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Property
Tourism growth creates spin-offs for property market
Over the past 20 years, the tourism sector's contribution to South Africa's GDP has increased significantly - with an average annual average real growth rate of 7.3%, creating jobs and generating valuable foreign currency. read more>>
Commercial
Nedbank invests R1.3bn in Newtown Junction development
Helping to restore its iconic standing as one of South Africa's thriving marketplaces, Nedbank has announced the grand opening of Newtown Junction Mall - a R1.3 billion investment in the CBD precinct. read more>>
Growthpoint partners with Cavaleros to develop 43ha site in Samrand
Growthpoint Properties has acquired a fully-serviced 43 hectare site in Samrand from the Cavaleros Group - its largest industrial land deal to date. read more>>
UDZ tax incentive extended for six years

Graeme Palmer

In 2003 the Urban Development Zone (UDZ) tax incentive was introduced under section 13quat of the Income Tax Act, 1962 to promote urban renewal in demarcated areas. read more>>
Why to invest in energy efficient commercial property
Together with South Africa's challenging economic climate and the looming 2016 carbon tax system, the ROI of energy efficient (EE) commercial buildings in South Africa makes the employment of an EE solution an important investment decision for property and business owners alike. read more>>
Property Management
A checklist for selecting someone to manage your sectional title
With the increased demand for sectional title properties in South Africa comes the need for more experienced and compliant property management companies to service this growing demand and further stimulate the growth of the local property sector. read more>>
Government
Mining fundamental for SA economy
Mining was one of the key industries in the South African economy with a total income of R408bn in 2012, says Statistician General Pali Lehohla. read more>>
Public Works has wasted R34,9bn
The Department of Public Works has uncovered R34.9bn in irregular expenditure dating back to 2001, Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi says. read more>>
Ekurhuleni asks residents to use 'other means' to view statements
Ekurhuleni council has asked its residents who are not receiving their printed municipal accounts because of the Post Office strike to use of other options to view their monthly statement. read more>>
State says it's made progress on improving service delivery countrywide
Good progress has been made in the provision of basic services over the first quarter of ANC's government's new term in office according to the Chairman of the Governance and Administration Cluster and Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Digify bootcamp ready for more applicants
    Celebrating winners of Loeries Adams & Adams Young Creatives Award
    When brands troll brands - Louise Marsland

    Medical
      Serendipity and Prof David Salant's odyssey to find a human autoantigen

      Retail
        Angry mall owners sue Pick n Pay in Mauritius contract row - Matthew Savides
        Influential use of colour in store design - Callie van der Merwe

        Government
          Vandalism, theft caused water crisis in Jo'burg
          38% of Western Cape farm projects fail

          CSI
            FUEL donates iPads to Bright Start
            Ford announces establishment of wildlife foundation
            Coca-Cola and BT connect communities with free internet access

            Finance
              MasterCard appoints new division president for SA
              Metropolitan launches new mobile app
              Carbon offset mechanism can be aligned with carbon budgeting approach

              Agriculture
                Hobie Beach fish farm spawns shark fears

                Building
                  SA, Russia nuclear deal one of many energy-related agreements
                  Breaking down silos
                  Invitation to submit abstracts for DistribuTECH conference

                  GreenBiz
                    Solar electricity makes good financial sense
                    Encouraging next generation to go green
                    Worsening climate change could affect the economy - Richard Munang and Jessica Andrews

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Entrepreneurship and philanthropy - Zimkhitha Mqutheni
                      Win a trip to Silicon Valley
                      Fight brewing between Gordhan and PPC? - Nick Hedley

                      Legal
                        E-tolls 90% compliant with CPA - Chantelle Gladwin and Nikita Theodosiou
                        Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr hosts employment seminar

                        Manufacturing
                          Mega cities of the future require local electricity production - Sven Lindström
                          Strikes hurt metal output in SA - Mark Allix
                          Bowler Metcalf to merge bottling operations - Marc Hasenfuss

                          Education
                            Livity Africa calls for support of digital bootcamp
                            Color Accounting eliminates the vagueness of accounting language
                            COHS offers accredited US high school diplomas

                            Tourism
                              Skukuza Safari Lodge opens up for public participation
                              Luxury and refinement flood back to Franschhoek following water-damage revamp - Brian Berkman

                              ICT
                                Enhancing digital content security in the age of information overload - Mark Hiller
                                Why the cloud makes so much sense in Africa - Oliver Potgieter
                                Hyper connectivity - Jessie Rudd

                                Logistics
                                  Gauteng Transport Commission to improve transport service delivery
                                  Aviation authorities sign agreement with DRC
                                  Regulatory compliance remains the top supply chain pain point

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Fringe benefits - Eugene Yiga
                                    Bombay Bicycle Club to headline Synergy Live
                                    Earliest surviving English opera to play at the Fugard

                                    Automotive
                                      Joburg Motor Show a platform to engage with consumers
                                      Isuzu's Kempston Road truck plant upgraded
                                      Belaz trucks may boost ELB's earnings - Nick Hedley

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