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Married in Mauritius
[Rod Baker] No, not Seattle... Mauritius, though cynics might suggest that wherever it's intoned, the longest sentence in the English language is "I do"*. Read more >>


Tourism
Local events boosts Cape Town tourism sector
This past weekend saw the 15th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival take place in the city. Considered to be the largest lifestyle festival in Africa and a major draw card on South Africa's social and tourism calendar, the 2014 festival, similar to previous years, was sold out, and resulted in thousands of festival goers visiting the city over the weekend. Read more >>

SANParks Board thanks Dr Mabunda for 15 year service
Accommodation
An oasis in Cape Town's urban space
Long Street Boutique Hotel's metropolitan setting makes it ideal to experience the best of what the Mother City has to offer, while staying in style. Read more >>




Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel scoops Best Hotel Nigeria again
The Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel has recently won Best Hotel Nigeria 2013/2014 African Region award, for the second time. Read more >>

Buyers find Langebaan home prices 'exceptionally low'
Estate agents working in Langebaan, the attractive West Coast village just 100km from Cape Town, have only one message to give to those interested in the property prospects in the area. Read more >>

Food Services
kulula hosts first ever braai in the sky
South Africa's favourite airline have announced another world-first service in air travel. To celebrate its home-grown roots, kulula.com will now partake in South Africa's favourite past time and host the first ever braai in the sky. Read more >>

Hospitality
Tsogo Sun wins Best Airport Hotel in Africa
Tsogo Sun's InterContinental O.R. Tambo Airport remains the Best Airport Hotel in Africa, says travellers who participated in the Skytrax 2014 World Airport Hotel Awards. For the 4th consecutive year, the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport hotel is the proud recipient of the 2014 Skytrax award in the Best Airport Hotel for Africa category. Read more >>

David Livingstone Spa & Wellness Centre wins top award
The David Livingstone Spa & Wellness Centre located at the David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa Livingstone, Zambia has been named 2014 Continent Winner Africa for "Best Luxury Safari Spa" at the prestigious World Luxury Spa Awards. Read more >>

Hilton Durban celebrates Earth Hour
Hilton Durban will be marking Earth Hour 2014 on Saturday, 29 March 2014. The hotel will join hundreds of the more than 4,000 hotels and timeshare properties that are part of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands by switching off lights, as well as organising other projects for guests in demonstration of their commitment to live sustainably and take action by caring for the planet in the year ahead. Read more >>

Three-year refurbishment project for Hilton Durban
The Hilton Durban has commenced the biggest refurbishment programme in its 17-year history. Read more >>

Restaurant
Seems Burger King IS SA's best burger
Forget the national elections, the vote for South Africa's best burger is in - and Burger King is, well, king. Read more >>

East meets best

Eugene Yiga

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Unless we're talking about Chef Pon's Asian Kitchen, in which case I suggest you come right in! Read more >>

Tourism
Empowerment fund to aid tourism sector
A new empowerment fund to be launched in May will allow large companies in the tourism sector to boost their empowerment scores by investing in small businesses. Read more >>


Lifestyle

The gods must be happy

Eugene Yiga

A shared love of food brought Agnes and Jonny together. The very same love has also made their restaurant, Manna Epicure ("heavenly food"), such a success. Read more >>


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New events to diarise

FEDHASA Cape/Nederburg 17th Annual Golf Day
FEDHASA Cape - 9 Apr 2014 Cape Town

Deli Delish charity wine auction
Deli Delish - 10 Apr 2014 Cape Town


Upcoming events

T.G.I.F. Thank Goodness I'm Female weekend
George Lodge International - 4 Apr 2014 to 5 Apr 2014 George

Brooklyn Square Antiques Fair
Collectable Fairs cc - 5 Apr 2014 Pretoria


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Gareth Cliff quits 5FM
    Journalism or prescriptivism? - Leigh Raymond
    Global toy company to launch into African markets

    Medical
      Medic Alert bracelets can save lives in food allergy attacks
      Rotary brings free health services into underserved communities in Africa
      New expanded committee for IPASA

      Retail
        Witchery, Mimco open in South Africa
        Local is the new luxury - Jessica Taylor
        Woolworths wins international award for store design

        Government
          Petrol price to increase in April
          Minister meets NHLS to discuss new funding model
          Four parties removed from ballot paper

          Mining
            Mining Forum committed to stabilising mining sector
            Mine to create over 3000 jobs for NW
            Africa's resources key to unlocking its wealth - Ndaba Dlamini

            CSI
              Team Absa rider William Mokgopo wins Amabubesi medal
              No make-up selfie pics could be a social revolution in the making - Norma Young
              IBM supports economic growth opportunities in South Africa

              Finance
                Cash flow management essential for small enterprises
                Changing role of accountants in the digital age
                Passive investing enables consistent returns

                Agriculture
                  AFWE plays a vital role to empower emerging farmers
                  Youth key in growing Africa's agricultural sector
                  Musicians unite to promote agriculture in Africa

                  Building
                    Almost 10,000 inmates trained as artisans
                    Building industry invited to get involved in WDC 2014
                    City of Cape Town working to appoint contractor

                    GreenBiz
                      SA saves 575 MW of power during Earth Hour
                      Spider-Man working with Earth Hour, WWF SA

                      HR & Recruitment
                        New B-BBEE codes encourage employment of disabled people
                        The Fresh Group hosts dialogue on future of businesses
                        Entrepreneurship an answer for SA's unemployment crisis

                        Legal
                          Adams & Adams named best IP law firm in SA
                          Deduction of audit fees considered by SCA - Graeme Palmer
                          Africa should have its own court: Motlanthe

                          Manufacturing
                            Manufacturers move to the cloud
                            Clover Industries deals coming through

                            Property
                              Many home buyers fear the foundations are cracked
                              Slow paying tenants should no longer be a landlord's headache

                              Education
                                Wits to launch CoE in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
                                Tablets help students in Gauteng
                                TEAMtalk media to launch sports journalism academy

                                ICT
                                  Blocking social media is not the answer to IT security risks
                                  Text messages may save lives in flood-prone Africa
                                  Retailers miss deadline to foil online fraudsters

                                  Logistics
                                    Santaco continues fight for subsidy

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      The Fray to tour SA
                                      Tickets on sale for Top Gear Festival, Durban
                                      Jeremy Loops album debuts at number one

                                      Automotive
                                        Three-wheeler market gaining momentum, research finds
                                        Fortune names Goodyear the world's most admired Motor Vehicle Parts company
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