"Purity Mama is especially for pregnant women who would like to lead a healthy lifestyle while taking care of their wellbeing and that of their unborn babies," comments Allison Bergh, brand manager for Purity on its launch of the Purity Mama range. 13 May 2010
Du Pont Telecoms has calculated the impact Vodacom's recently introduced revised call tariffs would have on business contract subscribers and it works out to a 2% saving for the average business person's cellphone bill, following the almost 29% reduction in cellular interconnect charges in March 2010. 13 May 2010
Freshstop will be launching a new forecourt store in association with Chevron SA at the Hobie Beach Caltex in Port Elizabeth on Thursday 27 May 2010. This 24-hour convenience store brand - a member of the Fruit & Veg City group - provides shoppers with fresh and healthy alternatives with a focus on convenience. 13 May 2010
The rapid up-take of mobile handsets, low cost of mobile data and the increasing number of mobile Internet users in South Africa has encouraged Absa to launch its mobile portal. It provides existing and potential customers with a single entry point to interact via the mobile Internet (WAP). 13 May 2010
Kristina Beuthner, Mike Lee, Lyn Woodward and Sarah Newton (all members of the Wild Yeasts tasting group in Johannesburg) are the four newest Cape Wine Masters (CWM) graduates, having received their Diplomas from the Institute of Cape Wine Masters. The Van Ryn's Brandy Cellar in Stellenbosch hosted this year's graduation function on Friday 7 May 2010. 13 May 2010
SAB has invested an estimated R170-million around the World Cup in infrastructure in South Africa's townships, Castle Lager campaigns and marketing to support the event. 12 May 2010
Foreign visitors coming for the Soccer World Cup will be fed more of the same foods they are used to because local restaurants have not included local delicacies on their menus. 12 May 2010
South Africa's organic farming industry is up in arms over international research that claims organic farming harms wildlife and produces less food - and that its produce is no healthier than conventionally farmed foods. 12 May 2010
An emerging piggery project in Doornspruit village near Polokwane in Limpopo has benefited more than 130 families - and now it hopes to become a commercial giant. 12 May 2010
Distell has worked closely with the UK-based Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) initiative to promote glass savings and has collaborated with local bottle suppliers to develop suitable, totally safe lighter packaging. Through this programme, it has enhanced its eco-credentials, by saving 333.5 tons of glass by reducing the weight of 2.9 million of its wine bottles in 10 months. 12 May 2010
One of the highlights of the upcoming exhibition 'Rooms on View', at Sandton Convention Centre from 27-30 May 2010 will be American designer Vicente Wolf who will take participants a slide presentation of his work, the latest trends in décor and design in America and insight into his world. British designer, Nina Campbell, will join him at a brunch hosted by Conde Nast House & Garden for a presentation entitled 'Two World Class Designers, Two Continents, Two Styles'. 12 May 2010
At present, Eskom has a rebate offer on accredited solar water heating systems which could save consumers up to 40% of their electricity bill. Eskom issues the rebates in cash once an SABS approved solar system has been installed and the rebates are calculated according to the amount of power the system saves the user in heating water. Selection of the correct system is therefore of paramount importance. 12 May 2010
Boschendal brought home the only two gold medals for South African wine from the Monde Selection International Wine Competition 2010 held in Brussels recently, for its Grande Cuvée Brut 2006 and the 2009 Chenin Blanc. 12 May 2010
A new website, freely accessible to Grade four teachers, parents and learners, offers educational resources and extra content focused on good nutrition, healthy lifestyles and sustainable living. 12 May 2010
Local restaurants and night clubs could be forced to close early if Buffalo City Municipality approves a bylaw for liquor trading hours. 11 May 2010
Retailer Massmart Holdings said today, Tuesday 11 May 2010, that for the 44 weeks to 2 May, total sales increased to R39.9 billion - growth of 8.6% over the prior period, and comparable store sales grew 1.4%. Inflation for the period is estimated at 0.8%. 11 May 2010
Eleven major manufacturers and SA's three main labour federations yesterday, 10 May 2010, called for the weakening of the rand to make SA more competitive and save manufacturing sector jobs. 11 May 2010
The annual Franchising Association of South Africa's (FASA) Awards for Excellence in Franchising celebrated the top achievers in the industry on Saturday, 8 May 2010. The awards ceremony was the highlight of Franchise Week, which included a Franchise Convention and the incorporated the International Franchise Expo (IFE). 11 May 2010
Skyrove Wi-Fi is offering a free Internet service in Greenmarket Square from April 2010 - September 2010, in a unique collaboration with Cape Town Partnership. 11 May 2010
The South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) is planning a series of informative breakfasts, with guest speakers and presentation in May 2010 in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. Both members and non-members are welcome and should RSVP to Tasnim Mustan on +27 (0) 71 235 5582 or email her on az.oc.liamadov@natsumminsat, stating which booking is required. 11 May 2010
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