Last but not least: African newspaper hopes for a gift from heaven

The financial crisis is taking its toll - However, the South African business newspaper Business Day is taking an unusual approach: it is putting its journalistic production on hold for the time being in order to avoid redundancies.

The financial crisis is taking its toll - media groups are complaining about financial difficulties and often resort to drastic measures. However, the South African business newspaper Business Day is taking an unusual and probably unique approach: it is putting its journalistic production on hold for the time being in order to avoid redundancies and is hoping for either the good fortune of the Christmas season or a miracle at the start of the New Year. The editorial office will remain closed between December 24 and January 5. Let's hope that the Christ Child, Santa Claus or whoever brings the long-awaited subscription blessing to summery Johannesburg.

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