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DHL releases 'Global E-Tailing 2025' report - logistics vital for success
DHL has released its 'Global E-Tailing 2025' report, which analyses the role that e-commerce will play in consumers' lives in the year 2025, and how it will influence consumerism, retailing and logistics. Read more >>


Logistics
Imperial Logistics honoured at SAPICS Conference
Imperial Logistics, the transportation, warehousing and distribution operator, was named Supply Chain Educator of the Year at the annual SAPICS Conference - for the third consecutive year. Read more >>

Aviation
fastjet launches flights to Zimbabwe
fastjet, Africa's low-cost airline, will begin operating services between Tanzania and Zimbabwe in August as it expands its international route network across Africa. Read more >>

Real world smart glasses

Arthur Goldstuck

Few technology topics generate as much noise as wearables, mostly to do with brands known for their consumer products, such as Samsung, Sony and Apple. Read more >>

The new rules for travelling with children
Flight Centre is urging all travellers to be aware of new regulations governing travel with minors. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced new, strict procedures for parents travelling with children under the age of 18 years in and out of South Africa. Read more >>

Shipping
MSC Cruises awarded Best Management Scheme Certification
International classification society RINA has certified MSC Cruises under its Best Management Scheme. Read more >>

Shipping
Transnet's ports app available

Samuel Mungadze

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT)‚ the port operations division of state-owned logistics company Transnet‚ has launched its own app) giving users access to information about its 16 terminals. Read more >>

Transport
Freight levels increase 6.5% in April
The volume of goods transported by land (payload) increased by 6.5% in April compared with the same period last year according to figures released by Statistics SA. Read more >>

Taxes put pressure on road freight industry
Consistent pressure from numerous forms of taxes render the road freight industry verging on uneconomical. Read more >>

SA, Lesotho to resolve taxi issues
PRETORIA: Transport Minister Dipuo Peters met her Lesotho counterpart, in Maseru, to resolve existing problems regarding taxi operations between South Africa and Lesotho. Read more >>


International

'Big data' deal sees Oracle buy Micros Systems
NEW YORK, USA: Business software specialist Oracle confirmed it will buy rival Micros Systems for $5.3bn in a deal that will expand its 'big data' efforts in the hotel and restaurant sectors. Read more >>


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Government

MyCiTi gets approval from taxi association
Cape Town will expand its rapid bus system to two townships after winning support from a taxi association that was opposed to the service. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    [Cannes Lions 2014] Last winners announced
    Gordimer hammers secrecy bill
    [PR-Net] Twitter for PR and managing bloggers

    Medical
      Medical aid and freedom of choice - John Harvey
      Beware counterfeit drugs, particularly online supplies
      Ascendis Health acquires Respiratory Care Africa for R145 million

      Retail
        Retail trade sales show consumers still under pressure - Claire Bisseker
        Wholesale trade sales down 0.7% in April
        Woolworths delays David Jones vote - Andiswa Maqutu and Ron Derby

        Government
          SONA: Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry comments

          Mining
            SA should use Angolan, Mozambican gas to boost electricity supply - Linda Ensor
            Barloworld Power wins Bosch Projects contract
            'Crawlers' save De Beers offshore mining activity

            CSI
              Springboks hand over R15K cheque to Dasha Foundation
              Cape Town creatives team up for a book dash

              Finance
                SA's people under-insured by R24trn
                Findings of Retirement Benchmark Survey analysed - Jayesh Kassen and Jaco-Chris Koorts
                Identity fraud impacts on consumers' credit records

                Agriculture
                  Climate changing the face of agriculture: Part 1 - Rudi Massyn
                  SU to host first student environmental summit in Africa
                  Farmers expected to give away 50% of their farms - Jan-Jan Joubert

                  Building
                    SONA will not attract investment in energy sector - Johan Muller
                    Govt to address energy constraints
                    Africa needs an attractive climate for investment in power sector

                    GreenBiz
                      Standard Bank finances renewable energy projects
                      Climate change response policy will bring about radical changes
                      Closing date for Eco-Logic competition extended

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] Job Hopping - what does it mean and how can I avoid it? - Juliette Attwell
                        Conflict in the workplace: How to take action
                        Dealing with staff grievances - Su-Mari Du Bruyn

                        Legal
                          Proposed 'Treating Customers Fairly' legislation must be finalised
                          National Consumer Commission's bark is louder than its bite - Megan Badenhorst
                          Albie Sachs awarded prestigious Tang Prize - Melissa Jane Cook

                          Manufacturing
                            Food and beverage income up 6.4% in April
                            Unlocking Africa's industrialisation potential
                            Manufacturing confidence levels fall sharply

                            Property
                              Property search goes mobile in emerging markets
                              Blocking someone's view is not necessarily illegal
                              [SAPOA] SA property industry to 'make a difference'

                              Education
                                The challenges facing SA's youths
                                Technica redefines skills development in SA

                                Tourism
                                  PwC report anticipates growth in Africa's hospitality sector
                                  Boost tourism trade by inter-governmental relations
                                  [10 Things I Love About...] Slacking off... - Brian Berkman

                                  ICT
                                    Running at Facebook scale? Open code is the way to go
                                    Cloud computing - an effective Big Data enabler
                                    Solar powered tablet PC for SA

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Free entrance to Kirstenbosch on 1 July
                                      Foo Fighters to tour SA
                                      'Banting' is the new balanced diet - Jessica Taylor

                                      Automotive
                                        Q50 sport sedan now available in South Africa
                                        Motor trade sales lower in April
                                        BMW installs new technology
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