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Cruise liner terminal plans for Cape Town and Durban
State logistics group Transnet's master plan for the development of SA's ports includes proposed terminals for cruise liners in Cape Town and Durban, the doubling of exports of motor vehicles from Port Elizabeth, and a berth for oil rigs in Saldanha Bay. Read more >>


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Strike: Transnet, Numsa may meet
A strike led by the National Union of Metal Workers of SA (Numsa) at Transnet's Ngqura Container Terminal, near Port Elizabeth, was unresolved last week after 14 days of strike action, the national transport and port utility said. Read more >>

Transport
UK demand behind delay in supply of MGs to SA

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The immediate future of MG cars in SA is safe after importer Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) struck a deal with the brand's Chinese owners to bring a new car range to the local market within weeks. Read more >>

Pregnancy puts drivers on edge
Pregnant drivers are most likely to crash their car during their second trimester, a Canadian study has found. Read more >>

Sanral warns against hoax email
Sanral warns Gauteng road users: don't be deceived by hoax e-mails and messages, claiming that money can be collected directly from the bank accounts of people using e-toll roads. Read more >>

JRA to launch Find & Fix mobile application
In demonstrating to Johannesburg residents that it is serious about service delivery and now being more accessible than ever before, the Johannesburg Road Agency is launching its Find & Fix mobile application for testing by citizens. Read more >>


International

Inmarsat offers global airline tracking service after MH370
LONDON, UK - British satellite operator Inmarsat said it was offering a basic tracking service to all the world's passenger airlines free of charge, following the disappearance of Malaysian Airways flight MH370. Read more >>

Venezuela car industry collapses
CARACAS, VENEZUELA: Venezuelans, who enjoy free highways and dirt-cheap petrol, are struggling to buy cars as production falters because of a lack of foreign currency to pay for imported parts. Read more >>


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Government

Elections bode well for business confidence: Sacci
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) on Monday acknowledged the successful conduct of South Africa's fifth democratic elections, saying it contributes to improved business confidence. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    How to strut your social media content like a pro - Catherine Milward-Bridges
    Pendoring campaign is devilishly interactive

    Medical
      The health benefits of playing outdoors with friends
      World Hypertension Day - take your blood pressure, reduce your salt
      iC4H campaign kicks off on World Move for Health Day

      Retail
        Food labelling regulations confuse industry - Nick Hedley
        RCL Foods acquires 49% stake in Senn Foods
        Women account for more than 50% of new car purchases

        Government
          Government calls for unity to move SA forward

          Mining
            Centre of excellence to guide growth in SA mining - Ray Maota
            Indian power companies show interest in WAMPEX
            Safety at platinum mines might be under pressure

            CSI
              SA encouraged to support Tekkie Tax campaign
              Fourth school adopted by Oxbow Xerox
              Afrika Tikkun hosts clinic for township residents

              Finance
                Three UJ teams reach final of Global Business Challenge
                South Africa faces a shrinking economy - Ross Pennell
                deVere appoints new head of Africa division

                Agriculture
                  Good year for grain farmers expected
                  African seed companies produce high-yield varieties
                  Africa's farms could feed the world - Claire Bisseker

                  Building
                    Zimbabwe to resume steel production
                    Mozambique's growing energy needs have much to offer financiers - Charlotte Mathews

                    GreenBiz
                      WasteCon2014 will focus on change and transformation
                      Changing a home to change the world
                      Winners of AfriCAN Climate Award announced

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] Asking for a raise - Juliette Attwell
                        Searching for employment needs a strategy

                        Legal
                          High Court gives judgment on tax clearance certificates - Heinrich Louw
                          Judgement by Constitutional Court expands meaning of Companies Act - Thina Siwendu
                          Clarity on how shared sectional title expenses are charged - Chantelle Gladwin and Gabriel da Matta

                          Manufacturing
                            Sappi's US$32m profit in tough times
                            Hisense global staff train local employees
                            HSBC confirms drop in local manufacturing activity - Fifi Peters

                            Property
                              Bond applications can be derailed by bank valuations
                              Spire Property Management secures new retail centres
                              Durban residents battle developers - Nivashni Nair

                              Education
                                Leisure Books launches school readiness programme
                                Livity Africa launches Digital Bootcamp

                                Tourism
                                  A view on the Blu - Brian Berkman
                                  Visitor numbers up at Cape Point

                                  ICT
                                    Prevention through awareness - Simon Campbell-Young
                                    Nokia, Microsoft never the twain - Toby Shapshak
                                    Accelerateing the pace of innovation - Russel Brand

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      AfrikaBurn: Desert of Dreams - Brandon Williams
                                      B.O.B to play at I Heart Joburg Music festival
                                      Winter warmers - Nina Timm

                                      Automotive
                                        The future of MG in South Africa
                                        Auction Nation takes savage out of Salvage
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