USA - Wonder why the smoking-hot 3G Apple iPhone only costs US$199, less than half the price of the original? Here's a two-word hint: Randall Stephenson. Stephenson, who became AT&T's chairman and CEO a year ago, championed the idea of paying Apple about $300 per device, analysts estimate, to help hold down the retail cost. 5 Aug 2008
Motorola performed better than analysts had expected in Q2, delivering net earnings of US$4 million on Thursday. Revenue was $8.1 billion, beating expectations by Wall Street analysts of $7.5 billion for the handset manufacturer. 4 Aug 2008
Renowned South African actress Terry Pheto is joining cosmetic house, L'Oreal Paris's international list of Dream Team spokespersons. 1 Aug 2008
Nintendo's profit for the fiscal first quarter surged 34% as sales of its hit Wii console shot up, underlining the success of the video game unit in attracting novice players. 31 Jul 2008
Helderberg wine estate, Eikendal, is adding to South Africa's lineup of Methode Cap Classique wines made in the style of French champagne, with the launch of its maiden MCC - Mon Desir 2005 - an elegant débutante made of 100% Chardonnay. 30 Jul 2008
Bakers Biscuits has entered the luxury biscuit segment with the launch of the ‘Baked with Love' Premium range of decadent treats. 30 Jul 2008
Year-over-year profits at Tokyo-based consumer electronics giant Sony fell 47% to US$326 million during the first quarter, and company officials predict a further decrease in profits later in the year. 30 Jul 2008
Many men have overdone done it at the gym or on the sports field, and now have aching knees and stiff ankles. Offering a solution to the problem, Fitflop has launched a specially designed shoe for men that incorporates patent-pending microwobbleboard technology to maximize muscle-load while reducing joint strain. 29 Jul 2008
Tongaat Hulett expected rise in profit operations is good news, but... 28 Jul 2008
British mobile phone giant Vodafone sales warning sends share price into decline. 24 Jul 2008
Apple did everything right in its third quarter and posted robust earnings and revenue figures that bore that out. Like many other companies, however, Apple cautioned investors that the next quarter won't be as good as previously expected - and that bit of sobering news caused stock prices to plummet. 23 Jul 2008
Biscuit producer Bakers, which for over 150 years has brought the Bakersman into South African homes, has relaunched the brand with a complete packaging makeover. 22 Jul 2008
The corrosive effects of spiralling inflation and food prices were confirmed on Friday when retail giant Woolworths confirmed middle-income earners had been pushed to the wall by the rising cost of living. 21 Jul 2008
Kumkani added another trophy to its case recently when Lanner Hill Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2007 was named the best Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa at the SA Terroir Wine Awards. 21 Jul 2008
Gauteng Finance MEC Paul Mashatile says the R3bn Heineken plant and depot which is being constructed in Sedibeng, southeast of Johannesburg, will be a catalyst for economic growth as it would inject about R7bn into the provincial economy. 17 Jul 2008
As the world's best loved statesman and South Africa's hero and former president turns 90 this Friday, 18 July 2008, Nando's will join in the celebrations by dishing out presents on Madiba's behalf to every citizen over the age of 90. 17 Jul 2008
Swiss-based luxury goods group Richemont says its sales at actual exchange rates have grown 13% to €1.428 billion for the three months ended June. Sales at constant exchange rates grew 20% in the first quarter. 16 Jul 2008
With video online advertising experiencing a global growth of over 300%, interactive brand Canderel is exploring the expanding medium of online videos with the launch of its own channel on YouTube yesterday, 15 July 2008. 16 Jul 2008
The weekend of 11 July was a good one for Apple: With the worldwide launch of the iPhone 3G on Friday, the company sold a cool one million 3G models around the world and served up 10 million iTunes App Store downloads, according to the company. 15 Jul 2008
NEWSWATCH: Food giant Heinz has announced it is dropping the word 'baked' from its canned beans, the UK's Telegraph reports. The actual product will, however, remain the same but cans will now be sporting the new title 'Heinz Beanz' on the labelling. 14 Jul 2008
