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Top speakers to present at E- Tourism Africa Summits
A host of online innovators, creators and online celebrities from across the globe will be presenting at this year's seventh annual E- Tourism Africa Summits in both Cape Town and Joburg. read more>>



Tourism
Mozambique: do you need a visa?
Business and leisure travellers flying into Mozambique have been doing so with some degree of confusion in terms of the visa requirements for their entry into the country. read more>>
Kenya Airways and Airtel sign MVNO agreement
Bharti Airtel, a telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa and Kenya Airways have opened a new innovative chapter in the telecoms industry in Africa... read more>>
Industry stalwarts come out strongly against Gigaba ruling
Following the recent statement by Minister Malusi Gigaba saying that in spite of wide spread criticism, the Department will move forward with the new immigration regulations. read more>>
FlySafair and First Car Rental partner
Low-cost airline FlySafair has announced a partnership with First Car Rental and, via FlySafair's website, passengers are now given access to affordable flights and car rental in South Africa. read more>>
Emirates Airlines connects to Nigerian capital
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has now connected Abuja, the Nigerian capital, to its worldwide network. This is the airline's 26th destination in Africa and its 144th worldwide. read more>>
Free access to Iziko Museums on Women's Day
Accommodation
Menlyn Boutique Hotel - from Havana to heavenly

Brian Berkman

Menlyn Boutique Hotel was initially built as a Cuban diplomatic residence - a good start, on which has been built a real gem of a hotel. read more>>
Southern Sun Maputo reopens
Tsogo Sun's Southern Sun Maputo, now the largest hotel in the Mozambican capital, has re-opened after a four-month hiatus during which the hotel went through a US$30 million expansion and makeover that has added significant appeal, interest and comfort for business and leisure guests. read more>>
Fairlawns is Number One

Brian Berkman

Ranked number one by TripAdvisor users for Hotels in Sandton, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa has a lot to be proud of. read more>>
Hospitality
Western Cape dominates Inter-Hotel Challenge

Eugene Yiga

When Showcook.com editor Annette Kesler began the Cape Legends Inter-Hotel Challenge, her goal was simple: to create and facilitate an opportunity for young talent to shine. And when 21 finalists gathered at Cape Town's Belmond Mount Nelson for the black tie gala celebration, it was clear that many hotels, firm believers in staff training and empowerment, rose to the occasion in unexpected ways. read more>>
Understanding 5-star hotel grading
It's always a good idea to know what a five star grading means for an establishment, and what you can expect when you splash out. read more>>
Women in hospitality progresses
Hotel, catering and tourism is an ever-changing landscape and is the largest, fastest-growing service sector, with an average female contingent of over 55% at global level. read more>>
Tourism
Ranger walks 1,000km to raise awareness of rhino poaching
As part of Tintswalo Safari Lodge's commitment to saving the rhino population, partnering with Game Reserves United (GRU), the Tintswalo Rhino Extreme Campaign (TREC) was launched in 2013. read more>>
Second award for the Tsogo Sun's Samantha Croft
Tours
Celebrate adventure, goodwill and heritage with The Dunlop Hamba
Dunlop, in association with Mountainshak Adventures, is the proud sponsor of South Africa's inaugural heritage rally, The Dunlop Hamba, that celebrates South Africa's history, culture, people and sport, all while embarking on a campaign of goodwill during heritage month. read more>>
An American road trip like no other

Gabriella Brondani

For years, road trips have been a firm favourite for people with a taste for adventure and who are looking to explore places, locally and abroad. read more>>
Government
Ebola: SADC health ministers to discuss dangers
Health Ministers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold an extraordinary meeting to discuss the state of readiness and develop a common approach in response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. read more>>
Some of Sanral's tolling 'secrets'
Blacked-out documents relating to Sanral's tolling plans for the N1 and N2 highways in the Western Cape - that have kept secret for years - were released on Tuesday (5 August) by the Cape Town High Court read more>>
More Government news
Upcoming events
The Airline Mini Fair
AVIAREPS - 13 Aug 2014 Cape Town

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AVIAREPS - 13 Aug 2014 Cape Town

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Marketing & Media
    BizTakeouts has a blast: Celebrates 100th show
    Why a social media calendar can make all the difference - Rudi Massyn

    Medical
      Ships pose bigger risk of 'importing' Ebola than airports
      Triomf Clinic opens for destitute residents of Pretoria West
      Ebola outbreak showing swift spread but low mortality rate

      Retail
        Spar bids for 80% stake in the BWG Group
        Food retailers push to enforce exclusivity - Joan Muler
        Wholesale and Retail Schools of Excellence project launches this week

        Government
          SA's bargaining structures need to change
          22 arrested for defrauding City of Johannesburg - Nosihle Shelembe
          Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

          Mining
            Sandvik provides solutions to niche market satisfaction
            Anglo American leading the change for women
            Improving productivity in the mining sector - Rhys Evans

            CSI
              Engen KlevaKidz campaign keeps on growing
              Helping animals, helping people in Khayelitsha - Melissa Jane Cook
              eduCate revision programme gets support from Samsung

              Finance
                Transnet needs R100bn from private sector - Linda Ensor
                Liberty's BEE earnings up to 664.7 cents a share
                Transnet gets R6bn guarantee from US-Exim - Linda Ensor

                Agriculture
                  DRC open for agribusiness investment
                  Farming awards to empower emerging and subsistence female farmers

                  Building
                    Lakehaven raises the bar for social housing projects
                    Clarity required on drivers of energy policy decision - Tom Harris
                    Sanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road

                    GreenBiz
                      Experts in waste management to attend WasteCon2014
                      Abalone worth R3m recovered in Free State
                      UJ unveils prototype solar energy vehicle

                      HR & Recruitment
                        What Harvard taught me about running a business in SA - Rowan Belchers
                        Social media: changing the face of modern recruitment - Graham Paulsen
                        Stronger together - Su-Mari Du Bruyn

                        Legal
                          CDH publishes guide on labour legislation changes
                          Employers have a statutory obligation to report criminal conduct - Hugo Pienaar and Thandeka Nhle
                          African female lawyers share their experiences

                          Manufacturing
                            Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi
                            Solar panel production plant launched in Cape Town

                            Property
                              Digital commercial property trading portal goes live: a first in SA
                              What you may not know about property - Kathy East
                              Five mistakes commonly made by real estate agents

                              Education
                                Social entrepreneurship is key to addressing challenges
                                StatPro to support the education of underprivileged children
                                Opportunities abound in maths and science - Nosihle Shelembe
                                Workshops to improve maths teachers' skills - More Matshediso

                                ICT
                                  Gamification can be a powerful engagement tool
                                  Data quality's in the eye of the beholder
                                  Fraud prevention requires a three-level risk management approach - Colin Hill

                                  Logistics
                                    SA air cargo security systems get the nod from EU
                                    TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries
                                    Sanral clarifies Cape Town toll roads reports

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Call to enter Vodacom In The City
                                      Turn back time with Endermolift - Ruth Cooper
                                      An authentic French afternoon and evening

                                      Automotive
                                        Exporters Club recognises Ford with merit award
                                        Sansom appointed as new head of Audi SA
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