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"Heavyweight" brands sign for inaugural WTM Africa
International travel and hospitality heavyweight brands such as TripAdvisor, Hilton Worldwide, Starwood and the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group are among the many exhibitors signing up for the inaugural WTM Africa. Read more >>


Tourism
Deputy Minister of Tourism opens Meetings Africa
Meetings Africa 2014, which is being attended by approximately 260 exhibitors and almost 1000 hosted buyers (including international, regional and corporate buyers), was officially opened earlier this week, by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Tokozile Xasa, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Read more >>

HintHunt - the Escape Game - LIVE, is taking South Africa by storm!

Issued by HintHunt SA

London's number one attraction for 2013 (as rated on Trip Advisor) has arrived in Cape Town with a bang at the iconic Old Biscuit Mill. HintHunt is a live escape game wherein a team is locked in a room with the simple goal of solving the mysteries to escape... or not. Read more >>

A different picture on publishing, marketing

brian berkman

When a former magazine publisher turns his hand to creating bespoke customer-orientated media, you can expect it will be rich in visual content. Read more >>

Food Services
Wine, dine and recline with Food Routes
Planning your ultimate culinary travel adventure is now a piece of cake with the newly launched Food Routes platform. Showcasing unique and diverse South African culinary destinations via an interactive website, Food Routes empowers food-loving travellers to pick and plan their preferred "wine, dine and recline" experiences at the click of a button. Read more >>

Restaurant
Alcohol, tobacco, smartphones, top of pops for students

Evan Pickworth

Food companies may not like the news, but a new survey by youth marketing research company Student Village has found that students view their smartphones as more important than laptops, TV or food. Read more >>

Tourism
SA takes second place on African Transformation Index
South Africa has come second after Mauritius on the African Transformation Index released on Monday (3 March 2014)‚ indicating its economic transformation is better than most other African countries. Read more >>

Tours
Explorer Club launches affordable African adventures
Global travellers who want affordable family adventure journeys to Africa can now reach this reality through the newly launched Explorer Club. The owners of several distinguished properties in Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Kenya have forged The Explorer Club to create a few enticing adventure package tours for the start-up phase. Read more >>


Lifestyle

An extraordinary food scene awaits in Cape Town
From secret food meets to trendy markets, original food trucks and award-winning restaurants; Cape Town continues to offer a rich variety of foodie experiences. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    A media guide to the Oscar Pistorius trial - Shamin Chibba
    Oscar trial - Media circus or fair reportage? - Marion Scher
    Sleazeball marketing... or not? - Janine Lazarus
    Attack the Goliath, be the David of PR agencies - Zimaseka Njomi

    Medical
      New research on HIV-neutralising antibodies
      Simple solutions to managing health information

      Retail
        Budget favours SMES, wine industry
        The Clothing Bank expands to Midrand
        Massmart 2013 sales rise 9.8%; all divisions perform - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Overview of Gordhan's budget
          Plan to boost SA's skills base
          ICT policy must include all South Africans

          Mining
            CSMI appoints new director
            WearCheck opens laboratory in Ghana

            CSI
              Kumba gives bursaries to Postmasburg learners
              Soweto school receives library from SARU
              FirstRand's CSI That Works addresses gender-based violence

              Finance
                Old Mutual sees strong customer growth - Gillian Jones

                Agriculture
                  Agriculture central to fighting poverty, unemployment
                  ASUF conference aims to unite agriculture
                  Astral Foods achieves big jump off low base - Nick Hedley

                  Building
                    GBCSA certifies 50th Green Star building
                    Basil Read's two projects worth more than R400m - Mark Allix
                    Woodglaze Trading fined R1.4m by NHBRC

                    GreenBiz
                      Conference will focus on legalising rhino horn trade
                      Measures to improve energy efficiency

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] Unpaid dogsbody - it's never OK! - Juliette Attwell
                        Tips for self-promotion at the workplace
                        Maximising social media channels for talent management - Yolandi Nortje

                        Legal
                          Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr voted best in Africa
                          China's new trademark laws a boon for SA companies - Donvay Wegierski
                          Adams & Adams named best IP law firm

                          Manufacturing
                            BAT manages 4% increase in revenue - Marc Hasenfuss
                            Fund boosts plan to grow industrialists
                            Manufacturing activity rebound lifts GDP - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

                            Property
                              Assest do not necessarily assist in obtaining a bond award
                              Joburg blue-chip companies relocating

                              Education
                                School for visually impaired receives specialised computer lab - Siphiwe Nyathi
                                Meet PLOXXI the cardboard computer
                                Cutting education costs without compromising quality

                                ICT
                                  MTN and Ericsson to trial new Radio Dot System
                                  Lower interconnect fees benefit consumers
                                  Telkom says MTN, Vodacom working against SA's interests - Carol Paton

                                  Logistics
                                    Concern grows over rising piracy off West Africa
                                    Grindrod makes progress with its logistics supply chains - Mark Allix

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Dreamshade to tour SA
                                      Hitting the right note - Eugene Yiga
                                      Get into the Groove with Glenfiddich

                                      Automotive
                                        SA's vehicle sales down 3.1% y/y
                                        BP showcases latest generation diesel fuel
                                        Technology trumps performance for many car buyers
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