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New British Airways credit card launches in South Africa
[Issued by Mortimer Harvey] The new British Airways credit card launched in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 4 February, now offers consumers exceptional benefits with the best Avios earn rate in South Africa. Read more >>


Tourism
Club Travel launches corporate website
Club Travel launched their stand-alone Club Travel Corporate website and mobisite, where business travellers and companies seeking exemplary travel services, can find out what sets Club Travel Corporate apart. Read more >>

Tourism Radio targets Canada
Travel technology innovator Tourism Radio has announced that it will soon open its doors to tourists in Canada. From its beginnings in Cape Town, the company has already expanded over the last nine years to New Zealand and Spain. Read more >>

Hospitality
City Lodge takes full ownership of two Kenyan hotels
Listed hotels group City Lodge Hotels has reached agreement with Nairobi-based Fairview Hotel to acquire the other 50% of a joint venture between the two companies‚ giving it full ownership of the Fairview Hotel and the Country Lodge in Kenya's capital city. Read more >>

Restaurant
Jonathan Phang's Gourmet Trains

Issued by Mortimer Harvey

In this exciting new series inspired by the allure of old world glamour, Jonathan Phang, a self-confessed bon viveur with a passion for gastronomy goes on a gourmet journey crossing continents, aboard some of the world's most elegant trains. Read more >>

Tourism
3G Direct Pay partners with Kopo Kopo
Online payments service provider, 3G Direct Pay and merchant services platform for mobile network operators in emerging markets, Kopo Kopo, have signed a partnership with the aim of supplying innovative payment options to the regional travel industry. Read more >>

Tours
Safeguard your holiday dreams against the exchange rate
The travel and tourism industry is one that is more susceptible to the changes within the global economic environment than most. The decline in travel has been influenced by harsh financial conditions, which have significantly impacted consumer travel behaviour. However, Club Med's strategy has remained the same - to provide premium all-inclusive holidays at competitive rates for families at its 80 resorts across the globe. Read more >>


Jobs offered

Reservations Agent - Somerset West
International sales office for a Tanzanian tour operator is seeking a travel consultant/sales representative. Read more >>




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Marketing & Media
Entries for PRISM Awards closes on 14 February
The Super Bowl for advertising - Michael Wood
Two SA creatives selected as Dubai Lynx judges

Medical
Discovery Health Journalism Awards opens new category
Move to healthy lifestyle this February

Retail
Famous Brands drops 15% since reaching record
Woolworths appoints new MD
[2014 trends] Fashionably late - Nick Schilperoort

Government
Seven to appear in court for damaging IEC material
SASSA clamps down on grant fraud
Effective management critical to government's service delivery - Ingrid Barbara Lewin: BA (Wits), LLB (Natal)

Mining
Tighter vehicle emission law good news for SA platinum producers - Allan Seccombe
Governments warned over mining industries: Tread carefully - Paul Vecchiatto
Alternative Mining Indaba can ensure bright future

CSI
Kellogg's, Parmalat partner with FoodBank SA

Finance
Auditor-general reports R20bn in 'irregular expenditure'
SA will not reach lower tax target‚ say analysts - Amanda Visser
Microloans are Cash Converters' best business - Adele Shevel

Agriculture
Agri-Expo, CADEK sign collaboration agreement
Opposition to Foodcorp's deal with Oceana - Amanda Visser
C40 Cities Mayors' Summit discuss Arup's findings

Building
Grindrod, Northwest Rail to develop copper railway in Zambia - Mark Allix
PPC prepares to enter Algerian cement market

GreenBiz
Wind energy wafts into SA's power grid from west coast - Sue Blaine
SA glass recycling rate increases

HR & Recruitment
New B-BBEE codes cause confusion
Invitation to enter for entrepreneur competition
[BizCareers] First and Last Impressions... - Juliette Attwell

Legal
Hogan Lovells to open business services centre
Protection of your personal name, a priority - Tiffany Conley

Manufacturing
Sappi's moves from loss to profit
ArcelorMittal's quarterly loss of share 75c
Clover earnings up between 82% and 92%

Property
Cape Town's properties attract foreigners
New Europe Property distribution improves 15% - Alistair Anderson

Education
Improving your presentation skills can improve your earning capacity - John French
ICHAF corporate training empowers students
Allan Gray Fellowship applications now open

ICT
Reimagine the way you engage with customers
Hisense celebrates Chinese New Year
IBM wins Frost & Sullivan leadership award

Logistics
OneLogix shares up almost 23% on positive results - Zeenat Moorad
'Solutions sought for high port tariffs' - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi
BA showcases GBP5 billion investment

Lifestyle & Entertainment
Judith Sephuma, Ernie J Smith and Lira to perform at Jazz On The Rocks
CTEMF 2014 - An imagined community - Megan Holt
Nokia Rise & Shine Festival back in Sandton

Automotive
Fiat reorganises after completion of the purchase of Chrysler Group LLC
New vehicle sales disappoint as expected - Nick Hedley
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