Telecoms operator Neotel is about to sign a distribution deal with a national chain store to make it easier to sell its services to consumers. 18 Aug 2008

No foodstuff is more beloved of South Africans, more authentically South African, than biltong. But as a snack category it remains largely haphazard, ephemeral and commoditised. Committed to lifting biltong into the realm of the premium, branded delicacy is Cape Town-based producer, Cape Deli, and innovative packaging is key in realising its ambitions.
15 Jul 2008

SABMiller says it believes that InBev's takeover of rival Anheuser Busch will give it an opportunity to build on its MillerCoors venture in the US. 15 Jul 2008

In the highly competitive retail sector where product availability is crucial and consumers expect their brand of choice to be on the shelves of their preferred supermarket all the time, 11 industry experts aim to address the fundamental issues of supply and demand at the 2nd Annual Best Practices for Modern Distribution Centres conference this July. 25 Jun 2008

Orange, a subsidiary of France Telecom, has signed a new deal with Apple to offer the iPhone to its customers in several parts of Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean. The company already has an exclusive deal with Apple to sell the phone in France. 19 May 2008

Euro Africa Lubricants (EAL) has secured an exclusive distribution agreement with Q8, a leading fuels and lubricant brand abroad, particularly in Europe where it holds a dominant position in most markets. The agreement will make the Q8Oils brand of lubricants available in the region for the first time.
13 May 2008

Chery, the Chinese car maker that produces what is now this country's cheapest car, could set up a manufacturing plant in South Africa if the brand takes off here. 12 May 2008