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Transformation of Sandton Twin Towers results in Green Star rating
Atrium on 5th, previously known as the Sandton Twin Towers in Johannesburg, has been awarded Green Star Office v1 Design rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). read more>>



Property
Private Property launches an Android app

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Private Property aims to further its market reach following the launch of its Android app - a move prompted by the successful iPhone app that the property portal recently brought to consumers... read more>>
Commercial
Dihlabeng Mall in Bethlehem gets 5000m2 extension
Dihlabeng Mall in Bethlehem, acquired by Investec Property Fund in June 2014, is to get a 5000m2 extension, anchored by a full-line Woolworth's store of over 3000m2. The expansion is scheduled to open for trading in August 2015. read more>>
Fairvest distribution surpasses forecast

Alistair Anderson

Fairvest, which specialises in shopping centres near taxi ranks and in rural areas, has added four properties to its mix in the year to June, in a bid to substantially grow its property portfolio. read more>>
Property Management
'Green-over' of The Towers underway
Redefine Properties has planned a major transformation of the The Towers (previously Standard Bank Centre) in Cape Town's CBD to meet the most innovative 'green building' standards. read more>>
Insured has a duty to mitigate property damages

Adam Civin and Alec Veitch

This article seeks to explore when and if an insured person is bound to a term placing an obligation on the insured to mitigate his/her covered losses. This duty is not always an explicit term of an insurance contract and can often be a tacit term. read more>>
Rental
How rental insurance minimises your risk as a landlord
The rental property market appeals to landlords wanting to earn a passive income on their rental properties, but they face the risk of non-payment by tenants, as well as property damage and even theft. read more>>
Flexi-term letting could be the answer
Winter in Cape Town often results in a drop in visitors looking for short-term accommodation, while much of Joburg and its surrounds become reminiscent of a ghost town over summer months when residents seek December refuge closer to the beach. read more>>
Residential
Pam Golding Properties to exhibit local and international residential properties
Pam Golding Properties is bringing a range of residential properties available for purchase or rent to the Gauteng market at the group's national property exhibition in Sandton City next week. read more>>
Government
Corrupt officials - 100 convictions sought
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Performance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Administration, Jeff Radebe, says government aims to achieve at least 100 convictions against people fingered for corruption in the public service. read more>>
Security boost for SA malls after thefts
Gauteng police will increase visibility in and around some of the malls that have been identified as high-risk shopping areas, says Provincial Police Commissioner Lesetja Mothiba. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    The new ingredient to the marketing mix is also its most important - Elodie Burls
    The meme that took a bite out of Apple - Louise Marsland

    Medical
      Sitting is the new smoking - Lucy Le Roux
      'I am the voice of lymphoma' campaign for World Lymphoma Awareness Day

      Retail
        Watch Chef of the Year 2014 finals on YouTube
        Heineken turns down SABMiller takeover bid - Nick Hedley
        Janine Janse van Rensburg wins 'Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2014'

        Government
          Dti expecting good audit results, says minister
          Youth employment review now available
          400 schools in Gauteng now have proper sanitation

          Mining
            Beneficiation needs favourable environment
            IWC buys Vectus
            Acid mine drainage still an issue, says Set Point Laboratory

            CSI
              Night of 1000 Drawings raises R130k for Thomas Wildschutt Primary
              UNISA alleviates impact of academic conference on environment
              REDISA sponsors isiXhosa writing competition

              Finance
                Understanding cyber-criminals is key to prevent attacks - William Lawrence
                Confidence in public financial literacy very low
                Family-owned businesses struggle to find financing

                Agriculture
                  Livestock imports from Namibia no threat to SA - Annelie Coleman
                  Afgri partners with East African exchange - Nick Hedley
                  Kumba hands over R16m bioenergy and organic vegetable project

                  Building
                    Second tender awarded for NAA project
                    DBSA returns to profitability with historic disbursement record - Evan Pickworth

                    GreenBiz
                      Qmod launches educational platform in SA
                      Greenpoint Surfriders Foundation aims to promote conservation
                      Green entrepreneurship thrives in Africa

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] How to tell whether you've got the class bully as a boss - Juliette Attwell
                        Support from loved ones linked to entrepreneurial success
                        World Design Capital 2014 recognised projects

                        Legal
                          Proper planning important when buying a farm - Pierre le Roux
                          African countries are tightening up tax policies - Jeff Blackbeard and David White

                          Manufacturing
                            SA July manufacturing production down 7.9% y/y
                            Mechanisation brings profits and jobs says Coka

                            Education
                              The Times' Phendulani Literacy Quiz gets underway this week
                              Partners for Possibility takes education to new levels

                              Tourism
                                Klink Awards launches, encourages consumers to vote
                                Record profits for Mango
                                Midlands Meander Guide, Midlands Meander Experience launched

                                ICT
                                  Leasing IT equipment to cut costs
                                  Safeguarding against an Apple iCloud hack - Guillaume Lovet
                                  The changing role of malware detection technology

                                  Logistics
                                    Access to integrated information is critical for logistics processes - Michael Frans

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Breaking the silence - Daphne Cooper
                                      Jeremy Loops to open for The Fray in Cape Town
                                      Gut-busting gags at Nando's Mass Hysteria - Sindy Peters

                                      Automotive
                                        Tolls take toll on car dealerships
                                        Global carmakers say India must reform to attract industry
                                        ZF Friedrichshafen to buy US' TRW for $11.7bn

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