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Tshwane's deal with DBSA for R1.6bn loan
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the City of Tshwane have signed a R1.6 billion long-term loan facility to support the City's capital expenditure programme. Read more >>


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Administration
Zuma has to spell out government priorities - in detail
Many South Africans' eyes will be on Jacob Zuma this evening as he delivers his first State of the Nation Address in the new Parliament. Read more >>

Youth must be the at centre of economic transformation
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa's youth must be placed at the centre of economic transformation, which is the focus of the new term of government. Read more >>

Gauteng keeps selling booze on Sundays
Liquor traders will be relieved that the new Gauteng Liquor Act, which replaces the Liquor Act No2 of 2003, will continue to allow trading on Sundays but the new law will tighten requirements for the granting of licences and will compel traders to sell food if their patrons drink on the premises. Read more >>

Drop in Evraz Highveld's share price hurts RMB

Mark Allix

Evraz Highveld Steel & Vanadium's share price has gone from nearly R190 in 2008 to about R6 now and one of the most affected shareholders is Rand Merchant Bank, which has a 7.4% stake, in the company according to ShareData Online. Read more >>

Hoffmann re-elected to international tribunal
South Africa's Judge Albert Hoffmann has been re-elected to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). Read more >>

Denying education is child abuse

Lebohang Mhlongo

The Government Communication and Information System's (GCIS) Gauteng regional office visited the communities of Hekpoort and Smoke Down in Mogale City to provide them with information that may help curb child abuse in the areas. Read more >>

Satawu to march on SA's civil aviation authority
Contingency plans are in place for a march by members of the South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union (Satawu) to the offices of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa) Read more >>

Deal with striking platinum miners reached 'in principle'
Platinum producers have announced that an 'in principle' agreement has been reached in the five-month strike over wages. Read more >>

New protocol to help curb forced labour
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted a new legally binding Protocol designed to strengthen global efforts to eliminate forced labour. Read more >>

President assents Employment Services Act

Inez Moosa

The Employment Services Act, No. 4 of 2004, was assented to by the President on 3 April 2014. The Act repeals the Employment Services Provisions contained in the Skills Development Act, No. 97 of 1998. Read more >>

Transnet temporarily lifts Ngqura lockout
Transnet says it will suspend the lockout on all striking employees at its Ngqura Container Terminal after striking staff made a plea to come back to work. Read more >>

Motorists warned of road closures around Parliament
Temporary road closures will come into effect around the Parliamentary precinct in Cape Town on today to accommodate President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address. Read more >>

SA, US to share tax information
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene and US ambassador to South Africa Patrick Gaspard have signed an intergovernmental agreement to improve international tax compliance and to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. Read more >>

Law Enforcement
Bribery and corruption perceptions higher

Evan Pickworth

Perceptions of widespread bribery and corruption by business executives in SA has climbed from 67% in 2011/12 to 78% currently, raising concerns that executives are battling to manage the effect of crime on their businesses. Read more >>

Contingency plans in place ahead of Satawu march
Contingency plans are in place for this morning's march to the offices of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa), says the authority. Read more >>

R2K picket blocked: Goes to court
The Right2Know Campaign lodged an urgent court appeal yesterday after the Tshwane Metro and SAPS blocked it from picketing outside the Seriti Arms Procurement Commission. Read more >>


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    The importance of lead generation - Louise Robinson
    Joshua Behrens awarded bursary to The DAVE School in US
    Why advertising agencies lose clients - Chris Moerdyk

    Medical
      SA's high stress increases heartburn, acid reflux
      Philips launches live 3D image guidance tool for tumours

      Retail
        Retail 'therapy' not a good idea for debt-strapped consumers
        Three strategies for successful businesses - Jan de Beer
        Mall developments show no sign of a slowdown - Alistair Anderson

        Mining
          Miners arrested for gold theft

          CSI
            CSI as a brand, brand building in development - Danette Breitenbach
            Revolutionary approach to accounting benefits learners

            Finance
              Rockcastle seeks main board listing on JSE - Alistair Anderson
              Telkom's earnings up 35.1% to 388 cents - Samuel Mungadze
              Standard Bank accused of reckless lending - Franny Rabkin

              Agriculture
                Eliminating poverty through agriculture
                Low economic growth has a negative impact on food sector

                Building
                  Cape Town to host 21st Africa Oil Week
                  SAIA and Interbuild Africa partners to award bursaries
                  Sustainability the theme of MBSA 2014 Congress

                  GreenBiz
                    R2m waste project to benefit NW youth
                    Greenpop ready for third Trees for Zambia initiative

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Portfolio a valuable tool to boost personal brand
                      Unique leaders are born, exceptional leaders are made - Mark Orpen
                      Executive search sector not affected by recession rumours

                      Legal
                        ENSafrica consolidates position in Mauritius
                        Implications of increased tax-free threshold - Gavin Stansfield and Abdul Allie

                        Manufacturing
                          Manufacturing confidence remains subdued - Claire Bisseker

                          Property
                            Luxe estate living - the new thing in SA
                            E&V Potchefstroom builds first green home in the area: Part 1
                            Sandton offices standing empty - Joan Muller

                            Education
                              UCT PhD graduates increase by almost 50% year-on-year
                              SYSPRO honoured at Education Excellence Awards

                              Tourism
                                Indian industrialist acquires interest in SA wine industry
                                Take a virtual journey to Reunion Island
                                ACSA launches airport app

                                ICT
                                  World Cup travel tips, IT security in Brazil
                                  Delivering corporate value with data - Nick Wonfor
                                  Technology is levelling the playing fields

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    New surfski championships in Durban
                                    John Legend to tour SA
                                    A taste of Brazil at the Shimmy Beach Club

                                    Automotive
                                      Jaguar claws its way to the top - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                      KTM Motorcycles recalls two models
                                      Uber to take Capetonians for a cheaper ride
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