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Traffic congestion choking SA business
Talking earlier this month at the opening of the SA National Roads Agency's (SANRAL) Central Operations Centre, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe named an inadequate road system as a key constraint to economic growth. Companies grapple with this shortcoming on a daily basis, with transport being a critical component of numerous industries. Read more >>


Aviation
More Mango flights to PE in 2014
Mango has announced that it will be increasing its flight frequency between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth from October this year. The new schedule, which will be published next week, will have the carrier increase flights between the cities by 55% with the addition of return sectors on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Mango commenced air services to Port Elizabeth in December 2012. Read more >>




Transport
Thousands of taxis exempted from e-tolls
More than 46,000 Gauteng taxis have registered for e-tolling, as of 31 March 2014, which means they are exempted from the payment of e-tolls, says the South African National Road Agency (Sanral). Read more >>

Truck stops planned along Trans Kalahari Corridor
The governments of South Africa, Botswana and Namibia aim to boost regional trade by improving the efficiency of the Trans Kalahari Corridor network via the establishment of a number of new truck stops along the transport corridors spanning all three countries. Read more >>

CMH says e-toll system cannot work

Marc Hasenfuss

Combined Motor Holdings (CMH)‚ one of South Africa's biggest vehicle retailers‚ has taken a swipe at the e-tolls billing system in Gauteng. Read more >>

February goods transported by land decreases 4.4% y/y
The volume of goods transported (payload) decreased by 4.4% year-on-year (y/y) in February 2014. Read more >>


Jobs offered

Crewing Logistics Superintendent - Cape Town
Smit Amandla Marine is currently seeking the services of a crewing logistics superintendent in Cape Town, to provide support to vessel management. Read more >>




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ConMach Nigeria 2014
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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Rise of transmedia - new white paper
    Unilever offers five Cannes scholarships
    Discover Digital ready for Internet TV in SA

    Medical
      Hair-raising findings on Brazilian straighteners

      Retail
        Mobile education apps shine in growth markets
        Inside Africa unveils vintage fashion movement
        'Orange spreads your wings' young designer winners

        Government
          Trade in illicit cigarettes hits tax revenue - Linda Ensor
          Crackdown on political violence
          Easter road fatalities 'decline'

          Mining
            Centre for miners to open at Carletonville Hospital
            Zuma gives Marikana Commission more time

            CSI
              Sanlam and Avocado Vision partner to improve financial literacy
              Explore sustainability concepts with the iStart2 Challenge
              'Fat boys' raise funds at IRONMAN for Signature of Hope Trust

              Finance
                Clicks turnover up 9.6% to R9.3bn - Zeenat Moorad
                Economic risks a 'challenge' to SA's life sector - Gillian Jones
                Batseta announces members of interim board

                Agriculture
                  Cape Wools to host international congress
                  NSPCA urges farmers to plan ahead
                  Cooperatives benefit from agro-processing initiative

                  Building
                    Pilanesberg project to improve water supply
                    Corobrik wins Diamond Arrow Award once again
                    R1.2b road upgrade to link Pongola, Dumbe

                    GreenBiz
                      Climate change impact must figure in food production efforts
                      Protection of wildlife a priority at Steyn City
                      Climate adaptation advice for cities in global South - Jaspreet Kindra

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] Don't curb your enthusiasm in an interview - Juliette Attwell

                        Legal
                          Pistorius trial tells us a lot about our society - Anton Harber
                          Competition Commission appeals against tribunal's SAB decision - Leana Engelbrecht
                          Norton Rose Fulbright announces partner promotions

                          Manufacturing
                            Impahla Clothing has world's first photovoltaic power plant for Puma
                            March PPI up from 7.7% to 8.2%

                            Property
                              Upsurge in demand for 'affordable' Bluff homes
                              Smart home technology catches on
                              Rebosis distribution of 48.50c per linked unit

                              Education
                                Innovative technology transforms rural classrooms
                                First UNESCO-IHE class graduates
                                Auditions at the National School of the Arts

                                Tourism
                                  WTM Africa backs responsible tourism initiatives
                                  Speed Marketing Sessions return to Indaba 2014
                                  ABTA launches African Business Travel Conference

                                  ICT
                                    New Huawei Container Data Centre Solution
                                    Minister pleased with steps to cut communication costs - Samuel Mungadze

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      The Hops Harvest Festival returns to Wild Clover Farm
                                      2014 SAMA winners announced
                                      Good sports - Eugene Yiga

                                      Automotive
                                        Volkswagen produces apprenticeship graduates
                                        Nissan builds a car in Nigeria after new automotive policy
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