If there is one thing that is common in SA today, it is a shortage of skills, so it's good news to see that
Denel and the SAAF have agreed to retain 139 skilled jobs. So at least sense has prevailed in this instance.
How was that last braai you had? You enjoyed the steaks? Do I hear you say 'nay'? Well, if you found out your tasty steak was actually the last nag in the Bod Raker Handicap at Kenilworth last Saturday, you might not be able to get a payday out of it... Even if you do happen to be
an old lady who swallowed a horse....
If you thought the board antics at the SABC was the stuff of soap operas, then SAA's board antics seem to be trying to follow on, as minister of public enterprises Malusi Gigaba
says aiKona to South African Airways suspended acting CEO Vuyisile Kona.
And the buck stops... where? Corruption is robbing this country of billions, so it's nice to hear that a new
anti-corruption bureau is to fast track cases against public servants. Now, one hopes that will apply across the board - right to the very top... you know... the cabinet, if evidence of corruption is found?
Finally, our very own bright spark, motoring editor Henrie Geyser reckons that
the new baby Chevrolets now spark even brighter. Just like Henrie then.
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Denel SOC and the South African Air Force (SAAF) have agreed on the future of a skills supply agreement that will result in the retention of 139 skilled positions. 
Chinese car maker Geely is the preferred candidate of only two companies worldwide on a shortlist to partner the promising American electric car manufacturer Fisker, whose executives have just returned from China after a visit over the Chinese New Year period. 
Consumer goods group AVI has reported an 8% rise in headline earnings per share to 210c in the six months ended December‚ from 194.2c a year ago. 
Growing affluence in emerging markets is good news for manufacturers of gas-guzzling vehicles. 
Franchise restaurant group Spur Corporation last week reported diluted headline earnings per share of 89.91c for the six months ended December‚ up 35.3% from the previous period. 
Global furniture retailer and manufacturer Steinhoff International Holdings on Tuesday (5 March) said that group revenue grew 52% to R57.3bn while operating profit was up 36% to R5.0bn. Cash generated from operations increased 44% to R4.5bn. 
NEW DELHI, INDIA: Car sales in India's once-booming passenger market plunged nearly 26% last month on an annual basis, their worst performance in 12 years, industry figures showed on Monday (11 March). 
TOKYO, JAPAN: A management shake-up at Toyota heralds a new era which will force the firm to look beyond the narrow confines of corporate life in Japan and help it in the global marketplace, analysts said last week. 
HELSINKI, FINLAND: Nokia, once the world's biggest mobile phone maker, said its chief executive Stephen Elop received no bonus in 2012, reducing his overall income by 45%. 
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: Global sales of cars, buses, utility vehicles and trucks are expected to grow by 3% this year, down from 5% in 2012, according to a forecast published on Wednesday (6 March). 
HANOVER, GERMANY: From a glove that can be used as a mobile phone to a remote-controlled spy helicopter, this year's CeBIT, the world's top high-technology product fair, showcases a bewildering array of gadgets. 
South Africa has started talks to establish bilateral trade relations in agriculture with the Republic of Belarus, the department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries said on Monday (11 March) 
The Western Cape is on track to establish itself as Africa's Silicon Valley, which bodes well for the province's drive to become a centre of business excellence, the Cape Chamber of Commerce said last week. 
The biggest decrease in the rate of unemployment in South Africa last year was recorded in Gauteng, economic development MEC Nkosiphendule Kolisile said on Sunday (10 March). 
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