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Businesses should capitalise on Africa's rising opportunities
As Africa is home to seven of the 10 fastest growing economies in the world, the continent is fast becoming top of mind for many global businesses. Read more >>


Logistics
Catalys and Demica form strategic alliance
Catalys Supply Chain Finance has formed a strategic alliance with the UK-based technology specialist of working capital solutions, Demica. Read more >>

Johnson Controls welcomes Black Supplier Input Committee
Johnson Controls has welcomed the formation of the South African Supplier Diversity Council's Black Supplier Input Committee (SASDC's BSIC). The BSIC's role will be to interact with, and represent SASDC-certified black suppliers, identifying their collective needs and providing advice to SASDC on its programmes. Read more >>

Aviation
Comair launches its Cadet Pilot Training Programme
Comair Limited, operator of British Airways in southern Africa and kulula.com, welcomed a further two new candidates to its Cadet Pilot Training Programme for 2014, at a ceremony held at the Comair Training Centre (CTC) in Johannesburg. Read more >>

Distribution
Santova seeks to expand trade corridors

Marc Hasenfuss

Supply chain management specialist Santova‚ could look to push into busy African markets in the financial year ahead. Read more >>

Game may have to halt food sales

Nick Hedley

Massmart's (MSM's) intention to grow its food offering at Game stores has been dealt another blow by exclusivity clauses that protect incumbent grocers in malls from competition. Read more >>

Railway
Transnet wants to 'industrialise railways'

Amanda Visser

Small- and medium-sized engineering companies must create niche markets for themselves to supply Transnet with parts for the locomotives that the freight logistics company envisages building within the next two to three decades. Read more >>

Shipping
Transnet workers were victims of 'co-ordinated attacks'

Mark Allix

Transnet says there were 10 "coordinated attacks" last week against workers who had chosen not to take part in strike action organised by the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (Numsa) at its Ngqura Container Terminal near Port Elizabeth. Read more >>

Transport
Sanral urged to reveal its secret costs

Philani Nombembe

The City of Cape Town is embroiled in a bitter court battle in an attempt to make the SA National Roads Agency make public the "secret" costs of the proposed introduction of e-tolling on the N1 and N2 highways in Western Cape. Read more >>

Sanral responds to "misleading" ads ruling
Sanral says it has noted the rulings by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) regarding two of its ad campaigns, which have been described as misleading. Read more >>

Cape Town's SA's most congested capital
The N1 highway into Cape Town is the most gridlocked route in the most congested city in South Africa . Read more >>


International

Nissan new e-NV200 electric car
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN: Nissan has unveiled its second all-electric vehicle, the e-NV200, the Japanese car manufacturer's latest push into the eco-friendly car sector despite disappointing sales. Read more >>


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    SuperSport lines up FIFA World Cup digital viewing

    Medical
      Philanthropist gives Rotary US$1 million for polio eradication
      Reducing TB in HIV patients through two-pronged approach
      A new device deciphers the language of cells - Bruce Fellman

      Retail
        How consumer behaviour affects design decisions
        Consumers' responsibility to food safety - Leanne Tee
        Woolworths deal may be in Australian magnate's line of fire - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Germany pulling out of SKA disappointing
          Chief Justice responds to criticism over religion, law
          Former deputy police commissioner arrested for fraud

          Mining
            SA mining sector invited to explore Peru
            Set Point to showcase services at Botswana conference
            WESSA objects against application to mine near nature reserve

            CSI
              Making magic with a love movement - Danette Breitenbach
              CSI: a business imperative - Danette Breitenbach
              'Night of 1000 Drawings' to raise funds for better learning conditions

              Finance
                Recession unlikely in second quarter: Reserve Bank
                Sanlam looking to invest in Africa, South-East Asia - Phakamisa Ndzamela
                Private Equity Industry Survey reflects 17% increase in funds

                Agriculture
                  WWF-SA expert to address Food Security Seminar
                  Food security in spotlight at AgriYouth Indaba
                  Minister Zokwana committed to farm worker sectoral determination

                  Building
                    15 finalists for AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture
                    US launches USD1bn push for off-grid Africa power
                    Transnet CE plans to 'industrialise railways' - Amanda Visser

                    GreenBiz
                      Closing date for Green Talents comp draws closer
                      Rising sea-levels in the spotlight during environment month

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Improving efficiency a top priority among businesses - Rona Sauer
                        Unique perspective of youth is driving SA's development goals
                        Young professionals are transforming the workplace - Rona Sauer

                        Legal
                          Bentley wins LexisNexis Prize for Legal Practitioners
                          Competition Commission appeals against Tribunal's finding - Leana Engelbrecht

                          Manufacturing
                            Mondi to buy US Graphic Packaging International for $105m - Alistair Anderson
                            SA's manufacturing figures drop, raising red flags - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi and Nick Hedley

                            Property
                              When will the Real Estate Sector become BEE compliant?
                              Women on an even playing field in the property game
                              Kyalami track could fetch at least R120m - Nick Hedley

                              Education
                                Rally to Read brings literacy to primary schools
                                Students may end up with debts they can't pay
                                Microsoft eTourism Workshop to empower local SMEs
                                Wits to host Digital Africa Festival

                                Tourism
                                  Suncoast kick starts careers
                                  Travelstart releases 2014 Travel Trends Report
                                  Best places to visit in summer - Amelia Verona

                                  ICT
                                    "New age" estate agency launches
                                    Tips for using ATMs and avoiding credit card cloning in Brazil
                                    Frost & Sullivan, African electronic test equipment market report findings

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Final five in Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships announced
                                      Wined, dined and treated fine at the The Twelve Apostles - Ruth Cooper
                                      2014 MTV Africa Music Awards winners

                                      Automotive
                                        Two Centennial Edition Maseratis for SA
                                        Opel outlines growth plan until 2022
                                        Toyota's CEO stresses importance of Hino Trucks
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