Robbie Williams (not the singer) still sits on a number of boards. 24 Dec 2007
Perdeberg Winery - the one with the zebra - has just signed up with the SABC to sponsor the weekly Restaurant Report, presented by Peter James Smith on SAfm radio. 20 Dec 2007
This summer Pepsi explodes onto South African shores with the launch of its innovative new soft drink - Pepsi Max, which, like Pepsi Light, is 100% sugar free but has an enhanced flavour of cola to ensure maximum taste. 20 Dec 2007
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has decided to set up a Joint Venture (JV) with Smollan Holdings of South Africa and the JV will be operational from January 1, 2008. The strategic tie-up aims to build long-term capabilities and bring ‘in-store' execution focus in servicing the company's modern trade customers. 14 Dec 2007
Mercedes-Benz is to do its part to improve the environment through purchasing electricity generated using renewable energy (RE) from the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. 12 Dec 2007
With sales of Sony's struggling PlayStation 3 (PS3) video game console picking up in Europe, Japan and the United States, the company's CEO, Howard Stringer, revealed details of its plans going forward for the console at a press conference held in Tokyo on Tuesday, 11 December 2007. 12 Dec 2007
The popularity of Indian food in South Africa, as well as the consumer move towards healthy and flavourful meals that are easy to prepare, recently saw the Tiger Brands Tastic team introduce an authentic Indian curry range. 12 Dec 2007
Designer entertaining specialist Loudfire has opened the first party and events production office in Livingstone, Zambia to capitalise on the huge business opportunities in the region. 11 Dec 2007
To mark a milestone 20th birthday, Nando's has created a heart-stopping, unique and limited edition 250ml XXX HOT Peri-Peri sauce. 10 Dec 2007
Yesterday, 9 December 2007, Amakhosi launched the various tiers of Supporters Club Cards in a family festival style format at the Dhlamini Sports Complex in Soweto. The event was held in conjunction with artists, entertainers, skydivers as well as their benefits partners, which included Black Like Me. 10 Dec 2007
Following the sale of its Chrysler partner to an American company earlier this year, DaimlerChrysler South Africa has now formally changed its name to Mercedes-Benz South Africa. 7 Dec 2007
Mars Africa, the fast-moving consumer goods company, intends expanding its presence on the continent. 7 Dec 2007
Name change from Master Foods to Mars Africa brings company into the limelight. 7 Dec 2007
The Beacon episode appears to have unnerved more than a few social networkers by highlighting just how transparent their online actions are to Facebook – and how easily the site can convert those actions to monetised assets. Even users who weren't burned looked a little askance at Beacon. 6 Dec 2007
Aspen, a longstanding client of Unlimited subsidiary TLC, turned to its trusted washroom advertising partner to ensure maximum exposure for the latest Safyr Bleu eye drops campaign. 5 Dec 2007
Hot on the heels of the acquisition of the Boschendal winery, DGB has claimed another stake in the Franschhoek valley with the purchase of Franschhoek Vineyards Ltd. 5 Dec 2007
Douglasdale Dairy has introduced low-fat milk in a 1 litre bottle after many requests for a 1 litre packaging option. 4 Dec 2007
A few years ago, two young technicians involved with Woolworths' IT had a vision of doing things differently for corporates. The retailer decided the concept was worth supporting, and the rest, as they say, is history… 4 Dec 2007
It wasn't a great first day for fast-moving consumer goods company CIC Holdings on Friday, when it became the first foreign company to have a primary listing on the JSE's AltX. The company has plans to expand operations into southern Africa in the next couple of years. 4 Dec 2007
South African Breweries is confident the country will not run out of beer over the festive season. 4 Dec 2007
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