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Peak-hour Gautrain pressure on transport systems
[Errol Braithwaite] Gautrain and bus patronage levels have shown consistent growth since their inception. Read more >>


Distribution
Security a risk for 'Internet of Things'

Thabiso Mochiko

Not long ago cloud computing and "bring your own device" to work began to change the way businesses and individuals used technology. This is now expanding to include the concept of the "Internet of Things" (IoT). Read more >>

SABMiller first quarter total beverage volumes up 3%

Fifi Peters

Global breweries company SABMiller (SAB) said its total beverage volumes grew by 3% in the first quarter‚ mainly due to strong demand from its African and European operations. Read more >>

Mobile technology expansion needed
About 40% of companies are investing in mobile technologies across their business and consider mobility as a key part of their business strategy, according to Accenture Mobility Report 2014. Read more >>

Railway
SA train deal doubles Alstom's order book

Nick Hedley

The order book of French transport and power firm Alstom doubled in its first quarter ended June compared with the same three months last year - thanks largely to its sizeable passenger rail contract in SA. Read more >>

Shipping
SA, Angola boost trade ties
South African businesses have been called on to take advantage of opportunities in Angola. Read more >>


International

US vulnerable to serious cyber-attacks
WASHINGTON, USA: The United States has failed to sufficiently adapt to new cyber-security threats, exposing itself to potential terror strikes as devastating as September 11, authors of the report on the 2001 attacks have warned. Read more >>

Mobile demand boosts Taiwan's exports by 10.6%
TAIPEI, TAIWAN: Taiwan's export orders in June rose 10.6% year-on-year to a 17-month high, largely boosted by continuing strong demand for electronic products, government statistics showed. Read more >>


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Government

Ambulances need to comply with new regulations
Private ambulance operators will have to comply with a host of new requirements if new regulations become law as the private ambulance operators are unregulated and lack industry standards. Read more >>

Bus contract halted after company liquidated
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has been thrown a lifeline and could soon be out of a controversial multimillion-rand bus technology contract with Lumen Technologies, after the Cape Town-based company was liquidated. Read more >>

Zuma responds to debate on Presidency's budget
President Jacob Zuma said the gains that await developing countries through the BRICS New Development Bank will far outweigh the cost of establishing the bank. Read more >>

'Ocean economy' can create 800,000 jobs

More Matshediso

South Africa's ocean economy - which includes fishing and ship repairs and services - has the potential to create between 800,000 and one million direct jobs through Operation Phakisa Communication Minister Faith Muthambi Read more >>

Cyber-attacks caused e-toll billing problems claims Peters

Linda Ensor

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has accused "some media houses" and other unknown people of conducting deliberate cyber-attacks on the website of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) which is responsible for the hugely unpopular electronic tolls in Gauteng. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Dove's latest advertising campaign calls on SA women to participate
    [Habari #Tuongee2014] The creative adult is the child who survived - Ilse van den Berg
    New CSI initiative empowers young women in marketing sector - Danette Breitenbach

    Medical
      HIV testing from PinkDrive and New Start in August
      International Aids Conference to feature African pop-up clinic solution

      Retail
        CT Fashion Week promotes SMME designers
        Woolworths takeover bid for Country Road now unconditional
        Samsung to build R220m TV factory in Durban

        Government
          Committee to visit land claims' centres

          Mining
            Dti gears up for minerals beneficiation plan
            Chamber of Mines responds to DMR Budget Vote speech
            Mossel Bay deep-water well launched

            CSI
              Community Chest urges Capetonians to open their hearts
              Ford collects pet food for animal charities
              Celebrate Women's Month with Eskom's charity fundraiser

              Finance
                Spur sells food worth R5.5bn in a year
                Fitch awards AAA rating for Mutual & Federal
                MasterCard now accepted in The Gambia

                Agriculture
                  [Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 3 - Partnerships are key - Rudi Massyn
                  A shift towards more sustainable choices

                  Building
                    Reliance Compost uses Rubble Master for building rubble
                    Tongaat Mall plans not approved
                    Winners of Corobrik-SA Institute of Architects Awards soon announced

                    GreenBiz
                      Global demand for solar technology continues to increase
                      Top Green Organisation Awards open for entries
                      Pearl Valley launches land rehabilitation programme

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Unilever is Best Graduate Employer in the FMCG sector again
                        Should you join the rat race or go solo?
                        Taj Cape Town's HR department shines

                        Legal
                          Police Act placed under review
                          Parties to a statutory merger must consider tax consequences - Justine Krige
                          Regulations do not permit consumers to get away with not paying their debts - Nicola Sulter and Todd Julyan

                          Manufacturing
                            Clover-Bowler deal 'makes sense' say analysts - Nick Hedley

                            Property
                              Discovery builds most expensive offices in SA - Alistair Anderson
                              Porsche buys Kyalami for R205m
                              Pick neighbourhood before buying a house - Gaongalelwe Moatshe

                              Education
                                DoE introduces Nike programme into school's curriculum

                                Tourism
                                  Cape Legends Inter Hotel Challenge Awards
                                  New Executive Chef at Café Caprice
                                  Lessons for Brazil on sustaining tourism growth post-World Cup

                                  ICT
                                    Deloitte SA slashes mobile costs
                                    Mobile billing goes nuts, but consumers can fight back - Rob Lith

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Holi Festival of Colours comes to Joburg
                                      Ticket sales imminent for Up the Creek 2015
                                      The Lumineers to make SA debut

                                      Automotive
                                        Combined Motor Holdings announces major restructional changes
                                        Ford launches Innovate Mobility Challenge
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