Basic Education Minister "It's not my fault" Angie Motshekga has praised
Limpopo principals and curriculum advisors for their dedication in the face of what can only be described as a shambles - namely the textbook debacle in Limpopo. Pity she cannot say the same about some of the officials in that province.
On a good note, however,
Avusa's matric Q&A supplement is out now - in last Sunday's
Sunday Times and tomorrow's
Sowetan.
On the manufacturing front, Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Rob Davies says that the best way for Africa to forge ahead and develop is by industrialising. Davies reckons it's
the key to spur African growth. Still in the area of manufacturing, Volkswagen's
engine plant is firing on all cylinders after an order for 12 000 engines came in from China.
Government, meanwhile, has kindly explained the ins and outs of the "blue light brigade", and how
traffic fines relate to state vehicles. So nice to know.
Lastly, Bizcommunity's very own muscle-man in an anorak, Henrie "I am a rock" Geyser gets to grips with the VW Amarok and reckons it's smoother, and it
flexes more muscle.
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Business and Arts South Africa recently upped its African focus through a seminar convened by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ). Held at the Oliver Mtukudzi-created Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton. The focus of the seminar was trends around sponsorship in arts and culture. 
Since its launch in 2001, Bizcommunity has always seen the benefit for our readers of having industry jobs available on the site, as well as the benefit to companies looking for applicants and recruiters and recruitment agencies having a targeted audience pool to search for good quality applicants and CVs. 
If the storm over 
Sony Pictures has picked up the distribution rights in English-speaking territories for the South African animated feature Zambezia. Sony will release the film, produced by Triggerfish Animation Studios, in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia amongst others, under the title Adventures in Zambezia. 
The Durban FilmMart 2012, which took place from 20-23 July 2012 at the Blue Waters Hotel in Durban, has announced the festival winners, who were selected by official sponsors of the awards. 
NEW YORK, US: 
SINGAPORE: Spikes Asia, the regional creative advertising and communications festival for Asia Pacific, taking place 16-18 September in Singapore, has announced the Film, Print, Outdoor and Radio Jury - the first of 10 juries that will vote on this year's entries. 
