South Africa part of global Social@Ogilvy rollout

• Meet me at the 'ZMOT'
• Jet set with Joe Public
• 60 new research chairs to boost science, tech
• Despite uneasy co-existence, state and media are co-dependent
• South African to head up Radio Lions jury for Cannes
• RAMS: no significant change in radio listening

Brian Dames to deliver opening address at African Utility Week 2012

Eskom has confirmed that its CEO Brian Dames will deliver the opening address on the 22 May 2012 at the annual African Utility Week conference and exhibition, set to take place between 21-24 May at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event will once again gather together an estimated 5 000 power and utility experts from all over the world. 14 Feb 2012 14:43

• Competition watchdog probes DStv's dominance
• What young Africans think of love
• Maina Kariuki joins 8 Brand Kenya
• Endemol celebrates a decade of Big Brother in Africa
• Sentech loses high court battle
• Nigerian Islamists threaten attack on telecom firms

Townships not over shopped, wealthier Gauteng suburbs are

According to an accessibility study of large shopping centres in Gauteng done by AfricaScope, Maponya Mall is the closest to the largest number of people and within the shortest travelling time in Gauteng. 1.2 million people have access to the mall, within approximately five minutes travel time by road using a car or taxi. 14 Feb 2012 14:40

• Retail conference offers diversified perspectives
• New B2B online portal offers business services
• December retail trade growth seen at 6.7%
• Valentine's Day results in retail focus
• Shoppers going back to basics - Kalahari.com
• McDonald's praised for crate-free pork pledge

Cape business welcomes R1bn port tariff cut

[Paul Vecchiatto] The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the announcement in the state of the nation speech that port tariffs are to be reduced by about R1bn. 13 Feb 2012 12:21

• Significant gains in different economic sectors
• AgriSA to farmers: seek engagement, not confrontation
• Alternative agricultural practices reduce GHG emissions, bolster yields
• SONA in a nutshell
• AgriSA's 'confusion' over minimum wage calculation
• Novare announces recipient of agricultural studies bursary

Avon investigated on foreign bribery charges

WASHINGTON: US prosecutors investigating whether US executives at beauty products company Avon broke foreign-bribery laws have presented evidence in the probe to a grand jury, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday (13 February 2012). 14 Feb 2012 09:06

• Shining a new light on ageing
• New anti-aging treatments help turn back the clock
• Salon business expert launches salon forum
• Shining a new light on ageing
• Finger food may help babies avoid obesity - study
• A healthy diet for Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month

Rhino poaching: a R500,000 reward offered for information

Independent Online reports that Limpopo police are offering a R500,000 reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of rhino poachers or those planning to poach rhinos. Limpopo provincial commissioner Lt-Gen Simon Mpende said the police could not fight the battle alone and public assistance was needed. 13 Feb 2012 12:09

• Global Carbon Exchange partners CarbonSystems
• Rhino dies after anti-poaching chip operation
• Become a Trees for Zambia ambassador - Greenpop
• Govt plans R22bn 'green' investment to create 50,000 jobs
• NAMPAK Tissue partners with WastePlan to initiate home recycling project
• Bid to find solution to rhino poaching

World mourns Whitney

The Mail & Guardian says Whitney Houston, who was found dead in her bath at a Beverly Hills hotel room on Saturday, had had a brilliant career that saw her rise from a singer in a gospel church choir to become one of the best-selling female entertainers of all time. 13 Feb 2012 13:36

• Artists encouraged to enter for Lovell Gallery competition
• Support ASSITEJ Day to promote theatre amongst youth
• Ster-Kinekor launches Oscar Buzz comp
• Handspring Puppet Company presents GIPCA's first lecture for 2012
• Exciting 2012 season for Jhb Music Society
• Lakin Morgan nominated for BASA RMB internship programme

Auto sector welcomes port tariff cuts

The automotive sector has welcomed the reduction of the port tariffs and possible review of Eskom's tariff structure. 13 Feb 2012 11:37

• India auto sales climb 7.2% in January
• GM wants deeper cuts at Opel
• Nissan profits up 3.2% despite tough quarter
• Car components stolen from VW recovered
• Record results for Daimler's anniversary year

Magnificent Madikwe

• Serious talent at the Red Carpet Fashion Show
• My Week With Marilyn
• De Hoek Country Hotel gives its gourmet fare an added boost
• Ode to Up The Creek
• Bovim creates Queen At The Ballet

Zuma, business raise funds for trust

South Africa will not be able to realise its development goals as long the majority of its children are excluded from accessing tertiary education, President Jacob Zuma said on Friday. 14 Feb 2012 06:58

• Milpark Business School launches online platform for distance learners
• Learners at Engen Maths, Science schools excel in matric
• Mannya not moving
• Henley Business School celebrates 20 years in SA
• Business Connexion's Eco-Schools initiative enriches learner's lives

Too few doctors in training

[Nivashni Nair and Mhlaba Memela] The shortage of doctors is ham-stringing the health services but medical schools are turning away thousands of aspirant medical practitioners each year. 14 Feb 2012 14:47

• Understanding how early breast tumors become deadly
• Famous Harrys join host of celebrities to support Help Harry Help Others
• Smoke-free laws lead to less smoking at home
• New technique successfully dissolves blood clots in brain, lowers risk of brain damage after stroke
• Preventing bacteria from falling in with the wrong crowd could help stop gum disease

SA's blacks and whites have different views of science

In a Times Live opinion piece, writer and scholar Jonny Steinberg asks if science and technology mean different things to black and white South Africans. 13 Feb 2012 12:15

