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Jo'burg's roads set for major upgrades
[Beauregard Tromp and Isaac Mahlangu] Gone are the days of repeatedly patching up potholes, says Joburg mayor Parks Tau who says the city has allocated R1.2bn to its roads agency to build new roads instead of constantly patching them up. Read more >>


Architecture & Design
Partners for construction of Grain Silo Museum at the V&A Waterfront announced
The V&A Waterfront's historical grain silos have recently become the permanent home of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) and the V&A has announced the local partners that will work with British designer Thomas Heatherwick's team in the R500-million transformation. Read more >>

DIAD receives recognition at MENA Interior Design Awards
Darley Interior Architectural Design (DIAD) has been recognised at the MENA Interior Design Awards 2014 for their work at Emirates. Read more >>

Building Materials & Equipment
Massmart feels 'consumer plight'

Zeenat Moorad

At its annual general meeting recently, Massmart highlighted the plight of consumers as debt‚ mounting costs and unemployment continue to curb spending in South Africa. Read more >>

Pilot Crushtec delivers cone crusher to Ugie Mac Quarry
Pilot Crushtec International has recently supplied a Pilot Modular/TRIO MC90 cone crusher to Ugie Mac Quarry in the Eastern Cape Province. Read more >>

Delivery of modular plant will create jobs
A Pilot Crushtec International modular crushing and screening plant - expected to arrive by end May - will play an important role in a development project near Steelpoort in the Limpopo Province. Read more >>

Construction & Engineering
Crippling new strike threatens
A new labour strike is looming at a time when South Africa can least afford it. As many as 200,000 workers in the metal and engineering sector could down tools as wage talks deadlock. Read more >>

Cape skyscraper is city's first in 21 years

Joan Muller

Cape Town's first skyscraper in 21 years could prompt the building of more iconic, high-rise developments in other inner cities. Read more >>

Transnet seeks greater SADC investment in rail networks

Mpho Sibanyoni

Transnet has pleaded with Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries to invest more on railway infrastructure to improve intra-regional trade. Read more >>

Property contributes R191.4bn to SA economy

Alistair Anderson

Listed and unlisted property contributed R191.4bn to the economy in 2012‚ according to a report released by the Property Sector Charter Council. Read more >>

Energy
Investment in Africa's power sectors of paramount importance
The 16th annual Africa Energy Forum, hosted with the support of the Ministry for Energy of Turkey, will take place at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Centre in Istanbul from 18-20 June 2014. Read more >>

Solar energy can reduce Africa's carbon emissions
The average temperatures across South Africa will increase by 2ºC along the coast and 6ºC inland by the end of the century due to the country's coal-intensive energy production. Read more >>


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Government

Jo'burg council chambers to get R103m facelift

Penwell Dlamini and Lehlohonolo Tau

The City of Johannesburg plans to spend at least R103m on upgrading its council chambers in Braamfontein. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Brands they are a-changin' - Louise Marsland
    Coolest brands in SA - BMW, Coca-Cola, Nike, Samsung, Apple
    Four social media marketing trends every marketer must know - Joseph Neusu
    The story of the African consumer - Laine Barnard

    Medical
      Medical aid reforms needed now, say experts
      Medical technology vastly improves patient care - Janine McEwan
      Visiting Brazil - stay healthy

      Retail
        Foschini hikes credit criteria - Zeenat Moorad
        SA youth rate Sandton City the 'coolest' mall
        Online pop-up shop donates all to charity

        Government
          Gigaba outlines new Immigration Regulations
          Tributes pour in for Maya Angelou

          Mining
            AMIS confirms presence at Turkey-Eurasia Mining
            Minerals minister unveils mining task team
            Cutifani keynote speaker at Joburg Indaba

            CSI
              Ruyterwacht Senior Centre receives R10,000 from Engen Monte Vista
              Tattoo-a-thon aims to raise R705,000 for CHOC
              Community project enables underprivileged schools to focus on education

              Finance
                Standard Bank defends high salaries to executives - Phakamisa Ndzamela
                OUTsurance pleased with OSTI results

                Agriculture
                  Sugar strike set to continue - Stanley Karombo
                  EU rules against SA citrus ban, imposes stricter import criteria - Paul Vecchiatto
                  Small-scale maize millers will boost food security

                  GreenBiz
                    Eco-conference encourages diversification of activities
                    Honorary Rangers celebrate 50th anniversary
                    Research on dandelion wins Continental Greentech Award

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Calls for African leaders to prioritise jobs
                      Honesty is key when searching for a job
                      [BizCareers] Is my experience not targeted enough? - Juliette Attwell

                      Legal
                        Adams & Adams partners recognised by Who's Who Legal
                        Amended Credit Bill will assist consumers
                        COMESA Competition Commission gives update on merger regime - Susan Meyer

                        Manufacturing
                          Packaging in SA is always changing shape - Mark Allix
                          Nampak earnings up 7.4% to 114.3c - Mark Allix

                          Property
                            JHI Properties helps 'fresh young talent'
                            Gordhan's appointment to affect property market

                            Education
                              AFDA Durban to host Open Day
                              The IIE gets international stamp of approval
                              University of Pretoria students to represent SA in Mumbai

                              Tourism
                                SA hospitality businesses awarded Certificate of Excellence
                                Lilizela Tourism Awards extends entry deadline
                                The Marly... Poster child for great design - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Why ERP is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make - Meryl Malcomess
                                  IT needs to stand up to business
                                  Innovation Factory launched in Pretoria

                                  Logistics
                                    Decade of logistics cost information now available
                                    SkyNet partners SAQA to distribute Apply Now! booklets
                                    Boating World experiences growing demand for luxury vessels in Angola

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Artists announced for Durban July
                                      Nominees announced for the MTV Africa Music Awards
                                      New website as Assembly Radio turns two

                                      Automotive
                                        VW SA produces its 2 millionth engine
                                        Join the Harley-Davidson World Ride
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