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Business Traveller Africa Awards in SA and Nigeria
Future Group - the publisher of Business Traveller Africa magazine - in association with headline sponsor Gautrain and global research specialist TNS, will be hosting the third annual Business Traveller Africa Awards, which will take place on 2 September at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. Read more >>


Tourism
TBCSA concerned about amendments to Immigrations Act
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has expressed its concern about the recent announcement by the Department of Home Affairs on the amendments to the Immigrations Act. Read more >>

e-Tourism Africa Summits for Cape Town, Joburg
The seventh annual e-Tourism Africa Summit will be held on 4 and 5 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. For the first time there will be a twin summit being held in Joburg at the Museum of Africa Design (MOAD) on 8 and 9 September 2014. Read more >>

SAA to comply with new travel regulations
PRETORIA: South African Airways (SAA) says it will comply with new regulations relating to children who travel to and from South Africa. Read more >>

Significant reduction in energy consumption at Vineyard Hotel
The Vineyard Hotel has achieved a significant reduction in energy consumption, together with an increase in recycling, as a result of its "Living Green" practices. Read more >>

fastjet named cheapest low-cost carrier in Africa
A recent survey by flight comparison site WhichAirline.com has revealed that fastjet is the cheapest low-cost carrier (LCC) in Africa. Read more >>

Kenya Airways to introduce direct flights to Israel
Following successful bilateral trade relations talks between the Kenyan government and Israeli business and government delegation, Kenya Airways has announced its intentions to introduce direct flights to Tel Aviv in Israel. Read more >>

Accommodation
Leisure Options acquires Cape Town's The Peninsula Hotel
Leisure Options has acquired The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel Management Company from the Three Cities Management Company. Read more >>

New Linkwasha Camp in Hwange National Park
Wilderness Safaris is to open Linkwasha Camp in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park in May 2015. Located in a game-rich private concession, the camp will offer the most luxurious accommodation. Read more >>

Zambezi Sun refurbished to accommodate advances in technology
Sun International's Zambezi Sun, situated on the banks of the Victoria Falls, is undergoing a refurbishment to suit both family holidaymakers and business visitors. Read more >>

Greenleaf Certification awarded to Shamwari Game Reserve
The Greenleaf Certification has been awarded to all six lodges at the Shamwari Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. Read more >>

Green recognition for the City Lodge Hotel brand
The City Lodge Hotel brand, within the City Lodge Hotel Group, has been certified by the Green Leaf Eco Standard. Read more >>

Hospitality
Hilton Worldwide opens DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar
Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton recently announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar - Stone Town, located 64 kilometers (40 miles) off the coast of mainland Tanzania. Read more >>

Joburg Airport lounge wins luxury award
Johannesburg International Airport's Shongololo lounge which showcases some of South Africa's top designers has been chosen by more than 84, 000 consumers as the best luxury airport lounge in the Africa and Middle East region. Read more >>

Restaurant
Celebrating flavour with Seelan

Angie White

I've been acquainted with Chef Seelan Sundoo's visionary culinary skills once before, so I knew I was in for a treat when invited to dine at his very own Seelan - a restaurant and bar offering a celebration of flavour in the best sense of the word and a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, but I had no idea the journey my taste buds were about to embark on! Read more >>

Make your way to Empire Café

Ilse van den Berg

Chances are, if you're a local, or are familiar with Muizenberg (to a further extent than knowing about the fantastic family beach, colourful wooden houses, surfers, and effective shark alarm), you'll know the legendary Empire Café in York Road. Read more >>

Tourism
Travel partners for Loeries announced
The travel partners for this year's Loeries are South African Airways, Hertz, Tsogo Sun and Cape Town Tourism, who have joined forces to offer a number of... Read more >>

Tours
Marine EcoTour seeks educational sponsorship
Launched in the summer of 2013/2014, the Marine EcoTour is currently operating from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, introducing its patrons to the diverse and abundant marine ecosystem in Table Bay. Read more >>


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    Medical
      Royal Philips launches EmboGuide
      Sugar-coated cells are deadly for cancer patients - Melissa Osgood
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      Retail
        Keeping POS going in Africa through the cloud - Alan Sher
        Semi-finalists of The Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award announced
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        Government
          Nxasana was informed claims Presidency
          SARS wants to catch tax dodgers
          Tabs kept on school textbook deliveries - Bekezela Phakathi

          Mining
            Marikana Commission given more time
            Bakubung mine uses IsoMetrix health and safety solutions

            Finance
              Tax season off to good start
              Stock markets at record highs while growth is down - Luigi Marinus
              Mercantile Bank sets R1bn target for rental finance book

              GreenBiz
                Unilever, Wildlands promote green-preneurship
                Invitation to nominate candidates for Kudu Awards

                HR & Recruitment
                  Growth in employment due to increase in temporary contracts
                  Minister announces increase in annual earnings threshold
                  B-BBEE has become a complex set of rules and calculations - Brigitte Brun

                  Legal
                    Zuma approves amended land Acts
                    Temporary VAT relief for property developers - Graeme Palmer
                    Patent evergreening in the pharmaceutical industry - Ilne Grobler

                    Manufacturing
                      Jasco demonstrates the power of Energy Optimisation
                      CSR denies Transnet contract hampered by supplier shortage - Linda Ensor
                      NUMSA strike condemned by plastics industry

                      Property
                        Schools going up in Bardale Village
                        SA property market continues to grow
                        Trending: The zero deposit lease

                        Education
                          Mobile phones help township residents, immigrants have a sense of belonging
                          Agile experts to speak at Wits' Fak'ugesi Festival
                          NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards winners announced

                          ICT
                            Local reseller scoops Ruckus Wireless award
                            World's first tweeting couch laid out for football fans
                            Software and accessory provider launches in SA

                            Logistics
                              Commuters catching Uber cabs - Nick Hedley
                              Kenya Airways executive wins Lifetime Achievement Award

                              Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                Marianne Fassler joins line-up for Fashion Week Cape Town 2014
                                James Blunt to bring Moon Landing tour to SA
                                Stars of the Ballet Russia perform classical ballet highlights
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