• Apple to debut 'iPad 3' in March
• ADAPT IT software making inroads into Africa
• Drug delivery gets sophisticated
• Hi-tech solution to fix roads
• South African plant scientist reaps top award

Transnet wants 40% share of transport market

Transnet Freight Rail TFR) wants to increase its market share of the logistics' chain from 10% to more than 40% and Business Report says that it is hoping to achieve this within the next seven years. 14 Feb 2012 13:53

• TNPA,UAL deal may be on again
• Zuma announces Transnet's R300bn expansion plan
• ARB Holdings interim HEPS up 4% to 15.69c

Roshene Singh named an Internationalist

South African Tourism's chief marketing officer, Roshene Singh, is now an Internationalist - and has joined very exclusive group that shows outstanding thinking in global brand communications. 9 Feb 2012 12:17

• Peace through Tourism appoints Sibeko
• Social Media & Tourism Forum aims to boost SA's tourism industry
• Govt promotes township tourism

Presidency clarifies comments on ConCourt

The Presidency has moved to clarify the comments made by President Jacob Zuma in the media, regarding the review of the Constitutional Court. 14 Feb 2012 08:37

• The media 'should complement state, not become its lap dog'
• SADC backs Dlamini Zuma's quest for AU chairmanship
• Confusion over SA, Swiss drugs deal

AgriMarine exports Pacific salmon eggs to China

VANCOUVER: AgriMarine Holdings, a leader in floating solid-wall containment technology and production for sustainable aquaculture, is has announced that it has exported 1.5 million Pacific salmon ova to its 100% owned hatchery in Benxi, China. 10 Feb 2012 07:55

• Odyssey, Maritime Heritage Foundation sign agreement for HMS Victory shipwreck
• SA January bulk exports surge by 28.1% y/y to 13.5 Mt
• Somalia piracy cost approached USD7bn in 2011

Madiba to appear on new notes

Former President Nelson Mandela will become the first person to appear on the country's banknotes since the dawn of democracy, Jacob Zuma has announced. 13 Feb 2012 11:43

• RMB, best SA private banking service provider - Euromoney survey
• State has the money to fund infrastructure - Gordhan
• Easing of exchange control regulations, welcomed

Icasa asked to clarify terminology in draft law

[Thabiso Mochiko] Telecoms companies have asked the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) for a clearer definition of "underserviced area" at hearings on new draft regulations. 13 Feb 2012 11:30

• SA ICT skills development gets private sector boost
• Jasco restructures as LeBlanc becomes an investor and shareholder
• Sentiment analysis provides understanding of info on social media

Zuma, labour meet in Pretoria

Unions have a role to play in helping South Africans navigate through the tough economic times and at the same time government should give them the space to do so, says President Jacob Zuma. 14 Feb 2012 07:48

• Re-hired Implats workers won't get benefits
• 2012 salaries for the retail and manufacturing industries
• Specialist agency vital to find quality staff

Design - all about ingenuity

[Anthony Manas] Within the world of interior design, the challenge lies to strike a delicate balance between the forces of form and functionality - and when you add money to the mix, it's made even more complex. 10 Feb 2012 12:18

• Business confidence falls in January
• dti moots small business census
• Dig this! Excavator dumped on Barberton farm

Deutsche Bank Urban Age Award closes soon

Entries for the R750 000 Deutsche Bank Urban Age Award (DBUAA), which is open to Cape Town-based projects that benefit communities and local residents by improving their surrounding urban environments, close at 4pm on Friday 24 February 2012. 9 Feb 2012 13:43

• Foschini enlists to save the rhino
• Cell C donates ten computers to new primary school

R1.6bn for SA-Swiss pharmaceuticals project

Engineering News reports that Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor announced that South Africa will set up a R1.6-billion plant to manufacture active pharmaceutical ingredients (AIPs) for antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) in a joint venture with Swiss group Lonza. 13 Feb 2012 12:06

• Manufacturing increases could aid South Africa
• SA's Dulux is making significant inroads into Africa

National Lotteries Board settles in Molteno Institute lawsuit

The National Lotteries Board has responded to proceedings instituted by NGO Molteno Language and Literacy Institute, by reinstating a grant of R20.4 million that it had previously withdrawn. 13 Feb 2012 12:18

• Smit Amandla challenges R800m contract award in court
• Interventions in provinces to continue

Dept terminates security company contract

PRETORIA: The North West Department of Health has terminated the contract of a company which provides security services at a number of health facilities within the Ramotshene Moiloa sub-district. 9 Feb 2012 10:04

• Mango takes flight against crime

Mining - nationalisation uncertainty hampering growth

[Warrick Robertson] The end of 2011 had mining output decline for the fifth consecutive month; however results for the fourth quarter of 2011 showed an improvement over the previous quarter. Only four of the 12 mining sectors posted positive growth rates. 9 Feb 2012 12:18

• Workers fired but can be rehired

Samuel Seeff to speak at SALA Wealth Summit - SALA

Samuel Seeff, Chairman of Seeff Property Serrvices, will be speaking at the upcoming SALA Wealth Summit on "Wealth in Assets: High net worth areas by purchase and rental dynamics". The summit will be hosted at the Sandton Sun on 7-8 March. 14 Feb 2012 12:07

SASCOC congratulates Pistorius

South Africa's Olympic governing body president, Gideon Sam, has congratulated 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius for scooping the 2012 Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award. 9 Feb 2012 10:06

Textile industry 'optimistic' despite looming job cuts

Despite Seardel's proposed move to retrench about 1500 staff, the future of the clothing industry remained one of optimism and sustainable growth, Apparel Manufacturers of SA director Johann Baard said this week. 9 Feb 2012 12:31