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Programme aims to boost municipal service delivery
A capacity building programme to strengthen institutional capacity in the areas of personnel skills and administrative systems has been launched at eleven municipalities across five provinces in South Africa. read more>>



Government
Only private sector can create economic growth
Local economic development is failing in South Africa due to lack of sustainability. This is according to Dr Pierre Voges, CEO of the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA). read more>>
Administration
Mining fundamental for SA economy
Mining was one of the key industries in the South African economy with a total income of R408bn in 2012, says Statistician General Pali Lehohla. read more>>
Public Works has wasted R34,9bn
The Department of Public Works has uncovered R34.9bn in irregular expenditure dating back to 2001, Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi says. read more>>
Ekurhuleni asks residents to use 'other means' to view statements
Ekurhuleni council has asked its residents who are not receiving their printed municipal accounts because of the Post Office strike to use of other options to view their monthly statement. read more>>
Presidency asks everyone to assist Seriti Commission
The Presidency has advised anyone who has information that can assist the Seriti Commission of Inquiry to forward the information to assist the commission so that it can be interrogated. read more>>
State says it's made progress on improving service delivery countrywide
Good progress has been made in the provision of basic services over the first quarter of ANC's government's new term in office according to the Chairman of the Governance and Administration Cluster and Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba. read more>>
Disciplinary cases to be centralised on database
Government has established a central database of disciplinary cases in the public service in order to speed up the resolution of cases. read more>>
38% of Western Cape farm projects fail
An external evaluation has shown that the Western Cape saw 38% of its 246 agricultural land reform projects in the province failing and another 24% experiencing "challenges". read more>>
Hobie Beach fish farm spawns shark fears
A six-kilometre floating fish farm anchored off Port Elizabeth's popular Hobie Beach is set to go ahead despite an outcry that it will be a magnet for sharks and pose a massive threat to eco-tourism, marine life and investment in Nelson Mandela Bay. read more>>
Worsening climate change could affect the economy

Richard Munang and Jessica Andrews

The devastating effects of climate change are already being felt across the planet, including in Africa. The 2011 drought-induced famine in the Horn of Africa affected more than 10 million people and claimed 257,000 lives. read more>>
Illegal mining solutions sought to end R5.6bn in gold thefts
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) will close 45 open mine shafts in the coming financial year to prevent illegal mining and to protect communities who live near the derelict and abandoned mines in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. read more>>
Vandalism, theft caused water crisis in Jo'burg
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation says the continuing vandalism and theft of valves, copper and transformers has a direct bearing on water shortages in many municipalities across South Africa. read more>>
State asks private companies to donate to an Ebola fund
The Department of Health has appealed to the country's private sector to donate to the Ebola Response Fund to assist the countries affected by the virus. read more>>
Thomas Moyane is the new SARS Commissioner

Evan Pickworth

President Jacob Zuma's choice of Thomas Moyane as Commissioner of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) fills a gaping hole left after Oupa Magashula resigned in the aftermath of a scandal in July last year. read more>>
R18m payment to taxi operators in Port Elizabeth
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has paid taxi cooperative Laphumilanga R18m to get the stalled Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) working. read more>>
South Africans celebrate Heritage Day
South Africans from all racial groups came out in their numbers to attend the Heritage Day celebrations held at the James Motlatsi Stadium in Orkney, North West. read more>>
State will assist families identify remains of Lagos deaths
Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe, has assured South Africans that government will help families to repatriate mortal remains of those citizens, who died in Lagos. read more>>
New events to diarise
SEDA to hold the Annual Stakeholder Forum
SEDA Small Enterprise Development Agency - 26 Sep 2014 Durban

Legal Compliance Of The Total Tendering Process
Intelligence Transfer Centre - 2 Dec 2014 to 3 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Government Communication Conference
Intelligence Transfer Centre - 2 Oct 2014 to 3 Oct 2014 Gauteng

World Business Forum LIVE BROADCAST:JOHANNESBURG
Inard Training & Development - 7 Oct 2014 to 8 Oct 2014 JOHANNESBURG

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Marketing & Media
    Digify bootcamp ready for more applicants
    Celebrating winners of Loeries Adams & Adams Young Creatives Award
    When brands troll brands - Louise Marsland

    Medical
      Serendipity and Prof David Salant's odyssey to find a human autoantigen

      Retail
        Angry mall owners sue Pick n Pay in Mauritius contract row - Matthew Savides
        Influential use of colour in store design - Callie van der Merwe

        CSI
          FUEL donates iPads to Bright Start
          Ford announces establishment of wildlife foundation
          Coca-Cola and BT connect communities with free internet access

          Finance
            MasterCard appoints new division president for SA
            Metropolitan launches new mobile app
            Carbon offset mechanism can be aligned with carbon budgeting approach

            Building
              SA, Russia nuclear deal one of many energy-related agreements
              Breaking down silos
              Invitation to submit abstracts for DistribuTECH conference

              GreenBiz
                Solar electricity makes good financial sense
                Encouraging next generation to go green

                HR & Recruitment
                  Entrepreneurship and philanthropy - Zimkhitha Mqutheni
                  Win a trip to Silicon Valley
                  Fight brewing between Gordhan and PPC? - Nick Hedley

                  Legal
                    E-tolls 90% compliant with CPA - Chantelle Gladwin and Nikita Theodosiou
                    UDZ tax incentive extended for six years - Graeme Palmer
                    Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr hosts employment seminar

                    Manufacturing
                      Mega cities of the future require local electricity production - Sven Lindström
                      Strikes hurt metal output in SA - Mark Allix
                      Bowler Metcalf to merge bottling operations - Marc Hasenfuss

                      Property
                        Nedbank invests R1.3bn in Newtown Junction development
                        A checklist for selecting someone to manage your sectional title
                        Growthpoint partners with Cavaleros to develop 43ha site in Samrand

                        Education
                          Livity Africa calls for support of digital bootcamp
                          Color Accounting eliminates the vagueness of accounting language
                          COHS offers accredited US high school diplomas

                          Tourism
                            Skukuza Safari Lodge opens up for public participation
                            Luxury and refinement flood back to Franschhoek following water-damage revamp - Brian Berkman
                            Tourism growth creates spin-offs for property market

                            ICT
                              Enhancing digital content security in the age of information overload - Mark Hiller
                              Why the cloud makes so much sense in Africa - Oliver Potgieter
                              Hyper connectivity - Jessie Rudd

                              Logistics
                                Gauteng Transport Commission to improve transport service delivery
                                Aviation authorities sign agreement with DRC
                                Regulatory compliance remains the top supply chain pain point

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Fringe benefits - Eugene Yiga
                                  Bombay Bicycle Club to headline Synergy Live
                                  Earliest surviving English opera to play at the Fugard

                                  Automotive
                                    Joburg Motor Show a platform to engage with consumers
                                    Isuzu's Kempston Road truck plant upgraded
                                    Belaz trucks may boost ELB's earnings - Nick Hedley
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