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Conference will focus on legalising rhino horn trade
While the issue of legalising trade and exporting rhino horn is frequently debated in the conservation corridors of Washington, Nairobi and Brussels, Outraged South African Citizens Against Poaching (OSCAP) has decided to bring the debate to SA's doorstep. Read more >>


Environmental management
Locator app to assist recycling
Tuffy Brands has released South Africa's first recycling centre locator app for smartphones, which could increase the local plastic recycling rate of 19.6%. Read more >>

Sustainable development
Measures to improve energy efficiency
A new analysis by Frost & Sullivan, Energy Efficiency and Large South African Commercial Businesses, has found that peak demand electricity savings went up from 22MW in 2012 to 141MW in 2013. Read more >>

[Design Indaba 2014] Modular phones, bioprinting and touching strangers

Sindy Peters

There's one slot at Design Indaba I implore you never to miss, and that's the Pecha Kucha presentations. Seven top graduates from around the world presented their projects at this year's event, but three stood out - particularly in the simulcast auditorium where they all received a rousing applause. Read more >>

Meet PLOXXI, a cardboard computer that is co-designed by its users, at Design Indaba

Issued by Formula D interactive

PLOXXI is a cardboard computer, powered by Android and built for less than R1,000. Designed and built by Cape Town interactive design company, Formula D interactive, it provides affordable access to powerful computing, and can be decorated by its users - paving the way for co-creation of technology, not only its consumption. Read more >>


Government

Communities urged to report rhino poaching activities
Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has urged communities, particularly those adjacent to the Kruger National Park, to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities that may be linked to rhino poaching. Read more >>

146 rhinos poached this year
A total of 146 rhinos have been poached in South Africa since the beginning of the year, the Department of Environmental Affairs said on Wednesday, 26 February. Read more >>


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    A media guide to the Oscar Pistorius trial - Shamin Chibba
    Oscar trial - Media circus or fair reportage? - Marion Scher
    Sleazeball marketing... or not? - Janine Lazarus
    Attack the Goliath, be the David of PR agencies - Zimaseka Njomi

    Medical
      New research on HIV-neutralising antibodies
      Simple solutions to managing health information

      Retail
        Budget favours SMES, wine industry
        The Clothing Bank expands to Midrand
        Massmart 2013 sales rise 9.8%; all divisions perform - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Overview of Gordhan's budget
          Plan to boost SA's skills base
          ICT policy must include all South Africans

          Mining
            CSMI appoints new director
            WearCheck opens laboratory in Ghana

            CSI
              Kumba gives bursaries to Postmasburg learners
              Soweto school receives library from SARU
              FirstRand's CSI That Works addresses gender-based violence

              Finance
                SA takes second place on African Transformation Index
                Old Mutual sees strong customer growth - Gillian Jones

                Agriculture
                  Agriculture central to fighting poverty, unemployment
                  ASUF conference aims to unite agriculture
                  Astral Foods achieves big jump off low base - Nick Hedley

                  Building
                    GBCSA certifies 50th Green Star building
                    Basil Read's two projects worth more than R400m - Mark Allix
                    Woodglaze Trading fined R1.4m by NHBRC

                    HR & Recruitment
                      [BizCareers] Unpaid dogsbody - it's never OK! - Juliette Attwell
                      Tips for self-promotion at the workplace
                      Maximising social media channels for talent management - Yolandi Nortje

                      Legal
                        Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr voted best in Africa
                        China's new trademark laws a boon for SA companies - Donvay Wegierski
                        Adams & Adams named best IP law firm

                        Manufacturing
                          BAT manages 4% increase in revenue - Marc Hasenfuss
                          Fund boosts plan to grow industrialists
                          Manufacturing activity rebound lifts GDP - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

                          Property
                            Assest do not necessarily assist in obtaining a bond award
                            Joburg blue-chip companies relocating

                            Education
                              School for visually impaired receives specialised computer lab - Siphiwe Nyathi
                              Meet PLOXXI the cardboard computer
                              Cutting education costs without compromising quality

                              Tourism
                                Wine, dine and recline with Food Routes
                                Explorer Club launches affordable African adventures
                                "Heavyweight" brands sign for inaugural WTM Africa

                                ICT
                                  MTN and Ericsson to trial new Radio Dot System
                                  Lower interconnect fees benefit consumers
                                  Telkom says MTN, Vodacom working against SA's interests - Carol Paton

                                  Logistics
                                    Concern grows over rising piracy off West Africa
                                    Grindrod makes progress with its logistics supply chains - Mark Allix

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Dreamshade to tour SA
                                      Hitting the right note - Eugene Yiga
                                      Get into the Groove with Glenfiddich

                                      Automotive
                                        SA's vehicle sales down 3.1% y/y
                                        BP showcases latest generation diesel fuel
                                        Technology trumps performance for many car buyers
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