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Construction of Bowman Gilfillan building commences
A sod-turning ceremony, hosted by law firm Bowman Gilfillan and property developers Abland, was held on 27 March to commemorate the official commencement of construction on the Bowman Gilfillan building. Read more >>


Building
R25b housing project for Durban
PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma is expected to launch the R25-billion Cornubia Housing Project in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, this weekend. Read more >>

Building Materials & Equipment
Alert Steel share price drop as it fails to get out of red

Mark Allix

ALTX-listed Alert Steel's share price fell 22% after its results for the six months to the end of December last year were released and showed that the headline loss had widened by 14.7% to R31.8m. Read more >>

Construction & Engineering
Billions to be spent on Pretoria boulevard
The Tshwane municipality is going ahead with plans to build a government boulevard in Pretoria. Read more >>

Kindlewood Community Centre recently launched
Construction on the new community centre at Kindlewood Estate, being developed by Tongaat Hulett south of the Mount Edgecombe Country Club Estates, will commence shortly and was officially launched on Wednesday, 18 March 2014. Read more >>

Sustainable Development
GBCSA launches new online learning system
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has announced the launch of a new online learning system which will play host to a number of new programmes and upgraded existing courses to increase the availability and delivery of necessary green building education in South Africa. Read more >>


International

Holcim confirms merger talks with Lafarge
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: Switzerland's Holcim confirmed that it is in merger talks with its French rival Lafarge in a deal that would create the world's largest cement company. Read more >>


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Government

Structural change needed in SA economy
The South African economy needs to undergo a significant structural change if it is to create jobs and employment, Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies said on Monday (7 April). Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Close shaves for 5FM's shock jocks
    Mandela's former aide to publish memoirs
    Where is your content marketing plan? - Athar Naser

    Medical
      Orphan drugs market offers big financial incentives
      Space makes the heart grow rounder
      Commemorating Global Asbestos Awareness Week

      Retail
        Consumers in SA 'easily switch to rivals' - Evan Pickworth
        Extend shelf life, variety to extend profits - Craig Binnion
        SA raids Unilever, Malaysian firm in competition probe

        Government
          SARS sets sights on Zuma after Nkandla report

          Mining
            Robots that can save miners' lives - Shamin Chibba
            Pilot Crushtec signs first export contract
            Molygraph to début at WAMPEX 2014

            CSI
              Webber Wentzel helps fight illicit trade in SA's wildlife
              Countless ways to give back with 5 for Change
              A novel way to build teams: volunteer

              Finance
                Executives see tax system encouraging compliance - Amanda Visser
                Ubank hiring aimed at growth among workers - Phakamisa Ndzamela
                SA's accountants model to be exported - Evan Pickworth

                Agriculture
                  Young breeder wins top prize at Lichtenburg Show
                  March tractor sales up 11% in March says Saama
                  50 years of Simmentalers - Annelie Coleman

                  GreenBiz
                    One million solar lamps light up Africa - Melissa Jane Cook
                    Government talks green jobs

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Development projects key to poverty alleviation in rural areas - Abram Molelemane
                      Dismissals must be based on fair reasons - Jacques van Wyk
                      HRDC pledges support for small business

                      Legal
                        Patel wins Client Choice International award
                        South Africans get opportunity to run for president
                        Pistorius, Dewani cases validate SA's robust justice system - Miller Matola

                        Manufacturing
                          High costs for SA foundries, but strong government support
                          Trade Minister approves revised MCEP guidelines
                          Manufacturers in the spotlight at Oil & Gas Africa Expo

                          Property
                            Arup reveals its vision for the cities of the future
                            Tax tips: how property can save you money - Kathy East
                            Private sector to alleviate student housing shortage

                            Education
                              Must-have educational tools for e-learners - Peter Davidson
                              Girl Child Institute of Mentorship programme launched
                              SES urges Africa to embrace satellite technology

                              Tourism
                                Protea Hotel Capital gets a make-over
                                kulula hosted first ever braai in the sky
                                Survey reveals what SA business travellers are missing

                                ICT
                                  One-third of phishing attacks aim to steal money
                                  ICT continuity: Are you spending enough or too much?
                                  Orange Horizons testing WiFi services in SA

                                  Logistics
                                    Chevron expands Uzuko Carriers' territory
                                    Manufacturing Circle warns against higher port tariffs - Mark Allix
                                    Cable thieves darken e-toll roads

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      A contemporary experience of Noah - Daniel Dercksen
                                      Glide through different glow zones at the Neon Run
                                      Magical world of bucket list destinations - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                      SA's first Fashion Film Festival

                                      Automotive
                                        Growth in the commercial vehicle segment could boost tyre demand
                                        March new vehicle sales down 0.2% to 55‚363 units
                                        Ford setting sales records
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