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SA's tourism business performance worse than expected
SA's tourism business performance dipped in the second quarter of this year according to the TBCSA FNB Tourism Business Index (TBI) released this week. Read more >>


Accommodation
Accommodation sector's income up 7.6%
Total income for South Africa's tourist accommodation industry rose by 7.6% year-on-year (y/y) in nominal terms (current prices) in May‚ Statistics SA's tourist accommodation survey showed. Read more >>

SANParks opens bookings for 2015 Winter holidays
The South African National Parks (SANParks) have announced that the holiday bookings in various national parks under its management for the June 2015 to July 2015 period will open on Tuesday, 22 July 2014. Read more >>

The Queen - fit for a king

Brian Berkman

When you're staying in the land's third oldest hotel you expect to see cracks showing and the plaster crumbling from the walls. Read more >>

Use Avios to book your accommodation
Saving up to go on that dream South African holiday is now even easier with Avios. As of this month, members of the Avios Travel Rewards Programme in South Africa can use their Avios at over 1,200 hotels and game lodges around the country, in addition to more than 30 000 hotels worldwide. Read more >>

Hospitality
May total income for accommodation industry up 7.6% y/y: survey
Total income for South Africa's tourist accommodation industry rose by 7.6% year on year (y/y) in nominal terms (current prices) in May... Read more >>

Protea Hotels tops Hotels Brand in national ICON Brand Awards 2014
Protea Hotels has added yet another award to its tally for the year with the announcement that it is the top hotel brand in the annual ICON Brand survey by Ask Afrika. Read more >>

Tsogo Sun uses chess to teach disadvantaged learners
The Tsogo Sun Moves for Life Chess Programme uses chess to teach science, maths and life skills to kids - catalysing positive change which impacts thousands of disadvantaged foundation grade learners' lives with these crucial subjects. Read more >>

Tours
Mauritius remains a key focus for SA leisure travellers

Andrew Stark

The cost of overseas travel has become prohibitive for most South Africans and they are continually looking for destinations closer to home, that still have the highlights and frills of overseas travel. We've taken this as a challenge - and identified a destination closer to home - Mauritius! Read more >>

Emirates announces fourth daily flight to Joburg
Emirates has announced that it will introduce a fourth daily flight between Dubai and Johannesburg from 26 October 2014. This will bring the number of daily flights to South Africa to seven. Read more >>

Mango named Best Low Cost Airline in Africa
Mango was named the Best Low Cost Airline in Africa at the World Airline Awards presented by Skytrax and hosted at the world renowned Farnborough Air Show. Read more >>

The importance of taking time out

Vicki Bedeman

The words "time out" are now only known when you have kids and it's their time to sit in the naughty corner. However, it is important to stress how important "time out" actually is for the working community, whether you are a CEO or a receptionist. Read more >>


Government

'Ghost' buildings cost government R60m
The government has been spending R60m a year on 108 vacant buildings and R12m on 12 buildings occupied by non-government tenants. Read more >>


More Government news


Lifestyle

Gordon Ramsay-trained chef launches at the 7th Floor
Matt Manning's One Ingredient dinners, which have been popping up in Cape Town since June 2013, have now found home in the intimate environment of the 7th Floor Innovation Centre in Observatory. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Augmented reality could rejuvenate print - Diane Charton
    It's all about ME!!! - Charles Maynard
    A note on curiosity - Jessica Gregory

    Medical
      CHILD study shows rise in obesity, blood pressure at NW primary schools
      What that comfort food can do to your waistline
      NAPM calls for elimination of VAT on life saving medicines

      Retail
        No sustainable recovery in retail yet - John Loos
        Businesses have to adapt to survive constantly changing retail landscape - Stuart HIll
        Woolworths to target growing market share - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Operation Phakisa to move SA forward
          Plan to scrap VAT concessions for farmers - Amanda Visser
          Nelson Mandela Foundation thanks the world

          Mining
            Key mining houses look online to sell assets
            Mineral Resources, Science Depts in talks over shale gas licences
            Ngezi Platinum Mine collapses, production slashed - Lloyd Gumbo

            CSI
              Vodacom extends footprint with food security project
              Unitrans VW sponsors SANParks in fight against rhino poaching
              MH17 crash impacts World Aids Conference, HOPE expresses concern

              Finance
                Reserve Bank hikes repo rate
                SA to benefit from economic pact with EU
                Budget deficit to narrow to 2.8% by 2017

                Agriculture
                  Engen Botswana launches campaign for growth and development
                  Agri BIZNIZ Summit to address agricultural needs
                  [Fin4Ag] Digital financial services for agriculture

                  Building
                    Master plan to redesign housing
                    Construction industry invited to Soweto BuildExpo
                    Langa Junction shopping centre to open in March 2015

                    GreenBiz
                      Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors - Charlotte Mathews
                      Tshwane reveals details to reduce carbon footprint
                      SA needs to engage on energy future

                      HR & Recruitment
                        AMI launches free online courses in Africa
                        Why group coaching has a key role to play - Sue Welman
                        Young entrepreneurs invited to pitch start-up ideas

                        Legal
                          Taxpayer must prove that a transaction is exempt - Graeme Palmer
                          Consider psychological solutions for traffic offences - Kaelin Govinden
                          Terminability of contracts of unspecified duration - Kaelin Govinden

                          Manufacturing
                            SolarWorld powers Handball in SA
                            Tongaat's output not affected by unprotected strike - Nick Hedley
                            Ford, Toyota halt production in wake of Numsa strike - Natasha Marrian

                            Property
                              Court confirms auction of Kyalami
                              Fast broadband connectivity becomes essential to suburb selection
                              The reality of property - Myles Wakefield

                              Education
                                Grade 6 learners to apply for Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship
                                NECT practice what they teach
                                Education needs R137m to fill 502 posts in EC

                                ICT
                                  Global Top of Mind Survey results released
                                  Get better ROI on firewall investments
                                  Multi-layer security vital against social media risks - Anton Jacobsz

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Trevor Noah in seven-city SA tour
                                    The Beauty of Incomplete Things will break your heart - Sean Williams

                                    Automotive
                                      Ford announces aggressive expansion plans for MEA
                                      Opel invests €210m in testing, engineering facilities
                                      Dangerous gamble for SA motor industry - David Furlonger
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