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Gautrain is milking taxpayers of millions
It is costing taxpayers an average of R84m a month to keep the Gautrain running. Read more >>


Aviation
SAA to comply with new travel regulations
PRETORIA: South African Airways (SAA) says it will comply with new regulations relating to children who travel to and from South Africa. Read more >>

Kenya Airways executive wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Kenya Airways' group MD, Dr Titus Naikuni, has been recognised for his contribution to the aviation industry in Africa. Read more >>

fastjet named cheapest low-cost carrier in Africa
A recent survey by flight comparison site WhichAirline.com has revealed that fastjet is the cheapest low-cost carrier (LCC) in Africa. Read more >>

Kenya Airways to introduce direct flights to Israel
Following successful bilateral trade relations talks between the Kenyan government and Israeli business and government delegation, Kenya Airways has announced its intentions to introduce direct flights to Tel Aviv in Israel. Read more >>

Distribution
Grohe buys 51% of Dawn for R880m

Mark Allix

Grohe‚ said to be Europe's largest single-brand manufacturer and supplier of sanitary fittings‚ will buy 51% of JSE-listed building materials and fixtures group Distribution and Warehousing Network's (Dawn) Watertech subsidiary for R880m in cash. Read more >>

OLG to revolutionise logistics education in SA
South Africa was a country born out of logistics given its unique geographical position that made it a key trading post along shipping routes of old. Read more >>

Railway
High-tech trains to hit SA track

Nthambeleni Gabara

State-of-the-art trains, which are set to restore confidence in public transport, will hit the South African railway tracks towards the end of 2015. Read more >>

CSR denies Transnet contract hampered by supplier shortage

Linda Ensor

China South Rail (CSR) has denied a report that claims the company has been unable to find local suppliers for its locomotive contract with Transnet, to meet its contractual obligations. Read more >>

Transport
Reduced transport costs for NCP after outsourcing
NCP Alcohol has outsourced its supply chain management and road transport requirements to Imperial Logistics. Reduced transport costs and a boost to the business' bottom line are among the benefits being reaped by the fermentation alcohol producer as a result of this partnership, said Imperial Logistics' chief business development officer, Cobus Rossouw. Read more >>

Commuters catching Uber cabs

Nick Hedley

The arrival of Uber cabs in SA's major cities is one of many new services aimed at improving public transport and the growth of some of these services reflects the demand for reliable and affordable transport systems. Read more >>

Cosatu anger over MiCiTi bus services

Bekezela Phakathi

The disagreement between the City of Cape Town and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) in the Western Cape over the roll-out of public bus services is escalating. Read more >>


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    Memes in modern branding - Estee Cockcroft

    Medical
      Royal Philips launches EmboGuide
      Sugar-coated cells are deadly for cancer patients - Melissa Osgood
      Tackling childhood obesity, Kauai launches schools' franchise

      Retail
        Keeping POS going in Africa through the cloud - Alan Sher
        Semi-finalists of The Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award announced
        'Timing is everything' in saving a business

        Government
          Nxasana was informed claims Presidency
          SARS wants to catch tax dodgers
          Tabs kept on school textbook deliveries - Bekezela Phakathi

          Mining
            Marikana Commission given more time
            Bakubung mine uses IsoMetrix health and safety solutions

            Finance
              Tax season off to good start
              Stock markets at record highs while growth is down - Luigi Marinus
              Mercantile Bank sets R1bn target for rental finance book

              GreenBiz
                Significant reduction in energy consumption at Vineyard Hotel
                Unilever, Wildlands promote green-preneurship
                Invitation to nominate candidates for Kudu Awards

                HR & Recruitment
                  Growth in employment due to increase in temporary contracts
                  Minister announces increase in annual earnings threshold
                  B-BBEE has become a complex set of rules and calculations - Brigitte Brun

                  Legal
                    Zuma approves amended land Acts
                    Temporary VAT relief for property developers - Graeme Palmer
                    Patent evergreening in the pharmaceutical industry - Ilne Grobler

                    Manufacturing
                      Jasco demonstrates the power of Energy Optimisation
                      NUMSA strike condemned by plastics industry

                      Property
                        Schools going up in Bardale Village
                        SA property market continues to grow
                        Trending: The zero deposit lease

                        Education
                          Mobile phones help township residents, immigrants have a sense of belonging
                          Agile experts to speak at Wits' Fak'ugesi Festival
                          NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards winners announced

                          Tourism
                            Hilton Worldwide opens DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar
                            e-Tourism Africa Summits for Cape Town, Joburg
                            Joburg Airport lounge wins luxury award

                            ICT
                              Local reseller scoops Ruckus Wireless award
                              World's first tweeting couch laid out for football fans
                              Software and accessory provider launches in SA

                              Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                Marianne Fassler joins line-up for Fashion Week Cape Town 2014
                                James Blunt to bring Moon Landing tour to SA
                                Stars of the Ballet Russia perform classical ballet highlights
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