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Durban residents battle developers
[Nivashni Nair] Glenwood residents have objected to the demolition of a heritage building to make way for a student hostel in the Durban suburb. Read more >>


Building Materials & Equipment
Zimbabwe to resume steel production
HARARE: Zimbabwe will resume steel production within two years, implementing a long delayed joint venture with India's Essar Africa Holdings Limited, a cabinet minister said on Friday, 9 May. Read more >>

Construction & Engineering
Angola calls for rebalancing of ties during Chinese premier's visit
LUANDA: The president of oil-rich Angola called for broader economic ties with Beijing on Friday, 9 May, as Chinese Premier Li Keqiang kicked off a two-day visit. Read more >>

Cruise liner terminal plans for Cape Town and Durban
State logistics group Transnet's master plan for the development of SA's ports includes proposed terminals for cruise liners in Cape Town and Durban, the doubling of exports of motor vehicles from Port Elizabeth, and a berth for oil rigs in Saldanha Bay. Read more >>

Energy
Mozambique's growing energy needs have much to offer financiers

Charlotte Mathews

MAPUTO: Lending to off-grid power projects and companies helping to maintain the grid are probably the most attractive opportunities for financial institutions in Mozambique at present‚ Standard Bank's head of power and infrastructure‚ Ntlai Mosiah‚ said on Friday, 9 May. Read more >>

Political uncertainty hammers investments

Evan Pickworth

Nearly 40% of South African business executives believe the future political direction of the country is affecting their business decisions and more than 65% of these executives say they are putting off investment decisions as a result‚ according to Grant Thornton's International Business Report. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    How to strut your social media content like a pro - Catherine Milward-Bridges
    Pendoring campaign is devilishly interactive

    Medical
      The health benefits of playing outdoors with friends
      World Hypertension Day - take your blood pressure, reduce your salt
      iC4H campaign kicks off on World Move for Health Day

      Retail
        Food labelling regulations confuse industry - Nick Hedley
        RCL Foods acquires 49% stake in Senn Foods
        Women account for more than 50% of new car purchases

        Government
          Elections bode well for business confidence: Sacci
          Government calls for unity to move SA forward
          Sanral warns against hoax email

          Mining
            Centre of excellence to guide growth in SA mining - Ray Maota
            Indian power companies show interest in WAMPEX
            Safety at platinum mines might be under pressure

            CSI
              SA encouraged to support Tekkie Tax campaign
              Fourth school adopted by Oxbow Xerox
              Afrika Tikkun hosts clinic for township residents

              Finance
                Three UJ teams reach final of Global Business Challenge
                South Africa faces a shrinking economy - Ross Pennell
                deVere appoints new head of Africa division

                Agriculture
                  Good year for grain farmers expected
                  African seed companies produce high-yield varieties
                  Africa's farms could feed the world - Claire Bisseker

                  GreenBiz
                    WasteCon2014 will focus on change and transformation
                    Changing a home to change the world
                    Winners of AfriCAN Climate Award announced

                    HR & Recruitment
                      [BizCareers] Asking for a raise - Juliette Attwell
                      Searching for employment needs a strategy

                      Legal
                        High Court gives judgment on tax clearance certificates - Heinrich Louw
                        Judgement by Constitutional Court expands meaning of Companies Act - Thina Siwendu
                        Clarity on how shared sectional title expenses are charged - Chantelle Gladwin and Gabriel da Matta

                        Manufacturing
                          Sappi's US$32m profit in tough times
                          Hisense global staff train local employees
                          HSBC confirms drop in local manufacturing activity - Fifi Peters

                          Property
                            Bond applications can be derailed by bank valuations
                            Spire Property Management secures new retail centres

                            Education
                              Leisure Books launches school readiness programme
                              Livity Africa launches Digital Bootcamp

                              Tourism
                                A view on the Blu - Brian Berkman
                                Visitor numbers up at Cape Point

                                ICT
                                  Prevention through awareness - Simon Campbell-Young
                                  Nokia, Microsoft never the twain - Toby Shapshak
                                  Accelerateing the pace of innovation - Russel Brand

                                  Logistics
                                    JRA to launch Find & Fix mobile application

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      AfrikaBurn: Desert of Dreams - Brandon Williams
                                      B.O.B to play at I Heart Joburg Music festival
                                      Winter warmers - Nina Timm

                                      Automotive
                                        The future of MG in South Africa
                                        Auction Nation takes savage out of Salvage
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