US billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian decides to get rid of his Ford Motor Co shares. 31 Dec 2008
Woolworths will close all its stores at the start of next month, affecting the jobs of some 27,000 staff. 19 Dec 2008
Comair Limited, the parent company of British Airways in Southern Africa and kulula.com's airline and travel businesses, today announced the purchase of MT Beds and res24seven. The transaction further extends the kulula travel services business by leveraging two successful online sales platforms that consolidate travel accommodation inventories among multiple distribution channels. 19 Dec 2008
Online browsers decide Boks, 9/11 and '04 tsunami top stories. 18 Dec 2008
Press, media and celebrities made their way to the official launch party of Miss FTV Africa 2008 on 3 December 2008. 18 Dec 2008
Appletiser and its related variants: Red and White Grapetiser and Peartiser, have undergone a packaging revamp. The new packaging keeps the product abreast of global packaging trends - a vital factor when it comes to surviving in the fiercely competitive beverage market. 15 Dec 2008
South African Breweries (SAB) has featured prominently in a recent Enterprise Development Report published by SABMiller, one of the world's leading brewers. The report highlights the work of SABMiller's subsidiaries in creating sustainable economic opportunities for small entrepreneurs throughout its supply chain. 11 Dec 2008
For the third consecutive year, Ken Forrester Wines has been awarded the prestigious Platter 5-star accolade, with its internationally acclaimed Chenin Blanc, The FMC 2006, crowned in the 29th edition South African Platter's Wine Guide for 2009. This completes the hat-trick after the Ken Forrester T-Noble Late Harvest 2005 and The FMC 2005 made this star-studded listing respectively in the two previous editions. 11 Dec 2008
Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony announced Tuesday that it will lay off 8,000 full-time employees by March 2009 and slash spending in an attempt to reposition itself for a prolonged global recession. It also plans to reduce seasonal and temporary workers. 10 Dec 2008
Heinz Foods SA is launching its Gourmet Sensationz range of frozen snacks and desserts, with the packaging assistance of Nampak Cartons & Labels. 9 Dec 2008
Greg Solomon has been appointed as the new MD of McDonald's South Africa. Solomon's promotion, effective 1 January 2009, is a significant milestone for the company as he will be the first South African to run the local operation since the business opened here in 1995. 5 Dec 2008
Time is precious and people no longer have the time to shop around for products that can assist them with living a nutritionally good life. Hence, healthy eating habits fall by the wayside and people resort to “quick-fix” solutions to meals like ready-made dinners and takeaways. 4 Dec 2008
Pioneer Foods today reported an 11% decline in headline earnings per share to 292.4 cents for the year ended September 2008 from 328.4 cents a year ago. Diluted headline earnings per share declined to 285.3 cents from 318.2 cents. 1 Dec 2008
With South Africa fast becoming a hotbed of design talent now hosting its own annual Fashion Weeks, the expansion of the Fashion TV (FTV) empire into SA has found a loyal community of trendspotters and followers; now reaching 348 million viewers in 202 countries on five continents. Now for the first time, aspiring South African fashionistas will have the chance to join the global hunt for the esteemed FTV runway title. 28 Nov 2008
Local wine producer Leopard's Leap will be sponsoring the prestigious 11th annual British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) where some of Britain's best-known actors have been nominated for awards in London this weekend. 27 Nov 2008
Nestlé Ice Cream's Country Fresh brand launched its 'healthier alternative' earlier this month. Available in vanilla and chocolate, Country Fresh Plus contains more milk and no colourants, delivering a calcium rich treat. 26 Nov 2008
Developed in 1965 by Edmond Lombardi, Appletiser has been a true South African success story, and today is sold across more than 35 global markets, including the UK, Japan and Australia, amongst many others - and also New Zealand... 25 Nov 2008
Robertson's Four Cousins range has expanded its current offering and has launched three sparkling wines - just in time for the festive season. Boasting a brand-new look and label the three new styles are sweet white, red and rosé. 24 Nov 2008
Of all SABMiller's markets, Africa has been the most resilient against the global slowdown. 24 Nov 2008
After South Africa achieved excellent results in this year's Paralympics, an Olympic victory of a different kind was to come! 21 Nov 2008
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