Collect-a-Can is searching for companies in outlying areas to become agents and assist in its can recycling projects. Scrap metal dealers, multi-recycling companies and/or any other businesses that are willing and have the infrastructure to assist, are encouraged to get involved. The agents would be helping their community while at the same time benefiting from being part of the network. 19 Feb 2010
Baxters, the family-owned, Scots premium-food company, has relaunched its range of canned soups. Packaging across the portfolio has also been refreshed to support the relaunch, with clearer labelling and a more distinctive and premium look. 19 Feb 2010
Drinkers and smokers won't be smoking the peace pipe with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan any time soon after he hit them where it hurts most. 18 Feb 2010
Nelspruit and White River wine lovers will see the launch of the inaugural Mpumalanga Wine Show, to take place at Ingwenyama Conference and Sport Resort from 12 - 14 March 2010. 18 Feb 2010
Smokers and drinkers, you guessed it, your little indulgences just became more expensive again, just like they do every year! 18 Feb 2010
The budget speech, announced yesterday 17 February 2010, laid out a thoughtful approach to the reality we find ourselves in following the global financial crisis of 2008 and the deep recession of 2009 which also left its mark on South Africa. 18 Feb 2010
Retail sales growth improved notably in December 2009, to -3.7% year-on-year (y/y) from -6.6% y/y in November. 18 Feb 2010
The second exhibition collection of the Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI), featuring some of the best of Western Cape craft products, will launch its 2010 show at Design Indaba Expo, 26 - 28 February 2010, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). 18 Feb 2010
Faircape Dairies differentiates its milk products based on the well-being of the animals involved in production, and environmental friendliness of the facilities. It decided that its existing packaging for its fruit and smooth yoghurts did not accurately represent the product, specifically its quality, and appointed strategic design agency Liquidlab to execute a revamp. 18 Feb 2010
With South African consumers under tremendous financial pressure, the pawnbroker business has seen quite a rise in individuals coming to lenders for financial assistance. Peter Setou, senior manager of education and strategy at the National Credit Regulator (NCR) reminds pawnbrokers to assess whether they have now surpassed the 100 agreements/R500 000 loan book threshold, and if so, to register with the NCR. 18 Feb 2010
Allen Brown, performance services consultant at Qualica Technologies, warns that the scramble by ISPs to offer bargain-basement internet access packages is changing the entire internet landscape in South Africa. 18 Feb 2010
The new jersey to be used by Bafana Bafana during the 2010 World Cup will have a star symbol on top of the South African Football Association emblem. 17 Feb 2010
Last year, the commercial property market was affected by the recession, high unemployment, liquidations, insolvencies and the global economy. 17 Feb 2010
The South African Liquor Brandowners Association CEO, Riaan Kruger, says the industry expects the excise duties on wines and spirits to increase once again when Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan tables his 2010/11 budget speech later today, Wednesday 17 February. 17 Feb 2010
The NBC Today show, which attracts over 5.5 million viewers daily and is America's most popular morning television programme, included the South African wine, Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz, on its Valentine's Day themed insert titled Sensuous Wine and Chocolate Combinations. 17 Feb 2010
LG Electronics (LG) and Dolby Laboratories held the first public demonstration of 5.1 multichannel surround sound on a mobile phone using the latest version of Dolby Mobile technology and an LG Android-based smartphone at this week's GSMA Mobile World Congress. 17 Feb 2010
Jenna Clifford Fine Jewellery has launched a new brand campaign featuring top South African models, including Tansey Coetzee (Miss South Africa 2007), who are adorned with signature creations from the brand, which trades only in cut diamonds and precious gemstones to create customized pieces. 17 Feb 2010
One of the main conservation focus of the Mall of the North, reputedly Limpopo's single largest commercial real estate investment, is to preserve the natural vegetation on the site by removing it during construction and replanting and rehabilitating it on the site on completion of construction. 17 Feb 2010
South Africa walked away with many of the awards at the inaugural Drinks Business Green Awards awarded on Sunday, 14 February 2010, in central London. 17 Feb 2010
PARIS, FRANCE: The coveted Andam fashion prize for emerging talent on Monday, 15 February 2010, announced a more than 25% increase in its endowment, to €220,000 (US$307,0000). 16 Feb 2010
