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Facebook tracks mortar pounding of Damascus
DAMASCUS, SYRIA: Residents of Syria's capital have set up a Facebook page to track near-daily mortar rounds fired by rebels fighting to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad. read more>>
Administration
Montana condemns vandalism of Newclare Station
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) boss, Lucky Montana, has condemned the vandalism of Newclare station, near Westbury in Johannesburg. read more>>
Growing investment interest in SA
South Africa's Ambassador to Italy, Nomatemba Tambo, says local businesses are benefiting from bilateral trade agreements between the two countries. read more>>
Ke nako! Shifting to a green economy

Sindy Peters

Ke nako (It's time) was the buzz phrase top of mind during the months preceding the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In 2014 this phrase once again rings true, but for a new zeitgeist: it's time for business to get on the green wave. read more>>
ANC Gauteng wants to dump e-tolls
The Gauteng ANC has rejected e-tolling "in its current form", instead endorsing a fuel levy to pay for improvements to the province's highways. read more>>
Military Veterans to get 5,000 new houses
The Department of Human Settlements says it will built more than 5,000 houses for military veterans in the next three years to cater for those former soldiers who need housing. read more>>
North West bracing itself for more protests
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in the North West has established a Joint Operation Centre to deal with any threats and anarchy that might arise in Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality. read more>>
Opinions divided over state-sponsored pensions

Evan Pickworth

South Africans without a pension or provident fund surprised industry analysts when two thirds said they liked the idea of being auto-enrolled into a pension fund. read more>>
South Africans using technology to improve road safety
South Africa is one of the leading countries that is increasingly using technology to improve road safely, claims vehicle tracking company Tracker. read more>>
Kruger National Park to sell some of its white rhinos
The sale of a limited number of white rhino from the Kruger National Park (KNP) has begun as part of the South African National Parks (SANParks) implementation of a comprehensive rhino management strategy. read more>>
Italian businesses seek SA opportunities
Italian business leaders are in South Africa to explore investment opportunities in the energy, manufacturing and agricultural sectors. read more>>
Government to promote access to economic opportunities
PRETORIA: Government will promote access to economic opportunities to address poverty, inequality and unemployment, says Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu. read more>>
Decisions being made on nuclear procurement
The Department of Energy says government will decide on which procurement method will be used to buy 9,600MW of nuclear power from Russia. read more>>
Minimum wages to be set for gardening service workers
The Department of Labour is conducting countrywide public hearings on the garden and landscaping services to determine minimum wages for the sector. read more>>
R100m Gold Loan Scheme for SA jewellers
Emerging gold jewellery manufacturers have been given a boost with the launch by Minister of Trade and Industry's Rob Davies of the state's R100m Gold Loan Scheme. read more>>
Pressing financial problems for SA Express, SAA

Linda Ensor

State-owned airline South African Express Airways is in an "extremely difficult financial position" and requires government financial assistance to prepare its 2013/14 annual financial statements Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown told Parliament. read more>>
Productivity still not where it needs to be
South Africa's productivity levels show a mixed bag of performances in various key industrial sectors of the economy based on statistics released by Productivity SA. read more>>
Owls may help to manage rat infestation in Jo'burg
The City of Johannesburg plans to use barn owls to help curb rodent infestation in townships says the City's Member of Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development, Councillor Nonceba Molwele says. read more>>
Working-for-Water creates 181,000 jobs says Molewa
At least 181,000 full time jobs have been created through the Working-for-Water Programme claims Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa. read more>>
Water supplies restored in Jo'burg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane
Most Gauteng water supplies are apparently back to normal in Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane says Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane. read more>>
Law Enforcement
Northern Cape road block stops faulty cars

More Matshediso

Three foreign nationals were arrested for not having proper documentation during a multi-disciplinary roadblock led by women involved in law enforcement in the Northern Cape. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Unilever launches Dove Self Esteem Project to boost girls' self-worth
    OOH: the valuable real estate of the future - Danette Breitenbach
    Millennials? What millennials? Target the correct age demographic on social media - Leigh Andrews

    Medical
      Opportunities for interventional cardiac devices in emerging countries
      Professor Stephen Colagiuri to chair WISH Diabetes Forum

      Retail
        Pick n Pay shares rally on trading statement - Zeenat Moorad
        Unilever tops Top Employer Awards
        Trade partnerships within African continent vital for growth - Charles Brewer

        Mining
          Anglo American, DBSA and ICF unite to boost municipal service delivery
          Cutting-edge technology at the Katanga Mining Week

          CSI
            Gert-Johan Coetzee bursary worth R168,000 up for grabs
            Movember: changing the face of men's health
            Entries for the Wings for Life World Run 2015 now open

            Finance
              Ascendis concludes R1bn debt refinance package
              High prices hurt Clover's market share

              Agriculture
                SACAU gathers leaders to discuss the future of agriculture

                Building
                  Growing interest in construction expos
                  Zimbali Suites a milestone IFA's portfolio

                  GreenBiz
                    SANParks ready to start with rhino relocation
                    Suppliers benefit from Woolworths partnership deal
                    Africa's largest thin film solar farm completed

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Gumtree partners with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
                      [BizCareers] What to do when you aren't equipped for the job - Juliette Attwell
                      Surviving the new workforce order - Rachel Timmins

                      Legal
                        Immigration regulations need to be restructured
                        Draft Code on Equal Pay published for comment
                        Baker & McKenzie tops 2014 Acritas Index

                        Manufacturing
                          Cape Town man builds DIY bush plane

                          Property
                            Department of Public Works undergoes fraud investigation
                            Affordable housing developments face challenges

                            Education
                              Samsung partners with DoE, EC to improve educational outcomes
                              SU awarded country's first research chair in science comms
                              Fuel offers e-learning solution to outdated methods of teaching

                              Tourism
                                Air France and kulula announce partnership
                                Umi Restaurant opens whisky bar
                                Think differently, think lean - Gaby Gramm

                                ICT
                                  Check Point's 100% catch rate in benchmark test
                                  Wi-Fi eases transition to high data consumption - Michael Fletcher

                                  Logistics
                                    Protestors vandalise Newclare station

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Q&A with Chris Viljoen of Spree
                                      Cape Town City Ballet's Spring & Fall exceeds expectations - Debbie Hathway

                                      Automotive
                                        New car sales pick up speed - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                        Honda to unveil 2015 F1 power unit
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