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Nissan to re-enter the SA taxi industry
Nissan is to re-enter the taxi industry in South Africa with the launch of the all-new Nissan NV350 Impendulo, which is expected to go on sale in March 2014. Read more >>


Petrochemical
Farmers can benefit from fuel management system
To comply with SARS legislation which requires farmers to have a comprehensive log book detailing their personal and business diesel usage in order to get tax rebates, they need a reliable and convenient fuel management system. Read more >>

Higher than expected manufacturing will lift growth

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Manufacturing production improved more than expected in December‚ supporting views economic growth would have been higher in the fourth quarter of 2013. Read more >>

Fleet Management
Fleet management boost for performance
Local firms are increasingly turning to fleet management specialists to take care of the myriad challenges they face in keeping their vehicles on the road. By outsourcing their fleet management function, companies can free up their management teams to focus on their core business. Read more >>

Roads to be closed for SONA
Manufacturing
Nissan's 'answer' for the taxi business
Nissan has re-entered the taxi industry with the launch of the new NV350 Impendulo last week. Read more >>

Rental
Is your car hire cover good enough?

Gari Dombo

Your hired car provision may not be comprehensive enough to meet your needs. You should plan ahead and investigate the possibility of extending your replacement car hire cover on your motor policy. Read more >>

Repair, Maintenance & Safety
Five driving resolutions from Tiger Wheel & Tyre
The Department of Transport recently released the official road death toll figures of 1376 fatalities for the period 1 December 2013, to 7 January 2014 - a sobering reminder that the festive season isn't always so festive for everyone. So perhaps it's time we made some road resolutions. Read more >>

Retail
SA December motor trade sales up 2.6% y/y
South African motor trade sales increased by 2.6% year-on-year (y/y) in nominal terms in December after a 1.3% rise in November‚ data released by Statistics South Africa showed. Read more >>

Barloworld upbeat on sales despite downgrade

Nick Hedley

Barloworld's stock has remained resilient this year despite a ratings downgrade by Fitch and share-price weakness among its listed competitors. Read more >>


International

GM recalls 780,000 sedans with faulty ignitions
NEW YORK, USA: General Motors said it was recalling nearly 780,000 sedans sold in North America for an ignition switch problem that could shut off a moving car's electrical devices, including airbags. Read more >>


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Lifestyle

A mine of hidden gems

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Road Tripping South Africa provides some fascinating glimpses of hidden gems tucked away on old familiar routes and destinations, which might come as surprising delights even to seasoned travellers. Read more >>


New events to diarise

Gauteng Motor Show 2014
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 25 Jul 2014 to 27 Jul 2014 Brakpan


All industry news


Marketing & Media
New Young Lions PR competition launched
[2014 trends] 2014 Biz Trends Report now available
Word of Mouth will stand the test of time - Tralone Khoza
Free #CreativeHustles event in Johannesburg, Cape Town
Brand relevance and the printing press - Lisa Basson

Medical
Kissing burns calories, so exercise today

Retail
Two new pocket guides for food handlers
Capturing the heart of customers - Andrew Cook
New cyber-shot cameras from Sony
Woolworths to expand Country Road stores in SA - Zeenat Moorad
Pioneer Food's revenue on the rise

Government
Sanral to brief Committee on e-toll system
SAA investigating a body found in aircraft's wheel well
Managers selling jobs up to R3,500 each

Mining
Seamless bend pipes showcased at WAMPEX Expo
December mining production up 12%

CSI
New name, new look for Cape Town NPO
Pampers supports Nappy Run with 10,000 nappies

Finance
Unsecured lenders ring alarm bells
Nedbank acquires 30% stake in LGB
High fees can negate retirement annuity benefits

Agriculture
Farmers suffer due to unallocated funds - Afasa
New tools, training could revolutionise pesticide management in W Africa

Building
Lack of infrastructure hampers trade with Africa
NMMU winner of architectural competition announced

GreenBiz
SANParks receives second consecutive clean audit
Wilderness Foundation receives R5m from Shamwari

HR & Recruitment
Universum announces IDEAL Employer Rankings 2013
Two biggest mistakes recruiters make - and how to fix these - Lia Marus
[BizCareers] Standing up and standing out - Juliette Attwell

Legal
Innovative legal services for businesses

Manufacturing
Tiger Brands' quarterly turnover rises to R7.7bn
First anniversary at Hisense SA

Property
Residential house prices on the rise
Rebosis‚ Delta put Ascension deal on hold - Joan Muller
Investor faith in residential property

Education
Call to support aviation programme for youths
'Open Mind' launches in Cape Town

Tourism
Uptake for new paperless ticketing system
Air Mauritius launches Wellness and Wellbeing Programme

ICT
Prevent your home WiFi from being burglarised - Doros Hadjizenonos
Eastern Cape candidates to benefit from FibreCo training
Telecel denies rumours of disinvestment in Zimbabwe - Samuel Mungadze

Logistics
DHL Exported launched to help local designers
Comair's after tax profitability leaves room for improvement
Learners invited to KZN air festival

Lifestyle & Entertainment
Merger will increase TEAMtalk media's footprint
SA Rugby Annual 2014 now available
MK Awards 2014 winners
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