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How do we live comfortably and productively within the limits of our planet? How do we sustain life on Earth now for the benefit of our children and their children? Global bodies, governments, communities and individuals are currently asking themselves these vital questions. The annual Woolworths Trust EduPlant program recognises that our schools play a vital role in exploring the answers to these questions. 30 Jan 2008
The retailer says total sale of merchandise for the first four months of trading were 4.8% down on the corresponding period of the previous year. 30 Jan 2008
Germany's best rosé – and it's South African
Weinwirtschaft, the respected German trade magazine, has just published its annual Top 500 ‘Wines of The Year' – as voted by the German wine trade – and Delheim Pinotage Rosé 2007 came top in the rosé category, beating all other rosé wines sold in Germany during 2007. 30 Jan 2008
Woolworths has received international recognition in the retail sector by being shortlisted for the Responsible Retailer of the Year. Woolworths competes for the title with six companies from across the globe that have been shortlisted by the World Retail Awards 2008. 25 Jan 2008
Adoro Five Regions Sauvignon Blanc 2007 is a fitting follow-up to its four-star rated debutante, a uniquely South African blend where the old world meets the new. 25 Jan 2008
South Africans can now buy a top-of-the-range Swedish bed, as enjoyed by the Swedish royals (and Nicole Kidman, by the way). 24 Jan 2008
When 7-year-old autistic child, Taylor, focuses on a toy, her family knows it's prime time for learning. When Taylor's mom (and others like her) approached Fat Brain Toys for help in selecting toys for a child with autism, the company went to the specialists in autism and neurology - with the result being a new 'Special Needs Resource Centre'. 24 Jan 2008
Cornelius takes on the continent
Skhumbuzo Nkosi, CEO, Primedia Outdoor, has announced that Frikkie Cornelius has been promoted to General Manager, Africa Division to drive the outdoor operation in the African environment. 23 Jan 2008
Local red wine triumphs in Sweden
Allesverloren Estate – the oldest wine farm in the Swartland and famous for its acclaimed Shiraz – took top honours in Sweden with its 2006 vintage clinching the title of Red Wine of the Year for 2007. 23 Jan 2008
Fashion retailer reports higher sales in the six months to December but National Credit Act and higher interest rates take their toll. 22 Jan 2008
Sharapova and Sony Ericsson in a love match
Sony Ericsson has announced that it has signed an exclusive four-year sponsorship agreement with female tennis player, Maria Sharapova, to become the company's first global brand ambassador. 22 Jan 2008
Five Roses has announced the appointment of its new tea master, Dinesh Wijeyawardana, who steps in to replace previous tea master, Reggie Rajiah, who retired in November last year, after 45 years in the tea industry. 22 Jan 2008
KickOff.com, South Africa's biggest stand-alone soccer website, has announced a new addition to its online stable in the form of www.KickOffGhana.com. 21 Jan 2008
Make the most of mineral make-up
DV8 [expressions] has introduced a range of 100% pure mineral make-up that offers women the freedom to select their own distinctive colour make-up palette from a selection of the most vibrant natural colours and provides them with a single product that has eight different applications. 21 Jan 2008
Freshpak will be launching a new television commercial early in 2008, which aims to entrench the brand's identity and positioning as a healthy, natural option, with a selection of variants that fall beneath it: rooibos, herbal and green teas. 18 Jan 2008
Some cheer for underprivileged children
Primedia@Home donned Santa's hat during the 2007 festive season, as part of its national Learning for Life initiative, to cheer and support underprivileged children countrywide. 18 Jan 2008
Mr Price said that that sales increased by 14.6% in the quarter ended December, with comparable sales growing 5.2% 18 Jan 2008
Developer wants to turn EL into 'golf tourism mecca'. 17 Jan 2008
New flight to where the leopard leaps
Effective 11 February 2008, Airlink will be introducing an additional Monday to Thursday early morning return flight departure between Johannesburg (JNB) and Phalaborwa (PHW). 17 Jan 2008
An innovative video gaming venture, has seen two entrepreneurs win the Branson School of Entrepreneurship Soweto 2007 Business Plan competition. 17 Jan 2008
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