{pp}The cost of fixed-line calls in South Africa rank the third highest in the world and this after a 10% reduction introduced last year. US-based cost management consulting firm NUS Consulting Group found that Telkom's charges continue to disadvantage South African organisations in their efforts to compete in the world's major markets, a reflection perhaps of Telkoms apparent policy of apathy towards South African businesses who are trying to become players in the global market and the South African economy.

{pp}Why not become your own boss - from the comfort of your own home? If never again having to bother with the traffic hassles (and petrol expenses) that are part of the commuter’s nightmare sounds like something you could get used to, a home-based business might be for you.

{pp}In a recent issue of South Africa's leading business daily, The Business Day, Internal Branding Expert Dr Nikolaus Eberl shares his insight on how Germany won the World Cup of Nation Branding

{pp}Dr Nikolaus Eberl and Herman Schoonbee introduced a uniquely South African Internal Branding Model, called The IziCwe Code, at the Risk Management Summit, held at The Hyatt, Johannesburg

{pp}While planning, cash flow and access to finance are essential to the establishment and sustainability of a new business venture, the core factor is passion.

{pp}South Africa Johannesburg: Tony Dovale of Life Masters International launches his latest "Transformed team with Soul" Corporate Team-Building adventure. A corporate team-building initiative that transforms teams on a long-term basis with High Voltage Leadership, consciousness levels and an Appreciative Enquiry foundation.

[Pressportal.co.za] Web 2.0, is it the future of the internet or simply another buzzword? Chris Rowe, founder of innovative recruitment site, Employmint, is using the Web 2.0 model to turn the recruitment business on its head.

[Pressportal.co.za] The Paramount Group and Aerosud have announced that they have acquired the full complement of French designed Mirage F1 fighter aircraft from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).

[Pressportal.co.za] Following the global alliance announcement between the Paramount Group and Mahindra Defence Systems, comes the news that the alliance partners have teamed up with the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) in Jordan to develop a highly mobile light strike vehicle, based on the highly successful Black Iris.

[Pressportal.co.za] Denel and the Paramount Group have announced that they have reached an in- principle agreement that the Goshawk 350 Optronic Observation System will be offered as an option on the Paramount SEEKER manned aerial observation platform.