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Capespan buys stake in clearing specialist
[Marc Hasenfuss] Zeder-controlled fruit farming and marketing company Capespan has bulked up its logistics arm by snapping up a 75% stake in forwarding and clearing specialist Aspen International, it was announced at the weekend. read more>>



Aviation
Record profits for Mango
Mango has announced record profits for the year ending 31 March 2014, with a nett profit of R40 million and a before-tax profit of R56.1 million. read more>>
Madagascar added to Air Seychelles' growing network
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, recently announced the launch of direct flights to Antananarivo, Madagascar, commencing 3 December 2014 - subject to government approvals. read more>>
Distribution
Access to integrated information is critical for logistics processes

Michael Frans

Cargo transport in South Africa is an industry faced with a number of challenges. Companies in this sector have one overriding objective - move their cargo as fast as possible to where it is required. read more>>
Transport
Tolls take toll on car dealerships
Car dealerships in Gauteng have been forced to fork out up to R200m more to administer the costs of the province's new e-tolling system. read more>>
Innovation Group releases report on fleet management in 2015 and beyond
The Innovation Group has released The Future Now report on fleet management in 2015 and beyond, which points to a future for fleet management that... read more>>
International
Rakuten buys shopping site Ebates for $1bn
TOKYO, JAPAN: Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten will buy US online shopping operator Ebates for $1.0bn as it taps overseas markets to counter a limited home market. read more>>
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Government
Gauteng residents able to speak out over e-tolls
Gauteng residents will today, 11 September, get a chance to air their views on how e-tolls affect them, during representations to the Gauteng Advisory Panel on the socio-economic impact of e-tolls. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    The new ingredient to the marketing mix is also its most important - Elodie Burls
    The meme that took a bite out of Apple - Louise Marsland

    Medical
      Sitting is the new smoking - Lucy Le Roux
      'I am the voice of lymphoma' campaign for World Lymphoma Awareness Day

      Retail
        Watch Chef of the Year 2014 finals on YouTube
        Heineken turns down SABMiller takeover bid - Nick Hedley
        Janine Janse van Rensburg wins 'Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2014'

        Government
          Dti expecting good audit results, says minister
          Youth employment review now available
          400 schools in Gauteng now have proper sanitation

          Mining
            Beneficiation needs favourable environment
            IWC buys Vectus
            Acid mine drainage still an issue, says Set Point Laboratory

            CSI
              Night of 1000 Drawings raises R130k for Thomas Wildschutt Primary
              UNISA alleviates impact of academic conference on environment
              REDISA sponsors isiXhosa writing competition

              Finance
                Understanding cyber-criminals is key to prevent attacks - William Lawrence
                Confidence in public financial literacy very low
                Family-owned businesses struggle to find financing

                Agriculture
                  Livestock imports from Namibia no threat to SA - Annelie Coleman
                  Afgri partners with East African exchange - Nick Hedley
                  Kumba hands over R16m bioenergy and organic vegetable project

                  Building
                    Transformation of Sandton Twin Towers results in Green Star rating
                    Second tender awarded for NAA project
                    DBSA returns to profitability with historic disbursement record - Evan Pickworth

                    GreenBiz
                      Qmod launches educational platform in SA
                      Greenpoint Surfriders Foundation aims to promote conservation
                      Green entrepreneurship thrives in Africa

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] How to tell whether you've got the class bully as a boss - Juliette Attwell
                        Support from loved ones linked to entrepreneurial success
                        World Design Capital 2014 recognised projects

                        Legal
                          Proper planning important when buying a farm - Pierre le Roux
                          African countries are tightening up tax policies - Jeff Blackbeard and David White
                          Insured has a duty to mitigate property damages - Adam Civin and Alec Veitch

                          Manufacturing
                            SA July manufacturing production down 7.9% y/y
                            Mechanisation brings profits and jobs says Coka

                            Property
                              Pam Golding Properties to exhibit local and international residential properties
                              'Green-over' of The Towers underway
                              How rental insurance minimises your risk as a landlord

                              Education
                                The Times' Phendulani Literacy Quiz gets underway this week
                                Partners for Possibility takes education to new levels

                                Tourism
                                  Klink Awards launches, encourages consumers to vote
                                  Midlands Meander Guide, Midlands Meander Experience launched

                                  ICT
                                    Leasing IT equipment to cut costs
                                    Safeguarding against an Apple iCloud hack - Guillaume Lovet
                                    The changing role of malware detection technology

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Breaking the silence - Daphne Cooper
                                      Jeremy Loops to open for The Fray in Cape Town
                                      Gut-busting gags at Nando's Mass Hysteria - Sindy Peters

                                      Automotive
                                        Global carmakers say India must reform to attract industry
                                        ZF Friedrichshafen to buy US' TRW for $11.7bn
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