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Britain's top beer writer, Ben McFarland (Left) says that all major brands of lager do taste much the same and suggests drinkers should start drinking craft beers if they want to experience different tastes. Image:

Drinkers cannot discern between major beer brands

18 Aug 2014

Denel's Riaz Saloojee says that the company is now on a sustainable profit path and is venturing into new markets as a dynamic manufacturing company. Image:

Denel making sustainable profits again

Linda Ensor 18 Aug 2014

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has praised members of the Kopanang Primary Agricultural Cooperative for the work they are doing in bringing wealth and jobs to the people of the province. Image:

Rural cooperative wins NW entrepreneur award

18 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma says that the anniversary of the Marikana deaths should represent a time for reflection on peace and tolerance between the people of South Africa. Image:

Reflection and recommitment from Marikana anniversary

18 Aug 2014

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who takes over as Chairman of the SADC for the next year has called on member countries to improve infrastructure, economic integration and beneficiation of minerals. Image:

SADC wants economic integration and infrastructure development

Chris Bathembu 18 Aug 2014

Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina says government will 'create' 100 black industrialist and through them, promote economic growth in South Africa. Image: Twitter

Government to 'create' 100 black industrialists

Nosihle Shelembe 15 Aug 2014

Minister of Minerals Ngoako Ramatlhodi says living conditions of South Africa's mines have to be improved.

Mining lekgotla underway at Gallagher Estate

14 Aug 2014

Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

14 Aug 2014

Hyundai will start assembling vans in South Africa at a new plant in Benoni. Image: Hyundai

Hyundai's delivery vans to be assembled in SA

David Furlonger 13 Aug 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has urged Reiger Park residents to work with government to create jobs and small enterprises in the township. Image:

Makhura to help Reiger Park create jobs

12 Aug 2014

Sanral's spokesman Vusi Mona says that R745m will be spent on initial work aimed at improving the road between East London and Port Elizabeth. Image:

Sanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road

12 Aug 2014

The number of work-days lost to strikes in South Africa in the years between 2005 and 2009 were the highest of any country in the world according to figures released by the Department of Labour. Image:

SA's bargaining structures need to change

11 Aug 2014

Suntech opens subsidiary company in South Africa

Suntech opens subsidiary company in South Africa

8 Aug 2014

Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming

Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 8 Aug 2014

Transnet's Siyabonga Gama is confident the company will raise R100bn in private investment to improve the railways infrastructure in South Africa. Image:

Transnet needs R100bn from private sector

Linda Ensor 8 Aug 2014

Jo'burg's Executive Mayor Parks Tau says that real progress is being made in the fight against cable theft, departmental fraud and illegal cable connections. Image:

22 arrested for defrauding City of Johannesburg

Nosihle Shelembe 8 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

one of the batch of 233 new locomotives that will be delivered to Transnet by General Electric. Transnet has received a R6bn guarantee from US-Exim for this deal. Image: Wikipedia

Transnet gets R6bn guarantee from US-Exim

Linda Ensor 8 Aug 2014

SA June manufacturing production up 0.5% y/y

SA June manufacturing production up 0.5% y/y

7 Aug 2014

Jinko Solar is now manufacturing solar panels in Cape Town at its new factory in Epping. Image:

Solar panel factory unlocks more sun power in Western Cape

6 Aug 2014

Standard Bank's Nicholas Nkosi says that sales to car rental companies climbed sharply while those among private buyers indicated the buyers were still under pressure. Image:

Car sales decline cushioned by seasonal buying

David Furlonger 5 Aug 2014

GE's Jeff Immelt says the company will commit R20bn to building infrastructure, capacity and skills in Africa between now and 2018. Image: GE

General Electric pledges R20bn for Africa by 2018

5 Aug 2014

KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu says architects have a key role to play in the eradication of slums and the infrastructural development of the province. Image:

Mchunu asks architects for help with PGDP

5 Aug 2014

Jabu Mabuza, BUSA President said much needed to be done to improve relationships between employers and employees. Image:

Zuma asks USA not to alienate South Africa

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says that National Science Week boosts interest in science, innovation, engineering and technology. Image: GCIS

National Science Week underway

5 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

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Kagiso PMI falls to 45.9 in July

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 1 Aug 2014

June PPI for final manufactured goods

June PPI for final manufactured goods

1 Aug 2014

Grindrod's Alan Olivier says Brimstone's contribution, along with Calulo and Solethu will add value for shareholders

Grindrod, Brimstone deal worth R1.6bn completed

Mark Allix 1 Aug 2014

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