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Grievances will not delay Go Durban project
The eThekwini Municipality says it will go ahead with the construction of the first phase of the multibillion-rand integrated rapid public transport network system despite complaints from some businesses and landowners. Read more >>


Construction & Engineering
New canteen and computer room at Affies completed
Construction work of a new ground level canteen and upstairs computer room at the Afrikaans Hoër Seuns Skool in Pretoria has recently been completed. Read more >>

Building division hurts Stefanutti Stocks results

Mark Allix

Stefanutti Stocks‚ a multi-disciplinary construction company operating throughout South Africa‚ sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East‚ was back in the black for the year to February after a significant loss last year. Read more >>

Delco Automotive India to exhibit at WAMPEX
Construction machinery specialist Delco Automotive India has confirmed that it will participate in the forthcoming West African Mining and Power Exhibition (WAMPEX) which takes place from 28-30 May at the Accra Convention Centre in Accra, Ghana. Read more >>

Sustainable Development
Sustainability Week strives to create awareness of environment
The City of Tshwane is this year's host city for the Sustainability Week which will take place from 17-19 June at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. Read more >>

New ministers and their portfolios
Jacob Zuma has announced the creation of new ministries in a bid to transform the economy and to restore the confidence of foreign investors in the country. Read more >>


International

Cellphone question mark at World Cup stadiums
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: At least two of Brazil's 12 World Cup host stadiums will not be able to provide fans the cellphone and Internet coverage that organisers had promised, telecommunications companies revealed. Read more >>


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Government

Let's pull together towards growth

Phumla Williams

With this year's general elections successfully concluded, proving South Africa as a resilient, strong and vibrant democracy, it is now time to roll up our sleeves and get down to business. Read more >>

Taung agricultural hub to connect farmers to markets
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the North West has officially started building the Taung Agro-Hub, which will enable fruit and vegetable producers to gain better access to markets in a more sustainable way. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    YouTube creators to help celebrate Madiba's legacy in video
    SA animation studio produces CGI ad for Skoda
    AdReview winners reflect business success - Danette Breitenbach
    Mxit boosts Ackerman's app traffic

    Medical
      Scientists find new way to combat drug resistance in skin cancer
      New MRI analysis predicts stroke patient reaction to clot-busting treatment
      Deciphering the role of fat stem cells in obesity and diabetes

      Retail
        [Net Prophet] How the SA games industry ticks - Sindy Peters
        New Flux Trends pinpoints macro trends for 2015
        Financial support for black milling company

        Government
          Zuma announces new Cabinet
          New MPs to be sworn-in today

          Mining
            Premier optimistic at mediation in platinum strike
            Improved skills can increase mining sector's contribution to economic growth - Professor Caroline Digby

            CSI
              Pearl Valley Golf Club raises R84,000 for charities
              Community Chest donates R100,000 to schools

              Finance
                Weighing up pros and cons of alternative investments
                High banking fees teach children its costly to save
                Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr hosts Future Leaders Network debate

                Agriculture
                  Sustainable primary production needs a new approach
                  Improvement of food value chain in the spotlight
                  Grain forums request amendments to statutory measures

                  GreenBiz
                    Environmentalists invited to enter for Eco-Logic Awards
                    D'Sa lauded for fight for environmental justice - Melissa Jane Cook

                    HR & Recruitment
                      SA employees fail to report bad behaviour
                      IIE launches new online resource to assist graduates
                      Developing new skills can avoid unemployment

                      Legal
                        Labour Court judgment surprises - Richard Marcus
                        The effect of liquidation on leases - Lucinde Rhoodie and Elnalene Cornelius
                        Implications of amendments to Air Quality Act - Sandra Gore and Gareth Howard

                        Manufacturing
                          SA manufacturing 'pulls African growth down'
                          SA vinyls delegates attend global expos

                          Property
                            Merged property funds would have muscle - Alistair Anderson and Joan Muller
                            Location: What's the big deal?
                            Repo rate stability welcomed

                            Education
                              Maties' students win big with WorkMode app
                              Students collaborate online to relieve stress
                              Kids can now train with PGA professionals at school

                              Tourism
                                Kenya Airways to fly between Nairobi and Abuja from June
                                SA Tourism appoints marketing agencies in Brazil
                                Samsung taps into hotel trends

                                ICT
                                  A short guide to cloud terminology
                                  Top free Android apps - Peter Davidson
                                  The public sector in the cloud - a good story to tell?

                                  Logistics
                                    Apple Express Rail plans train service to Baywest Mall
                                    Armed metro cops escort Rea Vaya buses after attacks - Penelope Mashego

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Mind-bending Transcendence - Daniel Dercksen
                                      Premier brands announce association with fashion film festival
                                      Top 20 steakhouses announced

                                      Automotive
                                        SA's motor industry slashes its trade deficit
                                        CMH Menlyn Auto named as the MINI Finance Dealer of the Year
                                        The Standard Bank People's Wheels Awards voting polls are going live
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