Nederburg's winning streak continued with cellar master Razvan Macici and his team when the estate took South Africa's only gold medal on the 2008 International Sweet Wine Challenge in Australia. 17 Sep 2008
Takeover talks between Electronic Arts (EA) and Take-Two have come to an end, the two video game software companies announced Sunday. 16 Sep 2008
The Du Toitskloof Wine Cellar achieved excellent results at this year's Michelangelo International Wine Awards announced over the weekend. The cooperative cellar, known for its value wines, received nine awards, one of which was a Grand d'Or. 16 Sep 2008
This year, KWV celebrates 90 years of existence. To commemorate this momentous occasion KWV is hosting a series of celebratory events throughout the country. Recently, the first two were held in Port Elizabeth and Durban. Members of the trade, media, consumers and friends were invited to be a part of this historical celebration. 15 Sep 2008
Your pet provides you with loyal companionship and unconditional love every day of the year, in sickness and in health, for better or worse. What better way to return that affection by indulging them with delectable and most luxurious food? 15 Sep 2008
Google's plan to digitize old newspaper articles may be a shot in the arm for a flailing industry. The newspapers will get a share of the revenue generated by ads appearing next to their archived material, which will be presented in its original format. 15 Sep 2008
Willow Creek Estate has once again done South Africa proud in international olive oil circles. Its flagship Directors' Reserve received an honourable mention and its Extra Virgin Oil earned a distinction at the L'Orciolo d'Oro olive oil competition in Italy. 12 Sep 2008
Last winter, the fictional ad agency on SABC 1's soapie, Generations, pitched for and won the Pep business and presented the retail chain's new tagline: “Best prices and more.” Off air and in reality, consumers saw the new campaign played out in-store (as featured on Generations). Millions of viewers made the connection between what they had seen on TV and what they saw in-store. The main character in the programme, Queen also wore Pep clothes on the programme. 12 Sep 2008
Eskom has joined forces with Game stores across the country to offer energy-conscious shoppers the chance to swap their standard light bulbs for power-saving globes at minimal cost. 11 Sep 2008
With all the hype preceding its invitation-only media event on Tuesday, Apple needed to come up with a bigger wow factor than it delivered if it wanted to please investors. Steve Jobs seemed happy enough, though. In addition to presenting the company's new toys, he crowed about astronomical sales at the App Store and joked about Bloomberg's accidental publication of his obituary. 10 Sep 2008
The latest edition to the Morgenster range of gourmet products in the now distinct dark, square bottle is a balsamic vinegar bearing the certification of the “Consorzio Aceto Balsamico Di Modena”. Morgenster Balsamic Vinegar is produced in Modena where it has been made since the Middle Ages using traditional methods. 8 Sep 2008
Consumer brands group AVI has reported a 5.7% increase in diluted headline earnings per share (HEPS) to 154.2 cents for the year ended June 2008 from 145.9 cents a year ago. 4 Sep 2008
The Fore Good Investment Group has recently acquired a majority share in the “The Snack Factory” brand adding it to its fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) portfolio. The other subsidiaries under the Fore Good stable include MeriBrands (the exclusive distributor for Canderel and Equal in southern Africa), Stirrr and the Harding Group. 3 Sep 2008
Amarula Cream is stepping into a fresh digital space with the launch of its new interactive website. 1 Sep 2008
Like any company, Apple has its shortcomings. It's turned out some products even its biggest fans call mediocre, it gives customers minimal information about its plans and intentions, and developers complain about unusual restrictions. However, the company has managed to cultivate a culture of fierce loyalty, and situations that would have other companies in crisis mode seem to roll off its back. 31 Aug 2008
Simonsig Estate has named its full-bodied Shiraz, Mr Borio's, in honour of a remarkable friend of the Malan family. 28 Aug 2008
Luggage designer Samsonite launches its new range, Solana: The Intelligent Collection, in South Africa this month; showcasing a unique approach to lightness, flexibility and strength through the use of innovative materials. 27 Aug 2008
London, UK: Seventy-two all-black Fiat 500 superminis have been acquired by communications specialist Nokia in a UK fleet deal that will see the distinctively liveried Fiats help kick-start a new high profile promotion by the phone manufacturing giant. 25 Aug 2008
Monopoly fans the world over have had their say, and the final results are in as to which cities will be represented on the new Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition game board. As the only African city to be featured in the game, Cape Town claims its place in the green, ranking the third most-expensive property space behind Montreal and Riga respectively. 22 Aug 2008
The creative minds behind Belgium-based Hedgren Bags and Travel Gear have been jetting around South Africa this week for launch the brand's latest summer collection - much to the delight of local designer bag connoisseurs. 21 Aug 2008
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