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2014 car sales may be down 5%
[David Furlonger] New-car sales in South Africa are likely to fall at least 5% this year as mounting household debt and shrinking disposable income restrict consumers' access to credit. Read more >>


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Uber to take Capetonians for a cheaper ride
An average ride in a metered taxi in Cape Town could be as much as 40% cheaper with the launch of UberX. Read more >>

Motorists warned of road closures around Parliament
Motorcycles
KTM Motorcycles recalls two models
KTM Motorcycles SA has announced that all the LC4 models 690 ENDURO R and 690 SMC R will be recalled in order to be tested at a KTM dealer. Read more >>

Retail
SA Taxi's cash pile opens new frontiers
South Africa's largest minibus financier, SA Taxi, is looking for opportunities to expand its minibus lending business into other African countries and could direct R100m to its domestic finance project. Read more >>

Jaguar claws its way to the top

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Temperatures may be plummeting all over the country, but Jaguar F-Type sales are red-hot, having roared and clawed its way to the top of South Africa's prestigious open-top sports car market. Read more >>


International

Tesla patents available to 'open source movement'
WASHINGTON, USA: Electric car manufacturer has Tesla announced it was giving up its patents on technology used in its vehicles to "the open source movement," to help spur electric vehicle technology. Read more >>

Developer portal at TomTom Bridge
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS: TomTom has launched an open developer portal for TomTom Bridge enabling the easy integration of business applications with its technologies. AppCarousel and Page Up are the first partners to develop solutions. Read more >>

EU says international companies got 'illegal state aid'

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Marketing & Media
    The importance of lead generation - Louise Robinson
    Joshua Behrens awarded bursary to The DAVE School in US
    Why advertising agencies lose clients - Chris Moerdyk

    Medical
      SA's high stress increases heartburn, acid reflux
      Philips launches live 3D image guidance tool for tumours

      Retail
        Retail 'therapy' not a good idea for debt-strapped consumers
        Three strategies for successful businesses - Jan de Beer
        Mall developments show no sign of a slowdown - Alistair Anderson

        Government
          Gauteng keeps selling booze on Sundays
          Zuma has to spell out government priorities - in detail
          Satawu to march on SA's civil aviation authority
          Denying education is child abuse - Lebohang Mhlongo

          Mining
            Deal with striking platinum miners reached 'in principle'
            Miners arrested for gold theft

            CSI
              CSI as a brand, brand building in development - Danette Breitenbach
              Revolutionary approach to accounting benefits learners

              Finance
                Rockcastle seeks main board listing on JSE - Alistair Anderson
                Telkom's earnings up 35.1% to 388 cents - Samuel Mungadze
                Standard Bank accused of reckless lending - Franny Rabkin

                Agriculture
                  Eliminating poverty through agriculture
                  New protocol to help curb forced labour
                  Low economic growth has a negative impact on food sector

                  Building
                    Cape Town to host 21st Africa Oil Week
                    SAIA and Interbuild Africa partners to award bursaries
                    Sustainability the theme of MBSA 2014 Congress

                    GreenBiz
                      R2m waste project to benefit NW youth
                      Greenpop ready for third Trees for Zambia initiative

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Portfolio a valuable tool to boost personal brand
                        Unique leaders are born, exceptional leaders are made - Mark Orpen
                        Executive search sector not affected by recession rumours

                        Legal
                          ENSafrica consolidates position in Mauritius
                          Implications of increased tax-free threshold - Gavin Stansfield and Abdul Allie
                          Bribery and corruption perceptions higher - Evan Pickworth

                          Manufacturing
                            Drop in Evraz Highveld's share price hurts RMB - Mark Allix
                            Manufacturing confidence remains subdued - Claire Bisseker

                            Property
                              Luxe estate living - the new thing in SA
                              E&V Potchefstroom builds first green home in the area: Part 1
                              Sandton offices standing empty - Joan Muller

                              Education
                                UCT PhD graduates increase by almost 50% year-on-year
                                SYSPRO honoured at Education Excellence Awards

                                Tourism
                                  Indian industrialist acquires interest in SA wine industry
                                  Take a virtual journey to Reunion Island
                                  ACSA launches airport app

                                  ICT
                                    World Cup travel tips, IT security in Brazil
                                    Delivering corporate value with data - Nick Wonfor
                                    Technology is levelling the playing fields

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      New surfski championships in Durban
                                      John Legend to tour SA
                                      A taste of Brazil at the Shimmy Beach Club
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