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Grain silos converted into art museum
The V&A Waterfront's challenge to redevelop the Grain Silo Complex in Cape Town caught the imagination of internationally-acclaimed designer Thomas Heatherwick and his innovative team of architects. Read more >>


Building
Govt allocates housing grant for mining towns
Government has allocated R2.7bn towards a grant aimed at addressing housing for mineworkers in identified mining towns. Read more >>

Construction & Engineering
Abbeycon local winner of Gypsum Trophy competition
Abbeycon has been named overall Grand Prix winner of the Gypsum International Trophy competition for their work on the Cradlestone Mall project. Read more >>


Government

SA, China discuss peaceful use of nuclear energy
Energy Minister Ben Martins has held talks with Tan Rongyaoto, vice administrator of China's National Energy Commission, to seek ways for China to participate in South Africa's civil nuclear energy projects. Read more >>

Inroads made in Youth Employment Accord
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says progress has been made in the last nine months since the signing of the Youth Employment Accord. Read more >>


More Government news


Jobs offered

Sales Executive - Johannesburg
An exciting opportunity to sell space in B2B publications to the mining and construction sectors that circulate not only in South Africa but in other countries on the continent. Read more >>

Junior Interior Designer - Exhibitions - Johannesburg
Scan Display's Johannesburg office is looking for a newly-qualified/junior interior designer to join its design team. Read more >>

Experienced Interior Designer - Exhibitions - Johannesburg
Scan Display's Johannesburg office is looking for an interior designer with extensive experience in the exhibition industry to join its design team. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Integrated Project Control
Salvo Global - 26 Mar 2014 to 28 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

109th MBSA Congress - 2014
Master Builders South Africa - 21 Sep 2014 to 23 Sep 2014 Port Elizabeth


Upcoming events

Power & Electricity World Africa 2014
Terrapinn - 11 Mar 2014 to 12 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Organisational Wellbeing Workshop
Business Results Group - 12 Mar 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Celebrating World Design Capital Cape Town 2014
    The future of marketing metrics: Customer equity - Lisa Basson
    SABC launches TV licence campaign
    Four trends to shape the marketing and communications landscape in 2014 - Diane Charton

    Medical
      Self-healing through relaxation - Claudia Klein

      Retail
        Card swipes exceed cash, app uptake grows at FNB
        Local car manufacturers plan for possible strikes - David Furlonger
        Massmart expects better times ahead - Stafford Thomas

        Government
          Govt to address prisoner abuse claims with Moz authorities
          Gender bill approved by National Assembly - Linda Ensor

          Mining
            Conflicting rights to exploit natural resources - Jackwell Feris
            South Africa's demand for coal remains high

            CSI
              MySchool donates computers to West Ridge High
              First bursaries awarded by Regenesys and Microsoft 4Afrika
              Collect-a-Can supports National Library Week

              Finance
                New iTrade Fantasy League launched
                Investment in Africa a must to succeed
                Agreement aims to assist consumers

                Agriculture
                  New initiative enables Somali farmers to produce food assistance
                  FAO, EU help Zimbabwe's farmers expand productivity
                  Boeing, SAA and RSB partner to expand biofuel production

                  GreenBiz
                    Solar installation will light up Intaka Island
                    Generation Earth partners with Climate Reality Project
                    Increase in solar energy will contribute to green environment

                    HR & Recruitment
                      The value of vulnerability - Rowan Belchers
                      Employees move on, so plan ahead - Abram Molelemane
                      [BizCareers] What am I doing wrong? - Juliette Attwell
                      Generation gap poses challenges at workplace

                      Legal
                        SASLAW announces the launch of non-profit company
                        Immigration regulations will impede economic growth
                        Power of attorney in South Africa - the shortfalls - Lize de la Harpe

                        Property
                          South African properties lift Growthpoint - Alistair Anderson
                          Protection skewed when it comes to property
                          Know the extra costs involved in buying a home

                          Education
                            Stellenbosch students to present research
                            Towers Watson research study on effective communication and ROI - John French

                            Tourism
                              SA Tourism takes delegation to ABAV
                              The Joburg Travel Festival set for April
                              Responsible tourism magazine launched

                              ICT
                                A new approach to IT infrastructure - Paul Hick
                                Three layers of security: crucial for business
                                Financial services move to the cloud

                                Logistics
                                  DHL harnesses children's minds for The Cape Town Carnival 2014
                                  Tracking technology gives media new angles for the Argus Cycle Tour

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Murder she wrote - Eugene Yiga
                                    SAFTAs nominees announced
                                    It's a wild life for Ross Jack - Ruth Cooper

                                    Automotive
                                      Business Connect by Europcar - moving the SME way
                                      Geely buys electric vehicle manufacturer
                                      Tips to maintain vehicles
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