Stats SA defends current inflation figure
[Michael Appel] Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has defended itself from recent allegations that miscalculations it could have made, have led to an overestimated inflation figure. 17 Jul 2008 12:31

Canderel launches YouTube channel
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 11:39

Music is money - creating the right customer experience
In the current gloomy economic conditions, businesses have to create the unique in-store experience to attract and retain customers and most importantly - get the biggest share of the customer's shrinking wallet, says Craig Cesman, CEO of audio branding experts DMX Music Africa. 15 Jul 2008 14:23

New flavour for Niknaks
Snack brand Niknaks is launching a new flavour, Cheese and Sweet Chilli, and to celebrate is hitting the road and travelling around the country to get the nation jiving. The Niknaks Road show kicks off in the Mother City on Saturday, 26 July 2008, with a flavourful burst of fashion, hip-hop and good times. 15 Jul 2008 08:41

Heinz cans 'baked'
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 12:57

Blazing the peri-peri trail to US shores
Nando's, South Africa's iconic chicken brand, is celebrating its 21st birthday in style with the opening of its first restaurant on 819 7th Street Washington DC, USA. 11 Jul 2008 12:05

Bovril launches brand extension
Bovril is bringing the flavour of its beef spread to the dinner table with the launch of its new brand extensions: Bovril Gravy Powder and Bovril Instant Gravy. 9 Jul 2008 16:04

Love Hertz - for much less! - Hertz Rent a Car
For a global brand to reach 90 years of successful operation these days is a mighty feat. Even more so, in the volatile car rental market which often sees companies crashing to anonymity. Great news then for Hertz Rent a Car, who are celebrating their 90th year of operation in 2008. As if you needed any more reason to ‘love Hertz', they have decided to slash their rental rates for a period of three months, beginning in July. 8 Jul 2008 13:45

What is the cost of shoddy customer service?
[Patrick Deale] Do you know how much poor customer service is costing your company in terms of direct sales as well as bad publicity? In this day and age, with consumers even more careful about where they spend their hard-earned rands, improved customer service can give you the edge over your competitors. 8 Jul 2008 10:19

The impact of counterfeiting
[Irshaad Moidheen] South African intellectual property laws have been refined over the years to afford protection to the holders of certain forms of intellectual property, including trademark and copyright holders, allowing them to take action against the counterfeiting of their products. With the advent of the 2010 FIFA World Cup not too far off, the issue of protection of intellectual property is becoming an even more pressing issue. 8 Jul 2008 09:12

UK to increase trade to Africa to $750m by 2010
[Michael Appel] The United Kingdom will be spending some $750 million in Africa by 2010, through its "Aid for Trade" strategy forming part of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 7 Jul 2008 16:52

Buying movie tickets just got easier
Ster-Kinekor Theatres have introduced another way of dispensing movie tickets to ensure customer convenience for all members of the public. 7 Jul 2008 12:32

Food crisis, climate change, MDGs top G8 agenda
The global food crisis and climate change will be among the top issues on the agenda of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as he attends the Group of Eight (G8) Summit in Japan this week. 7 Jul 2008 12:07