The Best of Wine Tourism Awards, established eight years ago to advance standards in wine tourism and to promote the exchange of best-practice internationally, is hosted by the nine-member Great Wine Capitals (GWC) network operating in Africa, Europe, North and South America, and Australasia. 11 May 2010
This article refers specifically to the Greenpoint Stadium in Cape Town and the impact on nearby businesses of the influx of fans on game days and how those companies might take measures to minimise disruptions to their business. However, many of the points raised are equally applicable anywhere else in the country where 2010 games will take place. 11 May 2010
Case study: In 2006, South Africa's leading insurance company, OUTsurance, decided to expand overseas. Australia was selected as the ideal growth market, but it wasn't until 2008 that it started to work on a launch strategy. 10 May 2010
According to a recent report by Microsoft researchers, the older your software, the greater the risk of a cyber attack and all the misery that will bring with it. 10 May 2010
The Competition Tribunal will hear a complaint lodged by Rukanani Distributors against Coca-Cola Fortune, the bottling and distribution company of beverages manufactured by the Coca-Cola Company. 10 May 2010
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Entrepreneurs producing "halal" cosmetics say the global market is booming as more Muslims opt for beauty products that conform to Islamic rules. 10 May 2010
Pira Intl has released study results indicating that the global packaging industry by value, the personal care packaging market is set to reach almost $21.4 billion (about R160 billion) by 2014, growing by a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 4.1% over 2009 estimates of $17.5 billion (about R131 billion). 10 May 2010
LONDON, UK: Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed has sold luxury London department store Harrods to the investment arm of Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, his financial advisors Lazard said Saturday, 8 May 2010. 10 May 2010
The race is on among local retailers to establish a good grip on the pharmacy market. In-store pharmacies are being introduced rapidly as shopkeepers strive to deliver convenience to shoppers and get them into the stores. Ultimately it's all about the battle for consumers — growing market share, increasing sales and finding new revenue streams to lift earnings. 10 May 2010
First National Bank (FNB) is extending its EasyPlan paperless banking offering, with the opening of four new branches in Stellenbosch, Midrand, Johannesburg Central and Polokwane. 10 May 2010
Late last week, Nokia announced that the CK-200 car kit, which is universally compatible with any make of Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, would be available at installers from June 2010. 10 May 2010
Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate has released its 2006 Morgenster Bordeaux blend, with a 5-star John Platter award, and the second Bordeaux label, Lourens River Valley 2006. 10 May 2010
Since Alfred Baloyi made his first Makarapa 30 years ago, to dodge flying bottles at a Kaizer Chiefs game in 1979, his custom-made safety helmets have become the headgear of choice at football matches across South Africa. Now they will be commercially available for business and fans from new premises in Wynberg, Sandton. 10 May 2010
Cyril Ramaphosa launched Black Pages, an initiative undertaken by Shanduka Black Umbrellas, the successful incubation and mentoring initiative for black-owned SMMEs on Friday 7 May 2010. 10 May 2010
According to Dr Andrew Golding, CE of the Pam Golding Property (PGP) group, homebuyers are making increasing use of the worldwide web to research the property market and initiate actual viewing of homes on site. 10 May 2010
More than 100 delegates from various industries and 100 exhibitors have convened today, 7 May 2010, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg for the three-day International Franchise Expo and Convention (IFE) hosted by the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA). In this age of job losses and economic uncertainty, the focus is being turned on entrepreneurship as an alternative to survive as the global economy recovers and consumer confidence rises again. 7 May 2010
In celebration of Mother's Day, Hemingways Mall is giving away prizes valued at over R12 000 to three lucky moms. 7 May 2010
"The burgeoning growth of Cape Town's northern suburbs is evidenced not only by the major development seen in Tyger Valley and Century City, but also by the increasing residential expansion of the Durbanville and Milnerton areas towards the north,” comments Marius Basson, JHI director for the Western Cape. He was explaining the rationale for the relocation of a large segment of its Western Cape operation to Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre in Tyger Valley. 7 May 2010
The Castle Lite SuperSport Shootout, held late last month, raised over R1,38 million to be donated to SAB's chosen beneficiary, the SAB Caddies Educational Trust and the Gozololo Centre for Needy Children. 7 May 2010
South Africa has opened its pavilion at the World Expo in the Chinese city of Shanghai - which offers an opportunity for the country to showcase its technologies, products and companies internationally. 7 May 2010
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