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Africa Energy Indaba launches Energy Leaders' Dialogues
[Issued by Siyenza] The 2014 Africa Energy Indaba will bring together global and regional energy leaders to exchange views on critical issues facing the energy industry, in what will be a "first" for the African continent. Read more >>


GreenBiz
SA glass recycling rate increases
South Africans have, through their ongoing commitment, increased the national glass recycling rate to 40.6%, with over one billion bottles recycled in the past year. Read more >>




Conservation
Greenpop launches Trees for Zambia 2014 fun-raiser
Greenpop is bringing a two-night concert series, Cool as Folk, to Joburg on Friday, 28 February and Pretoria on Saturday, 1 March, 2014. Trees for Zambia is a tree-planting and environmental education project which is run in Zambia by Greenpop. Read more >>

Environmental management
Valverde Lodge joins management programme
The Heritage Environmental Management Programme has announced that the Valverde Country Lodge in Muldersdrift near Johannesburg has joined the organisation to add further value to its sustainable operations through independent audit evaluation. Read more >>

Renewable energy
Wind energy wafts into SA's power grid from west coast

Sue Blaine

South Africa's energy grid has received one of its first injections of wind energy since Umoya Energy's 37-turbine Hopefield wind farm was certified as fully operational 10 days ago‚ the Cape Town-based comapny said on Monday (10 February). Read more >>

C40 Cities Mayors' Summit discuss Arup's findings
The C40 Cities Mayors' Summit Joburg 2014 took place last week at the Sandton Convention Centre. The summit is an update on the actions taken by major cities around the world to combat climate change impacts, based on studies carried out by the C40 research team, Arup. Read more >>

Sustainable development
Agri-Expo, CADEK sign collaboration agreement
Agri-Expo and CADEK Media have signed a collaboration agreement whereby two of their events will be co-presented - setting a new course for future agricultural events. Read more >>


Government

SA has restored peace in mining sector says Shabangu
Cape Town - As the strike in the platinum sector continues, the Minister of Energy Susan Shabangu calmed fears it would harm the industry and country by pointing out that South Africa had restored the rule of law, peace and stability in the mining sector. Read more >>


More Government news


New events to diarise

Africa Energy Indaba - 18 Feb 2014 to 20 Feb 2014 Johannesburg
The Africa Energy Indaba receives global recognition as the foremost African energy event for energy professionals from across the globe. Read more >>



Upcoming events

Africa Energy Indaba - 18 Feb 2014 to 20 Feb 2014 Johannesburg
The Africa Energy Indaba receives global recognition as the foremost African energy event for energy professionals from across the globe. Read more >>


Energy Management Fundamentals
Terra Firma Solutions (Pty) Ltd - 12 Feb 2014 to 14 Feb 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
Entries for PRISM Awards closes on 14 February
The Super Bowl for advertising - Michael Wood
Two SA creatives selected as Dubai Lynx judges

Medical
Discovery Health Journalism Awards opens new category
Move to healthy lifestyle this February

Retail
Famous Brands drops 15% since reaching record
Woolworths appoints new MD
[2014 trends] Fashionably late - Nick Schilperoort

Government
Seven to appear in court for damaging IEC material
SASSA clamps down on grant fraud
Effective management critical to government's service delivery - Ingrid Barbara Lewin: BA (Wits), LLB (Natal)

Mining
Tighter vehicle emission law good news for SA platinum producers - Allan Seccombe
Governments warned over mining industries: Tread carefully - Paul Vecchiatto
Alternative Mining Indaba can ensure bright future

CSI
Kellogg's, Parmalat partner with FoodBank SA

Finance
Auditor-general reports R20bn in 'irregular expenditure'
SA will not reach lower tax target‚ say analysts - Amanda Visser
Microloans are Cash Converters' best business - Adele Shevel

Agriculture
Opposition to Foodcorp's deal with Oceana - Amanda Visser

Building
Grindrod, Northwest Rail to develop copper railway in Zambia - Mark Allix
PPC prepares to enter Algerian cement market

HR & Recruitment
New B-BBEE codes cause confusion
Invitation to enter for entrepreneur competition
[BizCareers] First and Last Impressions... - Juliette Attwell

Legal
Hogan Lovells to open business services centre
Protection of your personal name, a priority - Tiffany Conley

Manufacturing
Sappi's moves from loss to profit
ArcelorMittal's quarterly loss of share 75c
Clover earnings up between 82% and 92%

Property
Cape Town's properties attract foreigners
New Europe Property distribution improves 15% - Alistair Anderson

Education
Improving your presentation skills can improve your earning capacity - John French
ICHAF corporate training empowers students
Allan Gray Fellowship applications now open

Tourism
Club Travel launches corporate website
Tourism Radio targets Canada

ICT
Reimagine the way you engage with customers
Hisense celebrates Chinese New Year
IBM wins Frost & Sullivan leadership award

Logistics
OneLogix shares up almost 23% on positive results - Zeenat Moorad
'Solutions sought for high port tariffs' - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi
BA showcases GBP5 billion investment

Lifestyle & Entertainment
Judith Sephuma, Ernie J Smith and Lira to perform at Jazz On The Rocks
CTEMF 2014 - An imagined community - Megan Holt
Nokia Rise & Shine Festival back in Sandton

Automotive
Fiat reorganises after completion of the purchase of Chrysler Group LLC
New vehicle sales disappoint as expected - Nick Hedley
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