Savannah Mall in Polokwane, Limpopo is undergoing a massive extension and renovation project that will take the existing 22 000m² retail space up by 15 000m² at an investment of R350 million. 7 Apr 2010
The trend of manufacturing production in SA in the past 30 years was not directly linked with a lower real exchange rate, Treasury deputy director-general of economic policy Chris Loewald said yesterday, 6 April 2010. 7 Apr 2010
Held in association with Plascon as main sponsor and DStv as media partner, Decorex Cape Town (23-27 April 2010) will once again show trade visitors and consumers why it's hailed as one of the city's interior design events. The award-winning exhibition offers an abundance of choices ranging from modern collectibles and signature pieces to the kitchen sink. 7 Apr 2010
The number of complaints recorded by vehicle owners about defects on their cars rose by 2661 last year, South African Motor Industry Ombudsman said on Tuesday, 6 April 2010. 7 Apr 2010
The pioneering 'TelFree Mobile' and 'TelFree Web' internet applications, online and offline telecommunications are designed to allow users to be in contact anytime, anywhere, without contracts. 7 Apr 2010
According to Darryl Jacobson, MD of Burchmore's, the new megastore in Cape Town, located in Phumelela Park, Montague Drive, Montague Gardens offers a host of benefits for buyers and sellers alike. "We are offering a massive choice and therefore increased convenience for customers. Security is better than ever before and, with 6500m², all the cars can be housed under one roof," he comments. 6 Apr 2010
While CRM has always been "social," it's now starting to get "Social" - in other words, it's starting to tap into the ways customers have seized control of their relationships with the people they buy from through technology, participation and the ability to reach more people - and more-important people, as they see it - than they ever could in the past. 6 Apr 2010
The Competition Commission's detailed referral on cartel behaviour in the milling industry exposes a regular series of meetings that took place around the country between 1999 and 2007. Five companies were named as respondents: Premier Foods, Pioneer Foods, Foodcorp, Tiger Brands and Godrich Milling. 6 Apr 2010
The Advanced Photoshop T-shirt design competition closes on 20 April 2010 and online voting begins 22 April. 6 Apr 2010
WASHINGTON, USA: Microsoft plans to unveil a new line of cellphones next week with social-networking capabilities aimed at young consumers, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, 5 April 2010. 6 Apr 2010
Although the South African commercial real estate market delivered a total return of 8.7% last year, this was its second year running of decline following the boom years of 2004-07. 6 Apr 2010
The Pam Golding Property (PGP) group has just launched what it reports is an industry first with 'SMS 34440' - where information on houses on show in an area can be sent straight to prospective buyer's cellphone, instantly. This new service to buyers has already been launched in the Cape Town metropolitan area and is about to be rolled out nationally to phones that are enabled for internet access. 6 Apr 2010
The Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing (CoE) on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has recently opened a laboratory, which specialises in extrusion, a processing process used in the food, feed, plastic and powder paint industries. 6 Apr 2010
Samsung Electronics has launched its first full HD 3D active LED TV, 3D Blu-ray players, home theatre systems and a full line-up of home entertainment, and in the process ‘turned on tomorrow' to reach a new dimension in television not only in South Africa, but in Africa in general. 1 Apr 2010
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) held the first meeting of the Special Committee for Global Quality in Tokyo on Tuesday 30 March 2010. The committee members include newly appointed chief quality officers for North America, Europe, China, Asia and Oceania, and the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, who will represent concerns of customers. In addition, representatives from TMC's business operations and others attended. 1 Apr 2010
"Already we can see evidence of 'FIFA-related' spam and this is expected to increase as we near the event,” says Costin Raiu, chief security expert, EEMEA, global research & analytics team at Kaspersky Lab, one of the largest antivirus companies in Europe. 1 Apr 2010
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has released the Consumer Credit Report, which details the South African credit market up to September 2009. 1 Apr 2010
The Cape Clothing & Textile Cluster's AGM held recently in March 2010 awarded K-Way the ‘Best Practice Award' for showcasing excellence in world class manufacturing. 1 Apr 2010
PARIS, FRANCE: France's top administrative body advised the government on Tuesday, 30 March 2010, against slapping a complete ban on the full Islamic veil but said outlawing the burqa in some places was justified for security reasons. 1 Apr 2010
Retailer Mr Price Group on Wednesday, 31 March 2010, said that it had brought to an end its involvement in export partnerships. 1 Apr 2010
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