it is reportedly its first supplier to have won this prestigious certification. 22 Jan 2010
Recent retail sales figures released by AC Nielsen for the UK, South Africa's biggest wine export destination show that the country continues to rank as the fastest-growing wine category in the UK, increasing its volume share of the market to 12,3% for 2009, up from 10,4% in 2008. 22 Jan 2010
The current titleholder of the inaugural Global Pizza Challenge (GPC) 2009, Odette Williams, owner of Mi Casa Café, Sodwana Bay, now has the opportunity to present her winning SA pizza at the GPC International Final to be hosted in Melbourne Australia on 15 May 2010. 22 Jan 2010
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev began temporarily laying off staff on Wednesday, 20 January 2010, as a worker blockade brought production to a standstill, hitting supplies of some of Belgium's most popular beers. 21 Jan 2010
There are landlords who continue to flout the law because they think tenants have no rights. 21 Jan 2010
Pharmaceutical giant Glaxo-SmithKline has moved a major part of its manufacturing out of South Africa due to forecasts of a 35% electricity tariff hike, an executive told the National Energy Regulator on Wednesday, 20 January 2010. 21 Jan 2010
Retail sales fell more sharply than expected in November, highlighting the plight of embattled consumers and reviving speculation that the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates again this year. 21 Jan 2010
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