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'Timing is everything' in saving a business
Whatever the nature of its business, or the sector in which it operates, when it comes to saving a company from financial collapse, timing is everything. Read more >>


Building
Stats SA releases building statistics
PRETORIA: Statistician General Pali Lehohla says policies and spend on infrastructure must reflect that more people are living on the fringes of metros. Read more >>

NUMSA strike condemned by plastics industry
The Plastics Convertors Association of SA (PCASA) has condemned the latest violent strike action by members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa). Read more >>

Grohe deal an 'enormous opportunity' for Dawn‚ says CEO
Dawn CEO Derek Tod on the group selling a 51% stake in its local manufacturing businesses to Grohe for R880m in cash‚ in this interview conducted on July 2. (Video) Read more >>

Construction & Engineering
Schools going up in Bardale Village
The Department of Education has commenced the construction of a second school in Bardale Village, an estate situated in Kuilsriver on the outskirts of Cape Town. Read more >>

Energy
Moving SA towards an energy secure future
PRETORIA: The next five years is about moving South Africa towards an energy secure future, with the Department of Energy already integrating their plans towards this goal. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Top 10 digital campaigns of 2014: Jan-Jun - Hando Sinisalu and Ann Kruuk
    17 things that will make your brand loved, now! - Dawn Rowlands
    Memes in modern branding - Estee Cockcroft

    Medical
      Royal Philips launches EmboGuide
      Sugar-coated cells are deadly for cancer patients - Melissa Osgood
      Tackling childhood obesity, Kauai launches schools' franchise

      Retail
        Keeping POS going in Africa through the cloud - Alan Sher
        Semi-finalists of The Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award announced

        Government
          Nxasana was informed claims Presidency
          SARS wants to catch tax dodgers
          Tabs kept on school textbook deliveries - Bekezela Phakathi

          Mining
            Marikana Commission given more time
            Bakubung mine uses IsoMetrix health and safety solutions

            Finance
              Tax season off to good start
              Stock markets at record highs while growth is down - Luigi Marinus
              Mercantile Bank sets R1bn target for rental finance book

              GreenBiz
                Significant reduction in energy consumption at Vineyard Hotel
                Unilever, Wildlands promote green-preneurship
                Invitation to nominate candidates for Kudu Awards

                HR & Recruitment
                  Growth in employment due to increase in temporary contracts
                  Minister announces increase in annual earnings threshold
                  B-BBEE has become a complex set of rules and calculations - Brigitte Brun

                  Legal
                    Zuma approves amended land Acts
                    Temporary VAT relief for property developers - Graeme Palmer
                    Patent evergreening in the pharmaceutical industry - Ilne Grobler

                    Manufacturing
                      Jasco demonstrates the power of Energy Optimisation
                      CSR denies Transnet contract hampered by supplier shortage - Linda Ensor

                      Property
                        SA property market continues to grow
                        Trending: The zero deposit lease

                        Education
                          Mobile phones help township residents, immigrants have a sense of belonging
                          Agile experts to speak at Wits' Fak'ugesi Festival
                          NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards winners announced

                          Tourism
                            Hilton Worldwide opens DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar
                            e-Tourism Africa Summits for Cape Town, Joburg
                            Joburg Airport lounge wins luxury award

                            ICT
                              Local reseller scoops Ruckus Wireless award
                              World's first tweeting couch laid out for football fans
                              Software and accessory provider launches in SA

                              Logistics
                                SAA to comply with new travel regulations
                                Commuters catching Uber cabs - Nick Hedley
                                Kenya Airways executive wins Lifetime Achievement Award

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Marianne Fassler joins line-up for Fashion Week Cape Town 2014
                                  James Blunt to bring Moon Landing tour to SA
                                  Stars of the Ballet Russia perform classical ballet highlights
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