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Digital TV chaos shows government lack of interest
[Anton Harber] A journalist has to take obscure matters and turn them into engaging and understandable stories, showing people why they should care about them. Sometimes it seems impossible. Read more >>


Administration
No need to panic over credit 'amnesty'

Amanda Visser

The grave danger with legislative changes is that they can have unintended consequences; at the very least they may be disruptive to commerce and cause confusion among consumers if the changes are not communicated well. Read more >>

Call centre a lifeline for women
The Department of Social Development has launched a 24-hour call centre to provide support and counselling to victims of gender-based violence. Read more >>

Government claims it 'welcomes' Public Protector's report
According to GCIS, quoting Justice Minister Jeff Radebe yesterday says Government 'has welcomed' the release of the Public Protector's final report into security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma's private residence in Nkandla. Read more >>

Tougher code of conduct for MPs on cards

Carol Paton

Members of Parliament will no longer be allowed to do business with the government and they will have to declare state contracts and tenders awarded to family members‚ in line with a tough new code of conduct set to come into force after the election. Read more >>

China wins lion's share of Transnet's train tender

Razina Munshi and Mark Allix

China's two largest rolling-stock manufacturers are the biggest winners of a R50bn deal to manufacturer more than 1,000 locomotives for Transnet‚ confirming South Africa's preference for doing business with members of the Brics alliance. Read more >>

Communities urged to stop illegal water connections

Siphiwe Nyathi

Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi has urged members of the public to stop any illegal connections and share water equally. Read more >>

Around SA in Madiba's footsteps
South Africans and visitors to the country can now explore South Africa using a Madiba-inspired tourist attraction map, which has just been launched by Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk. Read more >>

The great pothole problem

Phetane Rapetswane

Potholes are an indicator of poor maintenance and lack of technical skills - and are the tip of the iceberg of South Africa's infrastructure problems. Read more >>

Politics
Daily Maverick offers special Election Edition of The Gathering
Daily Maverick, in association with Nando's and media partner eNCA, will run a special Election Edition of The Gathering on Thursday 10 April 2014 at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, Johannesburg from 8am to 5pm. Read more >>


International

SA, Vietnam clamp down on wildlife poaching
PRETORIA: The South African Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, has met with her Vietnamese counterpart, Dr Bui Cach Tuyen, to thrash out ways to bolster cooperation in controlling illegal wildlife trade. Read more >>

Bouteflika website cyber attack as Algeria vote campaign opens
ALGIERS, ALGERIA: President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's website was inaccessible Sunday at the start of campaigning for Algeria's 17 April election as his camp reported a cyber attack. Read more >>


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    SA YouTube views increased in 2013 by over 90%
    Embracing social media monitoring - Jaco Pienaar

    Retail
      Risks to consider before launching online - Brendon Williamson
      Hotels show signs of recovery from slump - Alistair Anderson

      Mining
        Gold - What does 2014 have in store?
        Prime mining assets go on auction

        CSI
          New library unveiled in Mitchell's Plain
          Eastgate promotes education with donations
          Santam and UNICEF spotlight children's rights through art

          Finance
            SA banks' satisfaction score declines
            IMF report reveals vulnerability of SA economy
            Independent accounting practices vital to achieving the NDP's SME goals

            Agriculture
              Minister Molewa promotes blue economy
              Sierra Leone: nursing agriculture back to health - Kingsley Ighobor and Ernest Harsch
              New water pipe for Jerome Drive Reservoir

              Building
                N West looks to fast track funds to fix flood damage
                African tycoon draws Nigeria, France into 'cement war' in Senegal

                GreenBiz
                  Buffett Foundation supports rhino poaching combat
                  Honour the earth during Earth Hour

                  HR & Recruitment
                    [BizCareers] Career U-turn - Juliette Attwell
                    The birth of Invincible People - Alyn Adams
                    Companies prefer experienced leaders

                    Legal
                      Social media can destroy trust relationship
                      Revised B-BBEE Codes transitional period extended
                      Is this one way Oscar Pistorius will get off? - Sid Peimer

                      Manufacturing
                        Manufacturing confidence up 5 points says BER
                        Beverages business keeps Bowler Metcalf's earnings under pressure - Nick Hedley
                        Brazil Trade Mission to Africa 2014

                        Property
                          German property group planning to list on JSE - Joan Muller
                          Ask the right questions when buying a home
                          Professionals grab bulk of new property investment class

                          Education
                            Careers, bursaries in fresh produce sector showcased at Agri-Food Fair
                            Millions to benefit from collaboration between universities
                            Registration for International Maths Olympiad at an all-time record

                            Tourism
                              The Park Inn Sandton wins Gold Circle Award
                              SA Rugby Travel secures World Cup tickets
                              Youth travel growth in Cape Town

                              ICT
                                YouTube on crash course in SA
                                The personal cloud - taking digital storage to new heights - Anamika Budree
                                Business expectations of IT higher than ever before - Warren Olivier
                                Take the SAM opportunity to optimise data management - Gary Allemann

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Oink oink - I'd love some pork! - Nina Timm
                                  Zabalaza Festival award winners announced
                                  Assitej SA partners the Naledi Awards

                                  Automotive
                                    Motor trade sales up 2.4% y/y in January
                                    Imperial Auto partners with Headway Gauteng
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