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SAA continues to cut losses‚ but further bail-out 'crucial'
[Linda Ensor] Struggling South African Airways (SAA) will report a smaller loss in the year to end-March despite the ravaging effects of the weaker rand on fuel costs‚ the state-owned airline's chief executive‚ Monwabisi Kalawe said recently. Read more >>


Aviation
Rise of the smaller airlines

Rob Baker

At the start of this year I made 22 predictions for travel in South Africa, one of which was that I expected a new airline to start up. This prediction is coming true, but in a completely unexpected way. Read more >>

SAA's new plan will not put an end to the farce

Leon Louw

South African Airways (SAA) has a new plan. No, not that plan, not last year's plan, or the preceding plan, or the succession of failed plans since the airline industry was nationalised in 1934, but a new one. There is nothing new in the plan, but it is a new plan. It is, as before, a special kind of plan, not for what will happen, but for what will not happen. Read more >>

Shipping
Mykonos Offshore Regatta to host RCYC Sailing Academy
Members of the Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) Sailing Academy are very proud to take part in the Mykonos Offshore Regatta for the first time this year on the 28 February 2014. Read more >>

Transport
Midnight trains laid on for Gauteng revellers
People on the highveld will be able to party this weekend and still be able to catch the Gautrain home after midnight. Read more >>

BA to provide bicycle drop-off service for Cape Argus Cycle Tour
British Airways (operated by Comair) and kulula.com will once again provide an exclusive bicycle drop-off service for customers to transport their bicycles safely and hassle free to and from Cape Town. Read more >>

MBSA's' confidence in SA survives as revenue rises 28%

David Furlonger

Mercedes-Benz SA (MBSA) overcame a crippling industry strike and general market slowdown in new vehicle sales to post a 28.7% revenue increase last year. Read more >>

Taxi drivers get an image boost
To some, taxi drivers are just a bunch of road hogs who are a menace to other road users and rude to commuters. Read more >>


International

Volvo to turn cars into boxes for online shoppers
STOCKHOLM - Swedish auto maker Volvo said on Thursday it was developing a system to enable online shopping deliveries direct to customers' cars rather than their homes. Read more >>

AT&T, IBM in big data tie-up
NEW YORK, USA: AT&T and IBM announced plans to join forces to help cities, utilities and others use big data analytics to better manage their infrastructure. Read more >>


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Government

Adoption of SEZ Bill to support industrialisation
The adoption of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Bill 2013 will be a significant milestone for the National Development Plan (NDP) and will support broader-based industrial growth says Trade and Industry Minister, Rob Davies. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Why all social media isn't for everyone - Thandi Guilherme
    Creative Circle results for January 2014

    Retail
      Food Routes platform launched for avid foodie travellers
      Dispelling franchising myths - Jan de Beer
      Clover opens expanded production, distribution facility

      Government
        Winds of change for community media
        Voters urged to register before roll closes
        Gauteng seeks policies to address energy security

        Mining
          Premier Modise condemns torching of mineworker
          Clear Asset to auction mining equipment
          Zambia's mining industry in spotlight at CBM-TEC

          CSI
            Cycling from Sun City to Cape Town for charity
            Five Roses Tea accepts Shoprite's RAKNomination

            Finance
              SA professionals expect rand to weaken further
              Distell Group's earnings up 21% to 503c
              Sun International's earnings down 20% to 325c

              Agriculture
                Agri Minister throws the net to probe fishing quotas complaints
                RCL Foods's earnings fall from 17,3c to 4.7c
                Music video aims to improve agriculture

                Building
                  Construction industry needs government's support
                  Construction starts on new road at Baywest
                  A future of 'smart cities' in Africa

                  GreenBiz
                    Enter the Better Living competition
                    Scatec Solar extends footprint in Africa
                    N Cape to shine as SA's renewable energy hub

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Over R1bn approved by Small Business Agency
                      [BizCareers] Asking the right questions - Juliette Attwell

                      Legal
                        Namibian Competition Commission prohibits merger in road surfacing market - Leana Engelbrecht
                        POPI - can you afford not to comply? - Johan Botes, Lauren Salt and Tracy Robbins
                        Waste management licence terms amended

                        Manufacturing
                          Toolmaker training a great success story says TASA chairman
                          Kilowatt AV and Sight and Sound join forces
                          PPC looks to seal big Africa deals - Nick Hedley

                          Property
                            Shoprite signs 10-year lease at Gosforth Park
                            Trafalgar Property offers Rentshield benefits to clients
                            Hyprop's interim distribution up 9.5%

                            Education
                              How to spot a distance-learning scam
                              Media Works comments on White Paper for Post School Education and Training
                              Wyzetalk launches The Graduate Hub

                              Tourism
                                Protea Hotel Kampala offers free Wi-Fi on shuttles
                                Indaba to remain Africa's premier travel trade show

                                ICT
                                  CIOs: The centre of value creation
                                  ICT can reduce SA's energy consumption
                                  The future of storage - Bruce Busansky

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    John Newman announced as headline act for Sowing the Seeds 2014
                                    Some of the world's finest at the Celebration of Bubbles Festival
                                    Interview with UB40 - Ruth Cooper

                                    Automotive
                                      Self-driving car concept will transform working on the move
                                      Porsche scoops SA Car of the Year title - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
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