A new merger has been formed between Property24.com and Korbitec, after the 51% aquistion of Korbitec's property division by MIH, a division of Naspers, for R158 million. The merger will offer property professionals and consumers a comprehensive and industry neutral e-commerce property portal. 20 Apr 2010
The Grid, a location-based social network that uses cellphones to connect users with people, places and events around them, has launched Legends of Echo, a multi-player social game for mobile phones that allows players to trade, battle and communicate with other players across South Africa with their physical location as central point. 20 Apr 2010
Dr. Carl Albrecht, head of research for CANSA says that too much omega-6 fatty acid increases systemic inflammation that is the "breeding ground" of cancer cells." It is generally accepted that omega-6 needs to be balanced against omega-3 fatty acids in order to counteract inflammation optimally.” He adds that 28 out of the 40 margarines investigated by the association contained less than one gram of omega-3 fatty acid per 100 grams of margarine. 20 Apr 2010
Babcock International, a leading supplier to the energy, process, mining and construction industries in Africa, has partnered with South Africa's leading vehicle and capital equipment finance company, WesBank. The alliance represents a significant extension to the existing Babcock product offering and will allow the structuring of finance packages to meet individual customers' needs. 20 Apr 2010
Banking group First National Bank (FNB) last week became the first bank to pass the two million customer milestone in the cellphone banking sector. 19 Apr 2010
After being hammered by the Nigerian media for booking its national team into a “dump” for the World Cup, the Nigerian Football Federation has given an unfenced, roadside hotel in a seaside town until the end of the month to shape up. 19 Apr 2010
The financial vulnerability of consumers eased somewhat during the first quarter of 2010, the Bureau of Market Research and FinMark's Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index (CFVI) shows. 19 Apr 2010
A small-town KwaZulu-Natal brewery has international beermakers in a froth after coming out tops at one of the world's biggest beer festivals. 19 Apr 2010
Green Office Week (19 - 23 April 2010) is principally about empowering office workers to take action and introduce or reinforce behaviours that save water and electricity; reduce wastage, buy green; and reduce pollution and the carbon footprint. However, the vision of the week is to have management backing and to get an action plan in place. Professor Mervyn King is the week's goodwill ambassador. 19 Apr 2010
MultiChoice announced on Friday 14 April 2010 that it has launched Digital Video Broadcast over Internet Protocol (DVB over IP) to commercial establishments such as hotels, shopping malls and office complexes. Later in the year, it will be extended to gated residential communities and residential apartments. 18 Apr 2010
Primedia Lifestyle, South Africa's shopping centre marketing consultancy, is the only company in Africa to receive finalist positions and be awarded nine finalist titles, the most number of nominations for any one company at the European Solal Awards, which recognise shopping centre marketing excellence. This year's competition has issued 84 nominations from 17 different countries. 18 Apr 2010
For the first time, the annual Lean Summit Africa takes place at The Forum in Bryanston, Sandton on 6 - 8 October 2010; previous summits having been held in Cape Town. The conference will feature Dr René Aernoudts, the chair and founder of the Lean Management Instituut in Driebergen, the Netherlands. 18 Apr 2010
Absa Card has partnered with US based, Planet Payment to bring ‘Pay in Your Currency', also referred to in the industry as Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), to South Africa to provide the international consumer with a choice of paying in Rand, or completing the purchase in any one of the 30 supported foreign currencies. 18 Apr 2010
There are just over 1000 interactive kiosks in South Africa's retail sector, compared to between 50 000 and 100 000 in the US where they were introduced some 15-20 years ago, it was revealed yesterday. Therefore, a conference aimed at emphasising the vital role of interactive kiosks is due to take place in Johannesburg this year. 16 Apr 2010
An introductory procedure on how launch a new product or service using social media that uses six steps to set the foundation for a successful business. 16 Apr 2010
The ‘long' weekend from 24-27 April 2010 sees the Cape offer a cheese and a wine weekend for the family - the SA Cheese festival is at Bien Donné on the R45 between Paarl and Franschhoek and the wine festival is at Warwick Wine Estate on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Klapmuts. 16 Apr 2010
The new Sony Ericsson Spiro provides consumers with the music experience they have come to expect from Walkman phones and adds social networking. The new phone, available in South Africa from early Q3, can catch up with friends at just a touch of a button while still listening to their favourite music. 16 Apr 2010
‘Regulations Governing the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs', published on 1 March 2010 by the Department of Health, is designed to protect consumers against false and sometimes dangerous labelling of food products. 16 Apr 2010
"It began with my father asking me to plant a vegetable garden during my school holidays," says 23 year-old architectural student Claire Reid. "I think he was trying to teach me about business, by suggesting I grow the veggies and he would buy my crops from me." She was then 16 and the first thing that struck Reid was the cost of starting the garden. 16 Apr 2010
Nando's is licking its lips. The Johannesburg-based chicken chain is in negotiations with the nine host cities to supply catering at official and unofficial fan parks, after Fifa World Cup sponsor McDonald's decided not to exercise its right to supply food. 15 Apr 2010
