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Grindrod makes progress with its logistics supply chains
[Mark Allix] Grindrod continued to make "meaningful progress" last year in improving and expanding its integrated logistics supply chains along key commodity corridors. Read more >>


Cargo & Storage
Basil Read's two projects worth more than R400m

Mark Allix

Construction‚ mining and engineering group Basil Read says it has secured two projects together worth more than R400m. Read more >>

Railway
Overview of Gordhan's budget
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced a large expenditure plan that will be anchored around the National Development Plan (NDP). Read more >>

Shipping
Concern grows over rising piracy off West Africa
Grey, sleek, bristling with massive cannon and an assortment of machine guns, the French navy's Commandant Birot is well-equipped to patrol Africa's most dangerous stretches of ocean. Read more >>


International

WiFi in the sky set for takeoff
SINGAPORE - WiFi in aircraft, hobbled in the past by slow speeds, could soon take off as new technology enables passengers to surf the web as if they were in a coffee shop, Internet executives say. Read more >>


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Government

SAA considers pilot programme to develop future pilots
National carrier South African Airways (SAA) is investigating the possibility of using the in-flight relief pilot programme as a meaningful way of developing future pilots. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    A media guide to the Oscar Pistorius trial - Shamin Chibba
    Oscar trial - Media circus or fair reportage? - Marion Scher
    Sleazeball marketing... or not? - Janine Lazarus
    Attack the Goliath, be the David of PR agencies - Zimaseka Njomi

    Medical
      New research on HIV-neutralising antibodies
      Simple solutions to managing health information

      Retail
        Budget favours SMES, wine industry
        The Clothing Bank expands to Midrand
        Massmart 2013 sales rise 9.8%; all divisions perform - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Plan to boost SA's skills base
          ICT policy must include all South Africans

          Mining
            CSMI appoints new director
            WearCheck opens laboratory in Ghana

            CSI
              Kumba gives bursaries to Postmasburg learners
              Soweto school receives library from SARU
              FirstRand's CSI That Works addresses gender-based violence

              Finance
                SA takes second place on African Transformation Index
                Old Mutual sees strong customer growth - Gillian Jones

                Agriculture
                  Agriculture central to fighting poverty, unemployment
                  ASUF conference aims to unite agriculture
                  Astral Foods achieves big jump off low base - Nick Hedley

                  Building
                    GBCSA certifies 50th Green Star building
                    Woodglaze Trading fined R1.4m by NHBRC

                    GreenBiz
                      Conference will focus on legalising rhino horn trade
                      Measures to improve energy efficiency

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] Unpaid dogsbody - it's never OK! - Juliette Attwell
                        Tips for self-promotion at the workplace
                        Maximising social media channels for talent management - Yolandi Nortje

                        Legal
                          Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr voted best in Africa
                          China's new trademark laws a boon for SA companies - Donvay Wegierski
                          Adams & Adams named best IP law firm

                          Manufacturing
                            BAT manages 4% increase in revenue - Marc Hasenfuss
                            Fund boosts plan to grow industrialists
                            Manufacturing activity rebound lifts GDP - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

                            Property
                              Assest do not necessarily assist in obtaining a bond award
                              Joburg blue-chip companies relocating

                              Education
                                School for visually impaired receives specialised computer lab - Siphiwe Nyathi
                                Meet PLOXXI the cardboard computer
                                Cutting education costs without compromising quality

                                Tourism
                                  Wine, dine and recline with Food Routes
                                  Explorer Club launches affordable African adventures
                                  "Heavyweight" brands sign for inaugural WTM Africa

                                  ICT
                                    MTN and Ericsson to trial new Radio Dot System
                                    Lower interconnect fees benefit consumers
                                    Telkom says MTN, Vodacom working against SA's interests - Carol Paton

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Dreamshade to tour SA
                                      Hitting the right note - Eugene Yiga
                                      Get into the Groove with Glenfiddich

                                      Automotive
                                        SA's vehicle sales down 3.1% y/y
                                        BP showcases latest generation diesel fuel
                                        Technology trumps performance for many car buyers
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