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One million solar lamps light up Africa
[Melissa Jane Cook] SolarAid reached a milestone on 25 March when it sold its millionth solar light in Africa, proving that a charity can use business-based solutions to bring about large-scale social change. Read more >>


GreenBiz
Government talks green jobs
PRETORIA: The Department of Environmental Affairs will this week lead the National Green Jobs Dialogue, which will serve as a platform for refining current government approaches to green jobs. Read more >>

CSI
Konica Minolta sponsors 500 trees for township
Konica Minolta South Africa has funded 500 tree saplings as part of Food & Trees for Africa's (FTFA) Trees for Homes project. The trees will be planted in the Rethabiseng township near Bronkhorstspruit and crowds of community members turned out in force for the hand over on Monday, 24 March. Read more >>

Environmental management
Webber Wentzel helps fight illicit trade in SA's wildlife
Leading South African law firm Webber Wentzel has provided a sponsorship of R100,000 to the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) to assist the organisation to prevent illegal trade in South Africa's threatened wildlife species. Read more >>

Sustainable development
SANEDI pledges support for 49M
The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) recently pledged its support for the 49M initiative. SANEDI is a government agency mandated to encourage a transition to a low-carbon economy in South Africa. Read more >>

GBCSA launches new online learning system
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has announced the launch of a new online learning system which will play host to a number of new programmes and upgraded existing courses to increase the availability and delivery of necessary green building education in South Africa. Read more >>


Government

Government talks green jobs
The Department of Environmental Affairs will this week lead the National Green Jobs Dialogue, which will serve as a platform for refining current government approaches to green jobs. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Close shaves for 5FM's shock jocks
    Mandela's former aide to publish memoirs
    Where is your content marketing plan? - Athar Naser

    Medical
      Orphan drugs market offers big financial incentives
      Space makes the heart grow rounder
      Commemorating Global Asbestos Awareness Week

      Retail
        Consumers in SA 'easily switch to rivals' - Evan Pickworth
        Extend shelf life, variety to extend profits - Craig Binnion
        SA raids Unilever, Malaysian firm in competition probe

        Government
          Structural change needed in SA economy
          Billions to be spent on Pretoria boulevard
          SARS sets sights on Zuma after Nkandla report

          Mining
            Robots that can save miners' lives - Shamin Chibba
            Pilot Crushtec signs first export contract
            Molygraph to début at WAMPEX 2014

            CSI
              Countless ways to give back with 5 for Change
              A novel way to build teams: volunteer

              Finance
                Executives see tax system encouraging compliance - Amanda Visser
                Ubank hiring aimed at growth among workers - Phakamisa Ndzamela
                SA's accountants model to be exported - Evan Pickworth

                Agriculture
                  Young breeder wins top prize at Lichtenburg Show
                  March tractor sales up 11% in March says Saama
                  50 years of Simmentalers - Annelie Coleman

                  Building
                    R25b housing project for Durban
                    Alert Steel share price drop as it fails to get out of red - Mark Allix
                    Construction of Bowman Gilfillan building commences

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Development projects key to poverty alleviation in rural areas - Abram Molelemane
                      Dismissals must be based on fair reasons - Jacques van Wyk
                      HRDC pledges support for small business

                      Legal
                        Patel wins Client Choice International award
                        South Africans get opportunity to run for president
                        Pistorius, Dewani cases validate SA's robust justice system - Miller Matola

                        Manufacturing
                          High costs for SA foundries, but strong government support
                          Trade Minister approves revised MCEP guidelines
                          Manufacturers in the spotlight at Oil & Gas Africa Expo

                          Property
                            Arup reveals its vision for the cities of the future
                            Tax tips: how property can save you money - Kathy East
                            Private sector to alleviate student housing shortage

                            Education
                              Must-have educational tools for e-learners - Peter Davidson
                              Girl Child Institute of Mentorship programme launched
                              SES urges Africa to embrace satellite technology

                              Tourism
                                Protea Hotel Capital gets a make-over
                                kulula hosted first ever braai in the sky
                                Survey reveals what SA business travellers are missing

                                ICT
                                  One-third of phishing attacks aim to steal money
                                  ICT continuity: Are you spending enough or too much?
                                  Orange Horizons testing WiFi services in SA

                                  Logistics
                                    Chevron expands Uzuko Carriers' territory
                                    Manufacturing Circle warns against higher port tariffs - Mark Allix
                                    Cable thieves darken e-toll roads

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      A contemporary experience of Noah - Daniel Dercksen
                                      Glide through different glow zones at the Neon Run
                                      Magical world of bucket list destinations - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                      SA's first Fashion Film Festival

                                      Automotive
                                        Growth in the commercial vehicle segment could boost tyre demand
                                        March new vehicle sales down 0.2% to 55‚363 units
                                        Ford setting sales records
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