2 Jul 2013

Government

First and foremost, have fun

Work on work that is meaningful. Cape Town's Black River Office Park is taking sustainable development to a whole new level. They're in the process of installing the largest solar PV system in Southern Africa. Two green thumbs up to you lot!

Take risks. There's a new SA radio station lurking on the interwebs, and it goes by the name of EuroTrashMusic - not your cup of tea? Don't be put off by the name - it's more a reference to a type of music rather than the location of the music, explains the station's founder Craig Steyn. Ruth Cooper finds out who they are, what they do, and why they do it in, EuroTrashMusic and the future of online radio.

Surround yourself with people who are cleverer than you. Education NPO SABSA will soon host the 8th Business School Expo in Joburg, open to anyone interested in finding out more about executive education. Attendance is free if you register online, otherwise pay R100 at the door on the day. Bit of a no-brainer, right?!

And finally, have fun! Number one on the list, and my favourite tip from Tara Turkington who shares her ten tips to building a great team - four of which have been mentioned above.

Go forth and lead by example!

Sindy Peters, Group Head: Content

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Government
GoPro reader competition deadline extended until 15 July!
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Insurance
MMI merger settled, growth the challenge
There is little doubt that the merger in December 2010 of Momentum and Metropolitan to form MMI will be the last large life assurance merger in SA. Read more >>


Administration
Start filing tax returns says SARS
The 2013 tax season for submission of tax returns has officially opened‚ the SA Revenue Service (SARS) said on Monday (1 July). Read more >>

Cosatu drive-slow hits Pretoria
The Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) will resume its campaign against e-tolling on Tuesday (2 July), with a drive-slow in Pretoria. Read more >>

Obama salutes Madiba
US President Barack Obama used the official dinner hosted in his honour on Saturday to make a moving toast to former President Nelson Mandela. Read more >>

Zuma hails Obama's visit to SA
President Jacob Zuma says US President Barack Obama's visit to the country will go down in history as a turning point in relations between the United States and South Africa. Read more >>

Mandela continues to unite SA - Tutu
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says former President Nelson Mandela is continuing to unite the nation of South Africa, in spite of being in hospital. Read more >>

Media...Vultures?
[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: Makaziwe Mandela had a go at the media recently, calling them 'vultures', so Zakes Nakedi, writing in BD Live, has tried to put a little perspective on the issue. (Video) Read more >>

Comments on healthcare funding probe
The Competition Commission has received submissions from a range of groups on the draft terms of reference for its proposed market inquiry into the private healthcare sector. Read more >>

Madiba's condition improves
Former President Nelson Mandela's condition has stabilised, although he still remains critical, according to a statement issued by the Presidency yesterday afternoon. "He remains critical but is now stable," said the Presidency. Read more >>

Community input necessary to alleviate mining strife - Bench Marks Foundation
Mining sector discussions should include communities and take cognisance of their legitimate concerns, otherwise these concerns will continue to fester and grow into further conflict and strife. Read more >>

Africa growth - SA will lobby Obama
President Jacob Zuma and his Cabinet will use US President Barack Obama's visit to the country to lobby for the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Wednesday (26 June). Read more >>

Life assurance changes expected soon
[Linda Ensor] The Treasury's long-awaited proposals on how charges for life assurance products could be reduced is due to be released in the next few weeks. Read more >>

Nxesi shares his woes with property sector
In the first meeting of its kind since the dawn of democracy, the Department of Public Works and property owners gathered for breakfast at the Park Hyatt in Johannesburg to discuss issues of mutual interest. Read more >>

15th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change: outcomes
The 15th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change was held in Cape Town, South Africa, late last week. The outcomes from the meeting were released in a joint statement on Friday, 28 June 2013. Particular emphasis was placed on the role of developed countries in taking the lead in tackling climate change. Read more >>

SA government proposes Butlins-style low-cost holiday resorts
[Michael Bromley] The South African Department of Tourism has announced its intention to unlock underused government-owned properties and partner with the private sector to develop low-cost holiday resorts in South Africa, similar to the Butlins resorts concept initiated some years ago in the United Kingdom. Read more >>

Madiba's condition remains unchanged
Former President Nelson Mandela's condition remains unchanged, the Presidency said late yesterday. Read more >>

KZN's 'jackpot' of R403m in gambling taxes
[Nivashni Nair] THE KwaZulu-Natal government has hit a jackpot of more than R403m in gambling taxes. Read more >>


Higher Education
SA engineers say engineering degree provides insufficient training - PPS
A new survey conducted by PPS, which assessed more than 700 South African engineers, has revealed that 43% feel that the training provided by the current engineering degree is insufficient. Read more >>


Law Enforcement
Penalties imposed on construction companies welcomed
The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has welcomed the announcement by the Competition Commission that a settlement has been reached following admission of guilt by 15 of the companies accused of collusion in the construction industry. Read more >>


International

EU to spend €960bn creating jobs
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: - European Union (EU) leaders met on Thursday (27 June) to find ways of delivering growth and jobs for Europe's 'lost generation' of young people as crisis-induced austerity and high unemployment test voters' trust in the union. Read more >>


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Government

dti undertakes investment mission to Ghana, Benin
Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe will undertake an Outward Selling and Investment Mission to Ghana, which kicks off today. Read more >>


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