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PPC board warns of risk of destabilisation
[Nick Hedley] The PPC board on 7 November 2014, warned that should shareholders vote to replace it at a shareholder meeting on 8 December, the company risked becoming destabilised. read more>>



Building
Plett plan for small boat harbour sinks
Opponents of a R4bn plan for a small boat harbour in Plettenberg Bay - intended to incorporate 482 homes, a hotel and 2000 parking bays - are celebrating after the developer's scoping report was rejected. read more>>
Building Materials & Equipment
ArcelorMittal liquid steel production down 10.8% to 1.02-million tons in September
ArcelorMittal SA liquid steel production declined by 10.8% to 1.02-million tonnes in the quarter ended September 2014 from 1.14-million tonnes at the end of the June quarter‚ the steel producer said in a quarterly operational update on Friday, 7 November. read more>>
Energy
China, SA sign framework agreement on nuclear cooperation
PRETORIA: Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson on Friday, 7 November, signed an Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement on Nuclear Cooperation with her Chinese counterpart minister, Administrator of China National Energy Agency, Wu Xinxiong. read more>>
Sustainable Development
2014 Nedbank Capital Sustainable Business Awards winners announced
Now in their third year, the Nedbank Capital Sustainable Business Awards were established to broaden the scope of the successful Nedbank Capital Green Mining Awards that ran between 2006 and 2011. read more>>
Growthpoint at the forefront of the green building movement in SA
As a result of its commitment to sustainable development, Growthpoint Properties was rewarded for its Tshedimosetso House project at the 2014 Nedbank Capital Sustainable Business Awards for Infrastructure and Renewable Energy. read more>>
Africa
PPC increases stake in Ethiopian-based cement company to 51%
PPC (PPC) on Wednesday, 5 November, announced that it had successfully acquired the Industrial Development Corporation's 20% stake in Ethiopian-based Habesha Cement Share Company (HCSCo) for a purchase consideration of $13m. read more>>
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    10 mistakes that could jeopardise your company - Vanessa Bluen
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    Retail
      'Clothing will redefine malls' - Alistair Anderson
      Foschini Group wants 'cash shoppers' - Zeenat Moorad
      Importance of the name game... - Callie van der Merwe

      Government
        SAA chair defies minister's instruction
        Government must control spending: deputy minister
        Union takes aim at SABC over wages

        Mining
          MechCaL begins installation of fans at Anglo Platinum mines
          Pilot Crushtec sales for major coal project in northern Mozambique
          Khanyisile Kweyama is the Most Influential Woman in Africa

          CSI
            Inyathelo honours extraordinary philanthropists committed to sustainable social change
            Driver Wellness campaign making final rounds for 2014
            Sea Harvest's Kids for Kids campaign alleviates waiting list at children's hospital

            Finance
              Interest rates will peak at lower rates than previous cycles
              Moody's downgrades SA
              New withholding tax on interest soon into operation - Graeme Palmer

              Agriculture
                New public-private partnership to address skills shortages in agriculture

                GreenBiz
                  New invasive species regulations to have far-reaching consequences
                  Green panel: Time enough to save Earth

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Springleap attracts international funding
                    Is your organisation entrepreneurially healthy? - Emmanuel Zvada
                    Money isn't everything, Kelly survey finds

                    Legal
                      Reversal of rates as a result of a categorisation change - Chantelle Gladwin and Ramon Pereira
                      Cover pricing is collusive in nature - Natalie von Ey and Kitso Tlhabanelo
                      2015 Best Lawyers in South Africa revealed

                      Manufacturing
                        The drive towards green AV solutions - Stefan Mayer
                        Nordex launches large rotor turbine with 28.6% more power
                        Industry forced to embrace change, adapt and face enormous challenges

                        Property
                          Essential guide to building insurance for first-time home owners - Martha Chauke

                          Education
                            Teaching should be a response to 'the calling' - Mautji Pataki
                            Thuthuka Bursary Fund to be presented at World Congress of Accountants
                            Why business leaders support NECT

                            Tourism
                              World Tourism Awards honours top achievers
                              Commonwealth Games would offer great economic growth potential for SA
                              The City Walk will be Cape Town's newest tourist attraction

                              ICT
                                Five reasons why CRM projects flop - Lindsay Britz
                                Better filters are the answer in the fight against spam
                                Busting myths about content charges

                                Logistics
                                  Minister announces resignation of Post Office board
                                  Tolled you so - Peters - Olebogeng Molatlhwa
                                  Imperial sees static or declining activity in Europe

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Music Film Festival at the Labia, Cape Town
                                    Abigail Donnelly chats Eat Out Awards - Ruth Cooper
                                    Explosive Cock & Bull - Daniel Dercksen

                                    Automotive
                                      GM ordered new ignition switches prior to recall: report
                                      Datsun Go fails crash test but is on sale in SA - Mark Smyth
                                      Despite good car sales‚ people still struggling - David Furlonger
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