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GBCSA issues 50 Green Star SA certifications in six years
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has achieved an exceptional milestone with 50 Green Star SA certifications in only six years. Read more >>


GreenBiz
Saint-Gobain Gyproc Plasters certified as green products
Ecospecifier SA has announced that Saint-Gobain Gyproc's range of plaster products have achieved their prestigious Premium Ecospecifier SA Product Listing. This accreditation verifies that Saint-Gobain Gyproc range of plasters have undergone an independent and unbiased assessment and are eco and health preferable products. Read more >>

CSI
Nampak goes all-out to keep the Kruger National Park picture perfect

Issued by Nampak

As Africa's largest packaging supplier, Nampak is mindful of the influence that packaging has on the environment and strives to produce packaging that is balanced in terms of providing product protection and preservation, is cost-effective and at the same time takes into account environmental responsibility. Read more >>

Environmental management
Water and gender in spotlight at conference
In most developing countries women and girls are responsible for collecting water for household use, often having to walk long distances carrying heavy loads of water. Having access to water not only for domestic purposes, but for productive purposes, can be a critical part of rising out of poverty. Read more >>

OSCAP will oppose legalisation of rhino horn trade
Delegates who attended the Outraged SA Citizens Against Poaching (OSCAP) conference on rhino horn trade, agreed to work together to ensure that all South Africans were made aware of the risks associated with legalising rhino horn trade. Read more >>

Renewable energy
South Africans have shown that they have the power during Earth Hour

Issued by Spintelligent

South Africans have shown that they have the power to make a difference when they switched off during Earth Hour and achieved a massive, combined 629MW average reduction on electricity usage, according to Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl, programme director for Clean Power Africa and African Utility Week. Read more >>

Sustainable development
WWF-SASSI and Pick n Pay recognise top chefs
South Africa's top chefs and restaurants, who are committing themselves to the priority of using delectable sustainable seafood dishes, were recently honoured at the SASSI Seafood Circle awards sponsored by Pick n Pay. Read more >>


Government

No blackouts foreseen but use power wisely
As South Africa moves to the high demand winter period Eskom says it does not foresee rolling blackouts, but has urged all consumers to use power sparingly. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    CliffCentral to have Official Account on WeChat
    Woolworths' expansion plan in Africa
    Dove Patches film campaign goes live in 57 countries

    Medical
      Advanced procedure unblocks arteries
      Using surgeons to interpret mammograms
      Innovation Prize for Africa 2014 finalists

      Retail
        Supply chain survey underlines importance of customer service - Kate Stubbs
        Revive customer service over Easter - Aki Kalliatakis
        Woolies falls to three-week low on Australian deal - Fifi Peters

        Government
          Health Department to create a pregnancy register
          More must be done to reduce HIV
          EPWP to continue creating jobs

          Mining
            Swedish companies do not adhere to international standards
            Ubifrance to host exhibiting companies at WAMPEX
            Crushtek invests in mobile crushing plant

            CSI
              1000Drawings Cape Town 2014: Doodle for a difference
              AfrAsia Bank and Cape Wine Auction raise over R7m for education
              Help Habitat exceed its build target of 67 houses in one week

              Finance
                Time frame important when investing in unit trusts
                Public audit must improve to prevent waste of taxpayers' money
                Consumers warned of email hacking for bank account details

                Agriculture
                  $1m donation for Taung agri college
                  New research centre to boost food security
                  March rains good for livestock, bad for crop farmers - Mpho Sibanyoni

                  Building
                    UP student wins Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Award
                    Kwikspace completes housing project in Mozambique

                    HR & Recruitment
                      [BizCareers] The job application rut - Juliette Attwell
                      SA's employed likely to retain jobs: report
                      Minister tackles discrimination in the workplace

                      Legal
                        Independent Communications Amended Act signed into law
                        Employment contract must make provision for lawful deductions - Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden
                        Legalising rhino horn trade is too risky

                        Manufacturing
                          Traffic delays expected as the Western Aqueduct progresses
                          carbonTrack begins to manufacture in SA
                          Bagless vacuum cleaner tackles allergens

                          Property
                            Four main reasons for banks rejecting applications
                            Tsogo Sun's guesthouse finalists announced
                            Discovery's Gore buys R103m New York pad - Impiwe Piliso

                            Education
                              Henley announces the Johnny Clegg Scholarship
                              Distance learning growing rapidly in SA
                              Walter Sisulu University leads the way

                              Tourism
                                Come Dine in the Sky
                                Busy week for anti-poaching units in KNP
                                Tourism Act signed into law

                                ICT
                                  Optical media: dead or alive? - Ruben Naicker
                                  'Heartbleed' computer bug may rob you - Matthew Savides
                                  The battle for broadband

                                  Logistics
                                    Kenya Airways, kulula.com announce codeshare agreement
                                    Air Seychelles domestic fleet to arrive mid-2014
                                    Public protector to meet with Sanral on e-tolls billing system

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Uplifting Son of God - Daniel Dercksen
                                      Holding out for a hero - Eugene Yiga
                                      War Horse: live theatre on the big screen - Daniel Dercksen

                                      Automotive
                                        20% of all tyres in Europe to be sold online by 2020, research finds
                                        Toyota recalls 100‚000 SA vehicles
                                        Keep safe on the road during Easter traffic
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