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African tycoon draws Nigeria, France into 'cement war' in Senegal
DAKAR: Its shimmering azure chimney stacks towering into the sky, the latest cement works launched by Africa's richest man lies idle in a Senegalese meadow - stopped in its tracks by legal action. Read more >>


Building
Qatar in biggest ever funding for Sudan archaeology
KHARTOUM: Sudan's rich but under-developed archaeological heritage has received an unprecedented $135-million (98 million euros) in funding from the Gulf state of Qatar, Sudanese officials said on Sunday, 23 March 2014. Read more >>

Architecture & Design
Government claims it 'welcomes' Public Protector's report
According to GCIS, quoting Justice Minister Jeff Radebe yesterday says Government 'has welcomed' the release of the Public Protector's final report into security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma's private residence in Nkandla. Read more >>

Construction & Engineering
Hotels show signs of recovery from slump

Alistair Anderson

The South African hotel sector looks to be emerging from its post-Soccer World Cup slump based on occupancy and room-rate figures from last year. Read more >>

A selection of business news briefs
A selection of short items from around the business community, published in a single, easily-digested single article to provide a snapshot of developments over the past few days. Read more >>

N West looks to fast track funds to fix flood damage
PRETORIA: North West Premier Thandi Modise says fixing infrastructure damaged by floods, which the preliminary assessment estimated at over R100-million, will require emergency funding to be fast tracked. Read more >>


Government

The great pothole problem

Phetane Rapetswane

Potholes are an indicator of poor maintenance and lack of technical skills - and are the tip of the iceberg of South Africa's infrastructure problems. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    SA YouTube views increased in 2013 by over 90%
    Embracing social media monitoring - Jaco Pienaar

    Retail
      Risks to consider before launching online - Brendon Williamson

      Government
        Tougher code of conduct for MPs on cards - Carol Paton
        Call centre a lifeline for women

        Mining
          Gold - What does 2014 have in store?
          Prime mining assets go on auction

          CSI
            New library unveiled in Mitchell's Plain
            Eastgate promotes education with donations
            Santam and UNICEF spotlight children's rights through art

            Finance
              SA banks' satisfaction score declines
              IMF report reveals vulnerability of SA economy
              Independent accounting practices vital to achieving the NDP's SME goals

              Agriculture
                Minister Molewa promotes blue economy
                Sierra Leone: nursing agriculture back to health - Kingsley Ighobor and Ernest Harsch
                New water pipe for Jerome Drive Reservoir

                GreenBiz
                  Buffett Foundation supports rhino poaching combat
                  Honour the earth during Earth Hour
                  SA, Vietnam clamp down on wildlife poaching

                  HR & Recruitment
                    [BizCareers] Career U-turn - Juliette Attwell
                    The birth of Invincible People - Alyn Adams
                    Companies prefer experienced leaders

                    Legal
                      Social media can destroy trust relationship
                      Revised B-BBEE Codes transitional period extended
                      Is this one way Oscar Pistorius will get off? - Sid Peimer

                      Manufacturing
                        Manufacturing confidence up 5 points says BER
                        Beverages business keeps Bowler Metcalf's earnings under pressure - Nick Hedley
                        Brazil Trade Mission to Africa 2014

                        Property
                          German property group planning to list on JSE - Joan Muller
                          Ask the right questions when buying a home
                          Professionals grab bulk of new property investment class

                          Education
                            Careers, bursaries in fresh produce sector showcased at Agri-Food Fair
                            Millions to benefit from collaboration between universities
                            Registration for International Maths Olympiad at an all-time record

                            Tourism
                              The Park Inn Sandton wins Gold Circle Award
                              SA Rugby Travel secures World Cup tickets
                              Youth travel growth in Cape Town

                              ICT
                                YouTube on crash course in SA
                                The personal cloud - taking digital storage to new heights - Anamika Budree
                                Business expectations of IT higher than ever before - Warren Olivier
                                Take the SAM opportunity to optimise data management - Gary Allemann

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Oink oink - I'd love some pork! - Nina Timm
                                  Zabalaza Festival award winners announced
                                  Assitej SA partners the Naledi Awards

                                  Automotive
                                    Motor trade sales up 2.4% y/y in January
                                    Imperial Auto partners with Headway Gauteng
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