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Climate change impact must figure in food production efforts
Countries need to shift to more sustainable food systems, stepping up action to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva told participants at the seventh Forum on Agriculture in Morocco. Read more >>


GreenBiz
UKZN law student presented with Garlicke & Bousfield award
Caleb Jones, a University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) environmental law student, has been presented with the coveted Garlicke & Bousfield Environmental Law Award. Read more >>

Climate change
Climate adaptation advice for cities in global South

Jaspreet Kindra

JOHANNESBURG: Cities in developing countries with quality health, housing and water drainage systems, can more easily adapt to a changing climate, says the new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. Read more >>

CSI
GrandWest exhibits at Kirstenbosch Plant Fair
Grannies Green Nursery at Sun International's GrandWest Casino in Cape Town is the first casino in South Africa to become an indigenous fynbos exhibitor at the 39th annual Plant Fair held at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Read more >>

A Re Yeng construction gets environmentally friendly
PRETORIA: The City of Tshwane will plant wild olive trees along the A Re Yeng construction sites as a means of ploughing back into the environment. Read more >>

Retailers raise R3m for rhino conservation
As the enabler of the Adopt So Our Rhino Don't Die campaign, Bavaria Brewery initiated the historic fund-raising collaboration between Woolworths, Spar, Massmart, Pick 'n Pay and divisions of the Shoprite Checkers Group. Read more >>

Environmental management
Protection of wildlife a priority at Steyn City
In February this year, an injured Spotted Eagle Owl was found near the club house at Steyn City, north of Johannesburg, and taken to FreeMe Rehabilitation Centre for indigenous wildlife in the nearby Paulshof, where he was treated accordingly for an injured wing. Read more >>

Sustainable development
Registration for Green Building Council Convention open
Registration for the 7th annual Green Building Council Convention, hosted by the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA), has officially opened. The convention will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 10-12 September. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Rise of transmedia - new white paper
    Unilever offers five Cannes scholarships
    Discover Digital ready for Internet TV in SA

    Medical
      Hair-raising findings on Brazilian straighteners

      Retail
        Mobile education apps shine in growth markets
        Inside Africa unveils vintage fashion movement
        'Orange spreads your wings' young designer winners

        Government
          Trade in illicit cigarettes hits tax revenue - Linda Ensor
          Crackdown on political violence
          Easter road fatalities 'decline'

          Mining
            Centre for miners to open at Carletonville Hospital
            Zuma gives Marikana Commission more time

            CSI
              Sanlam and Avocado Vision partner to improve financial literacy
              Explore sustainability concepts with the iStart2 Challenge
              'Fat boys' raise funds at IRONMAN for Signature of Hope Trust

              Finance
                Clicks turnover up 9.6% to R9.3bn - Zeenat Moorad
                Economic risks a 'challenge' to SA's life sector - Gillian Jones
                Batseta announces members of interim board

                Agriculture
                  Cape Wools to host international congress
                  NSPCA urges farmers to plan ahead
                  Cooperatives benefit from agro-processing initiative

                  Building
                    Pilanesberg project to improve water supply
                    Corobrik wins Diamond Arrow Award once again
                    R1.2b road upgrade to link Pongola, Dumbe

                    HR & Recruitment
                      [BizCareers] Don't curb your enthusiasm in an interview - Juliette Attwell

                      Legal
                        Pistorius trial tells us a lot about our society - Anton Harber
                        Competition Commission appeals against tribunal's SAB decision - Leana Engelbrecht
                        Norton Rose Fulbright announces partner promotions

                        Manufacturing
                          Impahla Clothing has world's first photovoltaic power plant for Puma
                          March PPI up from 7.7% to 8.2%

                          Property
                            Upsurge in demand for 'affordable' Bluff homes
                            Smart home technology catches on
                            Rebosis distribution of 48.50c per linked unit

                            Education
                              Innovative technology transforms rural classrooms
                              First UNESCO-IHE class graduates
                              Auditions at the National School of the Arts

                              Tourism
                                WTM Africa backs responsible tourism initiatives
                                Speed Marketing Sessions return to Indaba 2014
                                ABTA launches African Business Travel Conference

                                ICT
                                  New Huawei Container Data Centre Solution
                                  Minister pleased with steps to cut communication costs - Samuel Mungadze

                                  Logistics
                                    Truck stops planned along Trans Kalahari Corridor
                                    Traffic congestion choking SA business
                                    February goods transported by land decreases 4.4% y/y

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      The Hops Harvest Festival returns to Wild Clover Farm
                                      2014 SAMA winners announced
                                      Good sports - Eugene Yiga

                                      Automotive
                                        Volkswagen produces apprenticeship graduates
                                        Nissan builds a car in Nigeria after new automotive policy
                                        CMH says e-toll system cannot work - Marc Hasenfuss
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