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SANRAL denies stopping motorists to check e-tags
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) is not working with the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) to check whether road users are e-tagged or not, says the agency. Read more >>


Aviation
Kenya Airways to fly between Nairobi and Abuja from June
Kenya Airways is set to introduce direct flights between Nairobi and Abuja in Nigeria, as it expands its footprint across the continent. Read more >>




SAA's Kalawe says he expected 'sabotage'

Nicky Smith

South African Airways (SAA) Chief Executive Monwabisi Kalawe, who made headlines over allegations of irregularities relating to the purchase of fuel worth billions and a bid to buy an insolvent airline without the knowledge of the board, says he expected this type of sabotage when he took the job. Read more >>

Railway
Apple Express Rail plans train service to Baywest Mall
Negotiations are currently under way to introduce a train service between Port Elizabeth's beachfront and the new Baywest Mall. Read more >>

Shipping
Numsa numbers may hobble Ngqura plan

Razina Munshi and Mark Allix

The militant National Union of Metalworkers (Numsa) appears to be trying to widen a month-long strike at the Ngqura container terminal in the Coega Industrial Development Zone to include the Port Elizabeth harbour. But the campaign may be floundering because of a lack of numbers and recognition issues. Read more >>

Transport
Grievances will not delay Go Durban project
The eThekwini Municipality says it will go ahead with the construction of the first phase of the multibillion-rand integrated rapid public transport network system despite complaints from some businesses and landowners. Read more >>

Armed metro cops escort Rea Vaya buses after attacks

Penelope Mashego

Attacks on Johannesburg's Rea Vaya buses have forced metro police to provide armed escorts for bus drivers. Read more >>

Gautrain fare rise may alter travel patterns
The Gautrain would not lose commuters because of its price increases, but would see a change in ridership patterns, the Gautrain Management Agency said. Read more >>

SA's motor industry slashes its trade deficit
After racking up a record trade deficit of R42bn in 2012, SA's motor industry almost halved the gap last year - with a little help from Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and a new industry policy. Read more >>

Moving freight effortlessly across Africa

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3S Media, in association with FESARTA, has released the Africa Corridors Handbook which gives transport and logistics managers all the key information they need before drivers embark on a journey. Read more >>


International

Catch a private jet for €550 an hour
PARIS, FRANCE: Once the preserve of the ultra-rich and celebrities, a flight on a private jet is now available for as little as €550 an hour, with technology and competition helping to bring down prices. Read more >>

EU challenges Russia at WTO over duties on vans
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: The European Union said that it had launched a fresh challenge to Russia at the World Trade Organisation, seeking to strike down Moscow's import duties on vans from Germany and Italy. Read more >>


More International


Government

New ministers and their portfolios
Jacob Zuma has announced the creation of new ministries in a bid to transform the economy and to restore the confidence of foreign investors in the country. Read more >>

Taung agricultural hub to connect farmers to markets
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the North West has officially started building the Taung Agro-Hub, which will enable fruit and vegetable producers to gain better access to markets in a more sustainable way. Read more >>


More Government news


Jobs offered

Admin Controller - Materials - Western Cape
Distell seeks a suitably qualified and experienced individual to appoint as administrative controller: materials. Read more >>




All industry news


Marketing & Media
    YouTube creators to help celebrate Madiba's legacy in video
    SA animation studio produces CGI ad for Skoda
    AdReview winners reflect business success - Danette Breitenbach
    Mxit boosts Ackerman's app traffic

    Medical
      Scientists find new way to combat drug resistance in skin cancer
      New MRI analysis predicts stroke patient reaction to clot-busting treatment
      Deciphering the role of fat stem cells in obesity and diabetes

      Retail
        [Net Prophet] How the SA games industry ticks - Sindy Peters
        New Flux Trends pinpoints macro trends for 2015
        Financial support for black milling company

        Government
          Zuma announces new Cabinet
          New MPs to be sworn-in today

          Mining
            Premier optimistic at mediation in platinum strike
            Delco Automotive India to exhibit at WAMPEX
            Improved skills can increase mining sector's contribution to economic growth - Professor Caroline Digby

            CSI
              Pearl Valley Golf Club raises R84,000 for charities
              Community Chest donates R100,000 to schools

              Finance
                Weighing up pros and cons of alternative investments
                High banking fees teach children its costly to save
                Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr hosts Future Leaders Network debate

                Agriculture
                  Sustainable primary production needs a new approach
                  Improvement of food value chain in the spotlight
                  Grain forums request amendments to statutory measures

                  Building
                    New canteen and computer room at Affies completed
                    Building division hurts Stefanutti Stocks results - Mark Allix

                    GreenBiz
                      Environmentalists invited to enter for Eco-Logic Awards
                      Sustainability Week strives to create awareness of environment
                      D'Sa lauded for fight for environmental justice - Melissa Jane Cook

                      HR & Recruitment
                        SA employees fail to report bad behaviour
                        IIE launches new online resource to assist graduates
                        Developing new skills can avoid unemployment

                        Legal
                          Labour Court judgment surprises - Richard Marcus
                          The effect of liquidation on leases - Lucinde Rhoodie and Elnalene Cornelius
                          Implications of amendments to Air Quality Act - Sandra Gore and Gareth Howard

                          Manufacturing
                            SA manufacturing 'pulls African growth down'
                            SA vinyls delegates attend global expos

                            Property
                              Merged property funds would have muscle - Alistair Anderson and Joan Muller
                              Location: What's the big deal?
                              Repo rate stability welcomed

                              Education
                                Maties' students win big with WorkMode app
                                Students collaborate online to relieve stress
                                Kids can now train with PGA professionals at school

                                Tourism
                                  SA Tourism appoints marketing agencies in Brazil
                                  Samsung taps into hotel trends

                                  ICT
                                    A short guide to cloud terminology
                                    Top free Android apps - Peter Davidson
                                    The public sector in the cloud - a good story to tell?

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Mind-bending Transcendence - Daniel Dercksen
                                      Premier brands announce association with fashion film festival
                                      Top 20 steakhouses announced

                                      Automotive
                                        CMH Menlyn Auto named as the MINI Finance Dealer of the Year
                                        The Standard Bank People's Wheels Awards voting polls are going live
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