Goods traded on the country's burgeoning black market are not limited to drugs; everything from household necessities to luxury electronic gadgets can be purchased illegally. The increasing amount of economic activity performed under the table is a …

Remember when coffee makers were kitchen appliances and not gadgets? Share & Rate … in South Africa. Nevertheless, the Nespresso pod remains the gold standard for the democratisation of coffee, despite being positioned and priced as a luxury item.

Since last year, the board members have been at the receiving end of criticisms from residents and netizens here after they allotted P25 million for the purchase of SUV, tablet computers, mobile phones and other gadgets. But when the planned …

These “awesome-sounding presents” have included electronic gadgets, luxury products and even “all-expenses paid trips to Africa”. But, among these high-end freebies, there are still occasional bizarre options, says Walker: “products you didn't even …

But walking the aisles of this week's Luxury Technology Show in Manhattan was a little light in the ostentation department. Sadly, luxury doesn't mean sparkle. But it does include plenty of high-end gadgets from some of the world's best-known companies.

Audi delivered more cars than BMW through the first two months of 2014 to nab the global lead in luxury sales. (Bloomberg Businessweek). German exports in January rose much higher than forecast and imports surged even more, narrowing the trade …

The Connoisseur's Vault is made in Germany by Döttling, renowned manufacturers of luxury safes since 1919. This particular home vault offers secure, dedicated storage for those with refined taste. It is a three-door vault that sports a main safe which …

Fossil fuels like gas and coal store energy in their natural forms, but renewables such as solar and wind power don't have that luxury. When the sun is shining or wind is blowing, you can either use the energy, lose it or devise a … Meanwhile, other …

Instead of giving up chocolate or alcohol for Lent (assuming you want to take part in the archaic act of giving up luxuries for weeks on end all in the name of religion), why not try something a little different this year. We all know what's good for …