A fresh storm over the king protea emblem not appearing on the front of the national soccer team jersey is approaching, after it emerged Wednesday, 3 February 2010, that the South African Football Association (Safa) and the technical sponsors Adidas intend to launch the green Bafana Bafana away strip next month — without the national symbol. 5 Feb 2010
Toyota South Africa said on Thursday, 4 February 2010, that it has been able to isolate the Auris, new generation Verso and Corolla as part of the technical study of all the vehicles that are sold in South Africa and this would imply that these three model ranges "will in all possibility" be included in the South African recall programme. 5 Feb 2010
Practically every business has a dirty little secret: It's called customer attrition. Rarely can a company claim someone as a customer for life. There will always be pressure from the competition - and as a result, there will always be customer attrition. 5 Feb 2010
“The new eTAU108 DVD writer from Lite-On is targeted at notebook and netbook users who own machines that do not have internal DVD writers. It is extremely light and portable, tough, travels well, is extremely easy to use and is fully plug and play,” says Werner Joubert, personal systems and storage business manager Rectron, commenting on the company's latest release. “With its suggested retail price of less than R699, it is clearly a very cost-effective option.” 5 Feb 2010
This week, Ster-Kinekor announced the launch a new Afrikaans DVD brand, Ster-Kinekor Flieke, reputedly a first for the country and an extension of its ongoing commitment to the local film industry. 5 Feb 2010
eBucks members, wishing to assist those affected by the devastating catastrophe in Haiti, can make a donation through its website with eBucks or Rands to two worthy causes. 5 Feb 2010
“The internet has progressed at a tremendous speed and we are finding more people are choosing to go online to make their bookings,” said Danny Bryer, group marketing & revenue director, Protea Hotels. “The convenience factor has allowed people to do their own research, planning and booking without any hassle.” 5 Feb 2010
One of the areas that remained relatively buoyant internationally, despite the recession, is online retail which is leading to a rise in home deliveries. This is one of the findings from research by independent market analyst Datamonitor that revealed that this rise is benefiting post offices and courier firms contending with a difficult trading environment. 5 Feb 2010
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) received 1429 applicants for debt counselling in just the first 2 days of February 2010, Debtbusters noted on Thursday, 4 February 2010, an indication that the average South African consumer's debt problems are only getting worse. 4 Feb 2010
Notwithstanding the requirement that VAT be levied on all transactions, property sold as a going concern is zero-rated if certain conditions are met. 4 Feb 2010
‘A Gift for Life', a school starter pack, is one of NPO 1in1out's methods of providing direct links between society and the disadvantaged. It has received a generous donation of 500 hampers packed with writing paper, pens, pencils and other items of stationery from Silveray Statmark, distributors of brands such as Croxley, Parker and Stabilo. 4 Feb 2010
The Global Brands Group (GBG) is leading an investigation into Shanghai Fashion Plastic Products and Gifts, the Chinese factory that has been criticised for making the official World Cup mascot, Zakumi, under poor working conditions. 4 Feb 2010
LONDON, UK: British chocolate maker Cadbury said that its chairman and chief executive will step down following the successful takeover offer from US giant Kraft Foods. 4 Feb 2010
Global brewing giant SABMiller (SAB) said earlier today, Thursday 4 February 2010, that the High Court of Justice in England and Wales has sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangement to give effect to the group's proposed broad-based black economic empowerment transaction in South Africa. 4 Feb 2010
Pacmar, a packaging company, has signed up for Africa's Big Seven (AB7) taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand from 25-27 July 2010. A first-time exhibitor, the company aims to access foreign markets. 4 Feb 2010
The Competition Tribunal on Wednesday, 3 February 2010, imposed a penalty of R195.72 million on Pioneer Foods for its role in a bread cartel. 4 Feb 2010
The Mzansi Market at Killarney Mall, Johannesburg, launched last Saturday, 30 January 2010, with an inspired mix of South African culture. 4 Feb 2010
BORDEAUX, FRANCE: Bordeaux vintners and merchants are rallying to survive in a thirsty but tumultuous US market after their biggest customer there defected. 3 Feb 2010
LONDON, UK: US group Kraft Foods on Tuesday, 2 February 2010, clinched a takeover deal for Cadbury, as fears grew for thousands of jobs at the iconic British confectioner swallowed up by the American giant. 3 Feb 2010
Members of the Food and Allied Workers' Union, who have been on strike at soft drinks producer ABI since 22 December 2009, are gradually making their way back to work, the company said yesterday, 2 February. 3 Feb 2010
