Spekko Rice launches a delicious newsletter with Yudhika Sujanani - Spekko Rice
Renowned chef and Spekko Rice brand ambassador, Yudhika Sujanani, has joined the Joburg.co.za, Durbs.co.za and Capetown.co.za teams to present a delicious new foodie section called "What's Cooking?" This exciting new venture is proudly sponsored by Spekko Rice! 27 Aug 2008 18:29

Launching the Intelligent luggage collection
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 13:45

Khune, Bartlett new Samsung brand ambassadors
[Tshepiso Seopa] Samsung Electronics has chosen soccer heroes Itumeleng Khune and Shaun Bartlett as the brand ambassadors of its new corporate social responsibility programme, the NextHero Campaign. The aim of this sports sponsorship initiative is find the young players who will in future fill the shoes of Bartlett and Khune. 27 Aug 2008 08:50

Rainforest Alliance to help Lipton turn over a new leaf
Lipton is aiming to revolutionise the tea industry by committing to purchase all its tea from sustainable, ethical sources. The brand has asked the international environmental NGO, Rainforest Alliance, to start by certifying its tea farms in Africa. The Rainforest Alliance works with individuals, communities and companies whose livelihoods depend on the land to reduce environmental impacts and increase social and economic benefits. 26 Aug 2008 17:40

New range of tea is 'blended for you'
Twinings has blended a range of three herbal tea infusions for the enhancement of well-being in the new 'Blended for You' range. 26 Aug 2008 12:30

Nokia promotion includes 72 Fiat 500s
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 13:46

Cape Town onboard Monopoly's World Edition
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 12:25

New single dose sachet for cough relief on the go
Benylin is launching a new single dose cough syrup sachet for a convenient and effective remedy when you're on the run. 22 Aug 2008 06:09

Summer collection launch offers bags of choice
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 12:07

Tougher times fail to dampen Distell spirits
[Thabang Mokopanele] Africa's largest wine and liquor maker, Distell, expects to show continued growth in revenue and earnings, but at more modest levels because of the slowdown in consumer spending in South Africa and globally. 21 Aug 2008 11:35

Eight new category winners in 2008 Top Brands
[Susan Moerdyk] Eight out of 39 categories are topped by new winners, which is an amazing feat! It is always comforting that one of the defining trends of the Top Brands survey is stability, as this is in line with credible global brand studies. Despite this trend, it is very encouraging to see that there has been considerable movement this year, which is a result of rigorous and sustained brand management. [video] 20 Aug 2008 16:03

Distell full year diluted HEPS up 21.2%
Bolstered by a well-balanced and well-protected suite of compelling brands across the pricing spectrum and broader and stronger global distribution networks in developed and developing markets, Distell has once again shown its resilience to a global contraction in spending to report solid revenue and earnings growth for the year to 30 June 2008. 20 Aug 2008 13:58

Steenberg releases limited edition maiden Magna Carta 2007
Steenberg Vineyards has announced the release of the maiden vintage of its anticipated icon white blend, Magna Carta 2007. This limited edition vintage blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon was awarded five stars in Platters' Guide 2008. 20 Aug 2008 12:54