Brands turn to online video marketing

Major brands such as FHM, Sports Illustrated, Cosmopolitan, Die Burger and Kick Off are moving into the online video scene, with each having their own dedicated brand channel on MyVideo.co.za, which bills itself as South Africa's first online video platform.

Kimberley to get jewellery factory

The provincial government and private investors are to open a gold jewellery manufacturing facility worth R100-million in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, in an effort to ensure that more value is added to precious metals locally, with finished products destined for export markets.

Piecing together a success story

From playing with puzzles for fun to making a living out of the games, entrepreneur Mamaki Mlangeni attributes her success to hard work, commitment - and vital skills learned at a training and information centre that is helping thousands of South Africans start up their own businesses.

Joburg ramps up for Fashion Kapitol

It has been a dream 10 years in the making, but Johannesburg's Fashion Kapitol is finally on the way, with buildings bought and renovated, buy-in from the local fashion industry, and R35-million in sponsorship from the Johannesburg Development Agency.

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