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Cathay Pacific goes daily with Jhb-Hong Kong route
Cathay Pacific will offer its award-winning new Business Class product to its South African customers when the Boeing 777ER starts flying daily between Johannesburg and Hong Kong from 2 September 2014. read more>>



Aviation
Acsa eyes more Brazilian concessions
Airports Company SA (Acsa) says Brazil, which is under competitive pressure after its economy contracted in the second quarter, wants to sign more concession contracts for infrastructure projects. read more>>
fastjet launches Tanzania-Uganda route
fastjet, the low-cost pan-African airline, has announced that it will be launching flights between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Entebbe, Uganda. read more>>
flydubai adds three new routes in East Africa
Dubai-based flydubai recently announced the addition of three new East African routes, bringing the total number of destinations in the carrier's network to 80. read more>>
fastjet aims to launch airline base in Kenya
fastjet Kenya, which complies with local airline ownership rules, is part of fastjet's goal of launching a base in Kenya. read more>>
Transport
Tolls will keep SA's roads servicable says Cesa

Philani Nombembe

Engineers have urged Gauteng motorists to pay e-tolls or face the danger of road infrastructure going the way of Eskom - deteriorating to the point that billions of rands are needed to rebuild it. read more>>
Jo'burg, Tshwane voice concerns over e-tolls
Johannesburg and Tshwane have told the R10m advisory panel charged with assessing the effect of e-tolling in Gauteng of their concerns at the socioeconomic consequences of the system's implementation on their residents. read more>>
International
Malaysia Airlines to cut staff and routes
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Malaysia Airlines will slash thousands of staff, trim routes, replace its chief executive and consider strategic stake sales to outside investors as part of plans to save it from bankruptcy after two devastating disasters. read more>>
More International
Government
Workshop to help SADC countries improve food production
The governments of South Africa and New Zealand will join forces to share their expertise on food safety systems for export with their counterparts in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). read more>>
Gauteng's e-tolls consultation gets underway
The Gauteng Advisory Panel on the Socio-economic Impact of E-tolls will kick off its month-long consultation process on Wednesday (27 August), starting with organised labour representatives. read more>>
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New events to diarise
Women in Transport Forum
Mercatique Consulting - 16 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

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Marketing & Media
    The blurred lines between online marketing and advertising - Kamogelo Modise
    The future of TV and advertising and why we should be excited - Adelaide Potgieter

    Medical
      Regular screenings provide early warnings - Andrew Edwards
      Intellectual disability should not mean physical inactivity
      Hay fever season could peak following wet winter - Mariska van Aswegen

      Retail
        Evolution of point-of-sale systems
        Pick n Pay opens new price matching front - Zeenat Moorad
        Update on CPA at Consumer Complaints Management conference
        Massmart takes knock from Game - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Government says it will protect textile sector
          Public servants must 'serve' the public
          AG to probe corruption in Westonaria
          Government seeks to transform economy

          Mining
            Rotary lobe compressor showcased at Electra Mining expo
            MD calls for removal of barriers to entry into engineering for women

            CSI
              TEAMtalk media provides opportunities in sports journalism
              Cathay Pacific and Trees for All plant trees to uplift SA communities
              Kumba invests R10.5m in solar-powered internet school initiative

              Finance
                Ascension surpasses its own growth targets - Nick Hedley
                No retrenchment of Ellerines workers yet
                Insurance schemes hurt medical aids

                Agriculture
                  SU and ETH Zurich sign food security research agreement
                  Dedicated beneficiaries reap what they sow
                  Chevron announces tractor restoration competition winners

                  Building
                    Africa Engineering Week aims to change lives
                    Brick manufacturer invests in Pilot crusher

                    GreenBiz
                      Environmental and infrastructural projects handed over
                      Amendments to Environmental Act to take effect
                      Nedbank unveils fourth Green Building

                      HR & Recruitment
                        CNN launches Smart Business
                        New app aims to simplify the absenteeism reporting process
                        Taking the pain out of conducting criminal checks

                        Legal
                          Sexual harassment vs inappropriate comment - Olivia Eleanor Timothy and Zaryl Bhero
                          Agreements between Competition Commission, regulators concluded - Leana Engelbrecht

                          Manufacturing
                            GPI, Tellumat enter into joint manufacturing venture
                            July PPI drops marginally to 8%
                            Intellectual property leakage a major threat for manufacturers, report finds

                            Property
                              The risk of renting out one property - Martin Goodman
                              Has social media changed the face of real estate?
                              Expert tips on managing your rental property - Davis Miller
                              RICS releases sub-Saharan African property market report

                              Education
                                BYM summit to bring Africa's 100 brightest young minds together
                                AAT(SA) uplifts accounting standards

                                Tourism
                                  Get ready for Bombay Brasserie's Chilli Festival
                                  SA pumps R100m into tourism industry - Nosihle Shelembe
                                  Tips for a safe and stress-free visit to Mozambique

                                  ICT
                                    Data cannot work in isolation of analytics
                                    CIOs need to embrace digital ethics

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge winners announced
                                      Taste of Africa to feature at the Soweto Wine & Lifestyle Festival
                                      Win a trip to Dubai with Vida e Caffè

                                      Automotive
                                        All-new Mustang rolls off production line
                                        Western Cape used vehicles cheapest in SA
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