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Investment in road infrastructure will unlock growth
CAPE TOWN: The Department of Transport says it will, over the next financial year, focus its energy on investing in developing the road, rail, maritime and aviation infrastructure networks in order to help unlock the full potential of the economy. Read more >>


Logistics
Vivotek camera monitors behaviour patterns of drivers
Westcon Security Solutions has introduced a new camera which will enable fleet and transport managers to monitor the behaviour patterns of drivers. Read more >>

Focus on sustainability when addressing transport needs
Although a great deal of emphasis is placed on connectivity when addressing transport needs, the importance of sustainability is often ignored. This is according to Roger Gorham, transport economist and urban development specialist at the World Bank. Read more >>

Transport
Minibus taxi industry should be professionally managed
Since the taxi industry in South Africa carry at least 60% of daily public transport passengers, the Department of Transport has announced two pillars necessary in the public transport strategy. Read more >>

New Vehicle Pricing Index reveals unexpected decline in used car inflation
The latest TransUnion Vehicle Pricing Index has revealed the ongoing stagnation of used vehicle prices as new car price inflation roars ahead. This is indicative of the current tenuous state of the South African automotive industry. Read more >>


International

No golf for salvage expert Nick Sloane
ROME, ITALY: After rescuing a burning ship from pirate-infested waters off Yemen and salvaging a sinking oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, South African salvage master Nick Sloane faces his biggest test yet off an idyllic Mediterranean island. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Cannes entries reveal a move towards design for change - Sulet Jansen
    City of Cape Town, AFI partner for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
    Pendoring judges selected, deadline extended

    Medical
      Helping South Africans quit the killer
      Conference to further the Mindful Revolution in South Africa
      R2K strongly condemns the arrest of Free State community health workers and TAC activists

      Retail
        Vivienne Tam, WeChat launch 'Internationally Chic' runway model contest
        Better selfies with Sony
        'Me Time' survey indicates South Africa loves couch time

        Government
          Economy battles to get out of the woods
          Why 'Excellence' should be at the top of our national agenda - Douglas Kruger
          SABC viewers displeased with old content, repeats, news bias

          Mining
            SA Mining Stakeholders convene
            SA's mining strategy must unlock transformation, investment
            Economy battles to get out of the woods

            CSI
              Monash SA empowers students with Mandela Month Book Drive
              R200,000 donation in aid of breast cancer
              Spier Arts Academy announces 2015 recruitment drive

              Finance
                Absa clients can now automate securities finance trading
                Added protection for consumers under NCA Act
                Hunting for Eurobonds - Jocelyne Sambira

                Agriculture
                  $4m in projects to strengthen Tanzania's agricultural productivity
                  A project to empower women with skills to start a business
                  Profitable partners or partners facing painful problems? - Derick van der Walt

                  Building
                    Construction sector braced for more pain - Andries Mahlangu
                    Construction of Baywest N2 bridge completed
                    Kwikspace delivers first ever rental units in Namibia

                    GreenBiz
                      Services of DEA scaled down during move to new premises
                      African businesses realise advantages of going green
                      Philips provides solar-lit Light Centre for SU soccer field

                      HR & Recruitment
                        The role of purpose in driving tech innovation
                        Are South African or sub-Saharan African entrepreneurs the best?
                        Why SMEs are not hiring, and why they should

                        Legal
                          Section 44 of LUPO declared unconstitutional - Jyoti Narshi
                          City of Johannesburg's Supplementary Roll 11 is unauthorised - Chantelle Gladwin
                          If you like it, then you should've put a ® on it - Tiffany Conley

                          Manufacturing
                            Hundreds of thousands saved at Eskom's Malta Power Plant
                            MTN launches first-in-Africa cooling system

                            Property
                              ShowHOUSE joins the mobile revolution
                              Blue Views acquires South Beach Camps Bay
                              Some pointers for investing in property

                              Education
                                Cloud software to help scholars in accounting exam prep
                                Print on demand to solve the textbook crisis one page at a time
                                [EduWeek] A Wi-Fi solution that works, a superior alternative

                                Tourism
                                  Cape Grace wins Travel + Leisure accolades
                                  A great repast at The Plettenberg - Brian Berkman
                                  Visa centres contribute to job creation - More Matshediso

                                  ICT
                                    Mobile and tablet shopping continues to grow
                                    A checklist for cloud readiness
                                    Stay abreast of emerging software development trends in SA - Mark Beets

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Ovation Awards winners announced
                                      Local is lekker with Chef Hajierah - Angie White
                                      All about the dress, Q&A with KLûK CGDT - Jessica Taylor

                                      Automotive
                                        Global recall does not affect South African Subaru owners
                                        Finalists of WOW Women's Car of the Year announced
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