Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban are amongst the top 65 business cities in emerging economies according to a new survey by Mastercard. “With the most cities in the Index outside the BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China), South Africa’s strong showing may reflect the ongoing opening of Africa to Western products, services and companies,” …
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General Motors keep on sinking
Chances for a bail out for the embattled General Motors are fading, according to the New York Times. It seems the bail bill faces ‘unsurmountable’ opposition on the Hill. The White House is also opposed to the bill – warning against throwing taxpayer money at companies that may not be salvageable (for one George Bush …
Seeing is believing?
It’s no secret that consumers use the Internet to do product research. Before making important product-buying decisions, more and more people are going online to research products, prices – and alternatives. Even though word-of-mouth and recommendations from friends remain the most important methods for deciding on future purchases, even these are moving online with the …
Listen here: Let’s debate Vivienne Westwood
If you wanted to launch a serious debate on culture, and your name is Vivian Westwood, you would do it using a men’s fashion magazine. Use what you’ve got. Mark admires that.
Green Innovation Awards call for entries
Now in its second year, the Real Simple Green Innovation Awards, in association with Fleur du Cap wines, applauds home-grown green products, services and solutions, as well as entrepreneurs who are turning the eco-problems of today into green solutions of the future.
Media practitioners hold breath, pass out for Top 100 listing
South African media practitioners are awaiting the announcement of Future Publishing’s list of the 100 most influential people in South African media. The company has announced the list will be published in The Annual – Advertising, Media & Marketing 2008.
SA blog survey launched
It seems Naspers is trying to figure out how to approach blogging (and bloggers) going forward.
Should bloggers and WordPress designers really be nominated for Digirati?
nataliedee.com I dared wonder out loud…
Are you a member of the Digirati?
The Mail & Guardian is launching a new annual titled Digerati as a guide to everyone you need to know in SA technology. “Think of it as an encyclopaedia of local ICT movers and shakers and you’ll be only a little short of the mark,” reads the site. “It will also be an essential guide to procuring services, making decisions and just generally understanding the market.”
SABC red faced after chair fiasco
The SABC was left blushing after a chair broke during a live broadcast on SABC 2. The Chairperson of the Finance Portfolio Committee tumbled to the ground during the interview. The video is doing the rounds on YouTube under the title “Taking the Chair out of Chairperson.” Poor man.