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SA hosts African airports conference
PRETORIA: Government has a well-defined strategy to drive regional co-operation across the African continent, says Deputy Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga. read more>>



Aviation
SAA's warning over bogus websites
South African Airlines (SAA) has warned the public about fraudulent websites that reportedly have information on the Cadet Pilot Development Programme. Applications for positions are now closed. read more>>
BA brings Flying with Confidence course to SA
Imagine being prepared to sacrifice R18,000 in charges just to avoid flying, missing out on business opportunities because you can't bring yourself to board a plane or jetting off on holiday and being so scared of flying home that you try to re-book by train. read more>>
Partnership between Emirates and TAAG Linhas Aéreas De Angola announced
Emirates and the Republic of Angola, in its capacity as the majority shareholder of TAAG Linhas Aéreas De Angola, announced the signing of a Management Concession Agreement by which Emirates will take a role in the management of TAAG. read more>>
Shipping
Ocean economy plans to be released this week
President Jacob Zuma will release the results of work done to explore the potential of the country's ocean economy at the first Operation Phakisa open day in Durban this week. read more>>
Transport
Super Group buys UK motor dealer Allen Ford for R606m
Fleet management company Super Group says it has bought the UK's second-largest Ford motor dealer‚ Allen Ford‚ for R606m. read more>>
Government
SADC observers will monitor Botswana elections

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More than 70 observers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) will assess the October 24 general elections in Botswana, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. read more>>
Prasa flouted its own rules says A-G
The Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa), which is spending R51bn to revitalise its commuter rail unit, contravened its supply-chain management policy in a R3.5bn deal to procure locomotives, the Auditor-General said in the agency's annual report. read more>>
Ebola: West Africa needs more help

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          Finance
            Appointment of new Reserve Bank head welcomed
            Regulations on tax free savings accounts soon expected - David Warneke
            Dividends important for superior long-term investment results - Rynel Moodley

            Agriculture
              Wool prices higher as shortage rises
              Sea Harvest launches new R125m trawler

              Building
                Guidance note on BIM released

                GreenBiz
                  Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure
                  Six arrests made in Kruger National Park
                  Blue Flag status awarded to a record 82 sites

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Resigning without a new job is not always a bad idea - Niteske Marshall
                    Shell, Raizcorp launch revised LiveWire programme
                    Creating a work environment that improves wellbeing

                    Legal
                      Lawyer returns from China-Africa exchange programme
                      Private healthcare stakeholders to make submissions - Neil Kirby
                      Shuttleworth judgment requires more detailed analysis - Ashlin Perumall and Shmuel Moch

                      Manufacturing
                        Ellies shares fall 20% to R1.13 - Fifi Peters
                        Mining, manufacturing remain marooned - Claire Bisseker

                        Property
                          'Copy and paste' won't work in African retail landscape
                          Growthpoint's talks with Acucap at advanced stage - Alistair Anderson
                          Redefine offers learnership programme for listed property sector

                          Education
                            EduPlant announces competition winners
                            UCT's Medical School is best in Africa
                            How to choose an essay writing service - Charles Mburugu

                            Tourism
                              Hotel Verde goes global
                              Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands launched
                              Redefining travel agents' valuable role in 21st century

                              ICT
                                A new marketing era? - Jessie Rudd
                                Oracle addresses IT skills shortage in Africa
                                Always-on enterprise class storage is key - Kalvin Subbadu

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Shimmy Beach Club announces new Summer Season menu
                                  2014/2015 Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert line-up
                                  [Babylonstoren] A new kind of country getaway - Jessica Taylor

                                  Automotive
                                    Kia Optima Hybrid wins four Plus X awards
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