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Buffett Foundation supports rhino poaching combat
SANParks has received funding to the amount of R255m to combat rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park (KNP) and test anti-poaching tactics. Read more >>


GreenBiz
Cape Town Eco Film Festival opens this week
The inaugural Cape Town Eco Film Festival will take place at the Labia Theatre on Orange Street in Cape Town from 27-31 March 2014. Read more >>

Careers, bursaries in fresh produce sector showcased at Agri-Food Fair
If you are considering a career in agriculture, horticulture, post-harvest technologies or the food industry, but still not sure about all your options, or want to know more about the bursaries or internships offered by various companies and organisations in the fresh produce sector, then the third Agri-Food Career and Bursary Fair at the campus of Stellenbosch University (SU) on 27 March 2014, is the place to go. Read more >>

Climate change
Honour the earth during Earth Hour
When celebrating Earth Hour this year, WWF-South Africa is asking individuals and organisations to make a public promise to the earth by thinking about their choices around food, water and energy use, and understanding how these impact on the environment. Read more >>

Conservation
Superb art collection to benefit Wildlands Conservation Trust

Issued by Strauss & Co

A collection of superb art from some of South Africa's top contemporary artists will be auctioned in Johannesburg on 27 March to benefit the Wildlands Conservation Trust. Read more >>

Environmental management
SA, Vietnam clamp down on wildlife poaching
PRETORIA: The South African Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, has met with her Vietnamese counterpart, Dr Bui Cach Tuyen, to thrash out ways to bolster cooperation in controlling illegal wildlife trade. Read more >>

Ocean Basket supports sustainable seafood choices
The Ocean Basket Group is well aware of the environmental impact fishing and aquaculture activities has on the marine ecosystems and is determined to tackle the issue head-on. Read more >>

Reliance Compost, City of Cape Town celebrate waste management
Reliance Compost, in collaboration with the City of Cape Town, reached a major milestone in the war against waste in the Western Province when it achieved the diversion of 10 million cubic metres of garden refuse from landfill earlier this year - making the Western Cape the first province in South Africa to achieve this status. Read more >>


International

Japanese retailer Rakuten slammed over ivory and whale meat products
LONDON, UK: Japanese e-commerce retailer Rakuten is the world's largest online marketplace for elephant ivory and whale meat products, an environmental campaign group said. It said that running the advertisements for these products was akin to arming poachers. Read more >>


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    SA YouTube views increased in 2013 by over 90%
    Embracing social media monitoring - Jaco Pienaar

    Retail
      Risks to consider before launching online - Brendon Williamson
      Hotels show signs of recovery from slump - Alistair Anderson

      Government
        Government claims it 'welcomes' Public Protector's report
        Tougher code of conduct for MPs on cards - Carol Paton
        Call centre a lifeline for women

        Mining
          Gold - What does 2014 have in store?
          Prime mining assets go on auction

          CSI
            New library unveiled in Mitchell's Plain
            Eastgate promotes education with donations
            Santam and UNICEF spotlight children's rights through art

            Finance
              SA banks' satisfaction score declines
              IMF report reveals vulnerability of SA economy
              Independent accounting practices vital to achieving the NDP's SME goals

              Agriculture
                Minister Molewa promotes blue economy
                Sierra Leone: nursing agriculture back to health - Kingsley Ighobor and Ernest Harsch
                New water pipe for Jerome Drive Reservoir

                Building
                  The great pothole problem - Phetane Rapetswane
                  N West looks to fast track funds to fix flood damage
                  African tycoon draws Nigeria, France into 'cement war' in Senegal

                  HR & Recruitment
                    [BizCareers] Career U-turn - Juliette Attwell
                    The birth of Invincible People - Alyn Adams
                    Companies prefer experienced leaders

                    Legal
                      Social media can destroy trust relationship
                      Revised B-BBEE Codes transitional period extended
                      Is this one way Oscar Pistorius will get off? - Sid Peimer

                      Manufacturing
                        Manufacturing confidence up 5 points says BER
                        Beverages business keeps Bowler Metcalf's earnings under pressure - Nick Hedley
                        Brazil Trade Mission to Africa 2014

                        Property
                          German property group planning to list on JSE - Joan Muller
                          Ask the right questions when buying a home
                          Professionals grab bulk of new property investment class

                          Education
                            Millions to benefit from collaboration between universities
                            Registration for International Maths Olympiad at an all-time record

                            Tourism
                              The Park Inn Sandton wins Gold Circle Award
                              SA Rugby Travel secures World Cup tickets
                              Youth travel growth in Cape Town

                              ICT
                                YouTube on crash course in SA
                                The personal cloud - taking digital storage to new heights - Anamika Budree
                                Business expectations of IT higher than ever before - Warren Olivier
                                Take the SAM opportunity to optimise data management - Gary Allemann

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Oink oink - I'd love some pork! - Nina Timm
                                  Zabalaza Festival award winners announced
                                  Assitej SA partners the Naledi Awards

                                  Automotive
                                    Motor trade sales up 2.4% y/y in January
                                    Imperial Auto partners with Headway Gauteng
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