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Build programme powers full steam ahead
PRETORIA: Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says the next 12 months will be a milestone in the country's massive build programme. Read more >>


Aviation
Emirates announces fourth daily flight to Joburg
Emirates has announced that it will introduce a fourth daily flight between Dubai and Johannesburg from 26 October 2014. This will bring the number of daily flights to South Africa to seven. Read more >>

Mango named Best Low Cost Airline in Africa
Mango was named the Best Low Cost Airline in Africa at the World Airline Awards presented by Skytrax and hosted at the world renowned Farnborough Air Show. Read more >>

Distribution
Serco designs trailer to optimise load capacity
Serco has designed a new trailer to accommodate rails and beams to enable the loading of a second row of pallets to a refrigerated trailer, giving a 60 pallet load capacity. Read more >>

Sasfin wants to invest in small businesses

Phakamisa Ndzamela

Sasfin Private Equity plans to invest in small- and medium-sized enterprises, to the tune of R50m a year on businesses with an enterprise value of between R50m and R350m. Read more >>

Shipping
Velden Pike Nichols joins Bowman Gilfillan's Durban office
One of Durban's leading maritime law firms, Velden Pike Nichols, will be joining the maritime, transport and logistics practice at pan-African corporate law firm, Bowman Gilfillan, with effect from 1 August this year. Read more >>

Transport
Integrated real-time information - an enabler of enhanced public transport service delivery

Santosh Komal

One of the government's biggest challenges with regards to ensuring public transport service delivery is a lack of integrated, real-time information. This comes as a result of an environment with many different service providers, both publicly and privately owned. Read more >>

Warehousing
Paper records preferred to electronic ones claims survey

Thabiso Mochiko

Despite new technologies enabling electronic storage of information, 90% of local businesses are still storing documents in paper format, according to a study released by JSE-listed storage management company Metrofile. Read more >>


International

Apple, IBM to work together building business apps
NEW YORK, USA: Apple and IBM unveiled a "landmark" partnership in an attempt to win over business customers by offering iPhones and iPads that are specially tailored for enterprise users. Read more >>


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Government

Maritime boost as development plan starts
South African President Jacob Zuma promised to help ramp up investment in the country's maritime industries as part of an ambitious plan to boost economic growth and cut unemployment. Read more >>

More time to pay but e-toll resistance remains high

Linda Ensor

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters announced a further extension of the e-toll payment period for Gauteng motorists. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Augmented reality could rejuvenate print - Diane Charton
    It's all about ME!!! - Charles Maynard
    A note on curiosity - Jessica Gregory

    Medical
      CHILD study shows rise in obesity, blood pressure at NW primary schools
      What that comfort food can do to your waistline
      NAPM calls for elimination of VAT on life saving medicines

      Retail
        No sustainable recovery in retail yet - John Loos
        Businesses have to adapt to survive constantly changing retail landscape - Stuart HIll
        Woolworths to target growing market share - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Operation Phakisa to move SA forward
          Plan to scrap VAT concessions for farmers - Amanda Visser
          'Ghost' buildings cost government R60m
          Nelson Mandela Foundation thanks the world

          Mining
            Key mining houses look online to sell assets
            Mineral Resources, Science Depts in talks over shale gas licences
            Ngezi Platinum Mine collapses, production slashed - Lloyd Gumbo

            CSI
              Vodacom extends footprint with food security project
              Unitrans VW sponsors SANParks in fight against rhino poaching
              MH17 crash impacts World Aids Conference, HOPE expresses concern

              Finance
                Reserve Bank hikes repo rate
                SA to benefit from economic pact with EU
                Budget deficit to narrow to 2.8% by 2017

                Agriculture
                  Engen Botswana launches campaign for growth and development
                  Agri BIZNIZ Summit to address agricultural needs
                  [Fin4Ag] Digital financial services for agriculture

                  Building
                    Master plan to redesign housing
                    Construction industry invited to Soweto BuildExpo
                    Langa Junction shopping centre to open in March 2015

                    GreenBiz
                      Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors - Charlotte Mathews
                      Tshwane reveals details to reduce carbon footprint
                      SA needs to engage on energy future

                      HR & Recruitment
                        AMI launches free online courses in Africa
                        Why group coaching has a key role to play - Sue Welman
                        Young entrepreneurs invited to pitch start-up ideas

                        Legal
                          Taxpayer must prove that a transaction is exempt - Graeme Palmer
                          Consider psychological solutions for traffic offences - Kaelin Govinden
                          Terminability of contracts of unspecified duration - Kaelin Govinden

                          Manufacturing
                            SolarWorld powers Handball in SA
                            Tongaat's output not affected by unprotected strike - Nick Hedley
                            Ford, Toyota halt production in wake of Numsa strike - Natasha Marrian

                            Property
                              Court confirms auction of Kyalami
                              Fast broadband connectivity becomes essential to suburb selection
                              The reality of property - Myles Wakefield

                              Education
                                Grade 6 learners to apply for Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship
                                NECT practice what they teach
                                Education needs R137m to fill 502 posts in EC

                                Tourism
                                  Use Avios to book your accommodation
                                  Mauritius remains a key focus for SA leisure travellers - Andrew Stark
                                  Accommodation sector's income up 7.6%

                                  ICT
                                    Global Top of Mind Survey results released
                                    Get better ROI on firewall investments
                                    Multi-layer security vital against social media risks - Anton Jacobsz

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Gordon Ramsay-trained chef launches at the 7th Floor
                                      Trevor Noah in seven-city SA tour
                                      The Beauty of Incomplete Things will break your heart - Sean Williams

                                      Automotive
                                        Ford announces aggressive expansion plans for MEA
                                        Opel invests €210m in testing, engineering facilities
                                        Dangerous gamble for SA motor industry - David Furlonger
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