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Flexibility key to doing business
Responses to this year's supply chain foresight survey show a growing maturity towards the role of the supply chain in relation to the business, compared with previous years. Read more >>


Logistics
Bidvest Panalpina Logistics wins gold
Bidvest Panalpina Logistics has achieved a gold award in PMR Africa's annual survey on freight forwarders. Read more >>

Aviation
SAA takes delivery of new aircraft
South African Airways (SAA) has taken delivery of two new A320 aircraft, bringing the number of narrow bodied aircraft to join the fleet, to six, this year. Read more >>

Shipping
Libya intercepts tanker loaded with rebel oil
BENGHAZI, LIBYA: Libyan authorities said they intercepted a North Korean-flagged tanker, which had loaded crude from a rebel-held eastern port, as the conflict over the country's key petroleum revenues escalated. Read more >>

Transport
Driver efficiencies can save SA businesses
Fuel costs are estimated to constitute roughly 45% of total operating costs for many businesses, especially those involved in logistics and transportation. The latest fuel price hike has added to this hefty expense and, for businesses operating a fleet of vehicles, the associated running costs are increasing year on year by 12%. Read more >>

Gloom as feeble economy sheds thousands more jobs
The impact of weak economic growth is being increasingly felt as thousands of jobs disappear and employment prospects dissipate. Read more >>


Government

National disaster centre on high alert
The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has advised provincial and municipal centres in areas affected by the recent floods to begin the necessary response preparedness. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
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    Fake it! Durban promo campaign and the false social media profiles

    Medical
      Reviewing safety of Xylitol - Amanda Rogaly
      Busting aesthetic medicine myths - Dr Nerina Wilkinson

      Retail
        New categories for consumer awards
        Franchising contribution to GDP rising - Simone Cooper
        Rwanda ready for retail investment - Danette Breitenbach

        Government
          Mega project to improve Mpumalanga water supply - Siphiwe Nyathi
          New ambulances to improve maternal services
          More political parties to contest 2014 elections - Nthambeleni Gabara

          Mining
            Accutrak prepares for debut at WAMPEX
            Set Point Mozambique at 2014 MMEC
            Merger between mining companies approved

            CSI
              T-Systems empowers the Emalahleni community
              466/64 Fashion supports children's hospital
              ICHAF introduces rural education programme

              Finance
                BizConnect focuses on financial statements
                Credit lender supports tighter regulation for industry
                Investors should avoid bad news on TV

                Agriculture
                  24% of black households involved in agriculture
                  Rooibos workers concede defeat - Bekezela Phakathi

                  Building
                    GBCSA prepares for 2014 convention

                    GreenBiz
                      OSCAP invites supporters of rhino horn trade
                      Rescued from raging torrents
                      Sanral under fire for destroying rare plants - Bobby Jordan

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Themba Dlamini is BMF's new boss - Evan Pickworth
                        Retrenchment not the end of a career

                        Legal
                          Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr ranked in twelve practice areas

                          Manufacturing
                            Samsung launches triangular air-conditioners
                            Cape Town's oil from plastics project
                            Dyson launches bagless vacuum cleaner

                            Property
                              Is this the right time to fix your bond interest repayments?
                              Property leases - always better in writing
                              Sentiment the main driver of residential property sales

                              Education
                                Registration opens for 2014 ACT Scholarship Awards
                                Dimension Data rewards top matriculants

                                Tourism
                                  Take advantage of the business travel upswing
                                  FlightSiteAgent announces new travel products
                                  Orient Express rebrands: Crazy... or clever - Brian Berkman

                                  ICT
                                    Stop illegitimate mails - save money and increase productivity
                                    Is ADSL a rip-off or not?
                                    Technology trends give way to social trends

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Full DJ line-up for We Are One Colour Festivals announced
                                      Celebrate "Take a Child to the Theatre Today"
                                      Music to my ears - Eugene Yiga

                                      Automotive
                                        New bikes for Harley-Davidson's 2014 range
                                        Super Group buys majority in GWM SA - Mark Allix and David Furlonger
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