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| Marketing & Media |
 | CHANTAL RILEY How did a little movie in a notoriously unprofitable genre that nobody wanted to make, become not just an instant hit but completely alter the entire movie-making universe? Read |
 | KPMG's World Economic Forum preview describes Africa as a hub of opportunities, waiting to be unlocked... Read |
 | The World Economic Forum taking place in Durban, South Africa, this week, should address impediments to inclusive growth... Read |
 | LEIGH ANDREWS With the D&AD 2017 winners revealed, I chatted to SA's lucky lot. Jenny Glover, ECD at TBWA Hunt Lascaris, talks about the colour and content of their D&AD pencil box as the top performing individual agency in SA... Read |
 | SHENAAZ JAMAL Press freedom is being increasingly compromised in Southern Africa, where journalists and media owners are being targeted for exposing the truth... Read |
 | MARTHINUS VAN LOGGERENBERG Branded entertainment, a particular offshoot of content marketing, can be defined as a communication effort that employs a compelling authentic narrative to achieve brand resonance... Read |
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| Retail |
 | To support World Hunger Day on 28 May 2017, FoodForward SA will feed one hungry South African for every bag of Tru-Cape apples sold at Food Lover's Market... Read |
 | ANN CROTTY A ruling by the National Consumer Tribunal looks set to wipe out much of Edcon's R400m-a-year club-fee income... Read |
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| Agriculture |
 | Increased demand for food will be one of the key trends shaping business and society in the next 20 years. Agriculture and technology must collaborate and develop at a phenomenal pace to meet the challenges of this demand... Read |
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| Automotive |
 | HENRIE GEYSER Volkswagen has finally zipped the mouths of Amarok “critics” and their grumbles about the original 2.0-litre engine being “too small” and “not powerful enough”... Read |
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| Construction & Engineering |
 | The deadline to enter the 2017 Access Co-Development Facility (ACF) competition has been extended until 12 May... Read |
 | Abland has completed the third and final building of its Alice Lane project in Sandton. Number 11 Alice Lane is the new home of law firm Bowmans... Read |
 | SINDY PETERS A bit of patience and manners is some of what's required to be successful in the African context, says Jean-Jacques Pierre Oelofse, Wood-Mizer corporate director for emerging markets... Read |
 | The Berman Bros. Group (BBG) recently revealed its latest residential project, the five-storey Strand Beach apartments in Sea Point, Cape Town. Work on the comprehensive makeover has commenced. Read |
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| Education |
 | Calling young entrepreneurial dreamers: make your dreams a reality by applying for the Allan Gray university fellowship opportunity by 12 May 2017... Read |
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| Energy & Mining |
 | Norilsk Nickel says it intends to institute legal action against the Botswanan government to recover more than $300m pertaining to the sale of two mines... Read |
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| ESG & Sustainability |
 | Nedbank's 2016 Sustainability Review highlights how it contributes to the sustainable development agenda of the South Africa, with a focus on products and services, partnerships and operations... Read |
 | Henley & Partners is calling for nominations for its 2017 Global Citizen Award... Read |
 | PROF ELAIN VLOK South Africa's employment rate is currently sitting at an average of just over 25%, peaking at over 27% at the end of 2016. While that figure decreased at the start of 2017, the fact remains that a quarter of South Africa's citizens remain jobless.... Read |
 | The high-level SA-EU Circular Economy Seminar took place on Wednesday, 3 May, in Durban in the margins of the World Economic Forum on Africa... Read |
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| Finance |
 | The widespread reach of digital technology across Africa has spurred solutions that aim to disrupt those traditional models and accelerate financial inclusion... Read |
 | Three years after being placed under curatorship and significant support from the South African Reserve Bank, African Bank is making a remarkable turnaround... Read |
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| Healthcare |
 | South African doctors and innovators have come up with a homegrown solution to overcome the ineffective chest draining techniques... Read |
 | Fabry disease is one of more that 40 known genetic diseases referred to as lysosomal storage disorders... Read |
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| Legal |
 | CHANTELLE GLADWIN-WOOD AND TIISETSO RAPASA There are internal remedies that might apply in relation to a consumer's dispute with the municipality about municipal debt and should be exercised before approaching a court for assistance in resolving a dispute, following a recent judgment... Read |
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| Lifestyle |
 | Cape Town's B-Boy Meaty takes this year's prestigious Red Bull BC One South Africa Cypher trophy... Read |
 | RUTH COOPER Consumers are becoming more conscious of where their food, beauty products and clothing is coming from, how it is produced... Read |
 | DANIEL DERCKSEN Johnny is nie dood nie, Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2, Rules Don't Apply, The Salesman, The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch and Love By Chance release at local cinemas this weekend. Read |
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| Logistics & Transport |
 | Serco has invested in a new injection polyurethane foaming plant at its factory in Durban which is expected to improve the thermal properties of the insulated panels... Read |
 | ILSE VAN DEN BERG NEWSWATCH: The green light has been given to start the rollout of five new MyCiTi corridor routes across the city of Cape Town... Read |
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| Property |
 | ALISTAIR ANDERSON The emerging middle class's demand for housing in cities is set to drive Octodec Investments' performance over the next few years... Read |
 | According to Stuart Chait, executive chairman for Land Equity Group, with the ever-growing popularity of Cape Town, and in particular the Atlantic Seaboard, the destination continues to attract foreign investment... Read |
 | Commercial property prices in the Winelands have been rising well above the inflation rate over the past five years... Read |
 | Sectional title complexes offer numerous advantages to its residents, says Chris Renecle, MD of Renprop... Read |
 | GARY PALMER A low-growth economy and a rising cost of living has given property investors pause for thought. However, there is still money to made for the astute investor in the buy-to-rent market... Read |
 | Jonathan Turner, a partner at Cushman & Wakefield, will be relocating from London to Johannesburg in July this year to expand the company's corporate real estate services (CRES) function and service delivery platform across Africa... Read |
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| Tourism, Travel & Hospitality |
 | ROBIN FREDERICKS As a destination to unwind from one's busy schedule and daily routine, the Oyster Bay Lodge has become known for its revitalising atmosphere and outdoor activities... Read |
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| HR & Recruitment |
 | According to a recent study, the three top traits displayed by successful leaders are ambition, ability to adjust and a consistent quest for learning... Read |
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| ICT |
 | WYNAND SMIT Millennials catch a lot of flak for expecting the world to be their proverbial oyster. Nowhere is this truer than in the workplace. But what if the problem isn't millennials? Read |
 | ILSE LOUW A recent article on Bizcommunity.com, “Facebook helps SMMEs to unlock potential” (11 April 2017) caught my eye. Especially a line in the opening paragraph “... we need to invest in the future of small businesses..." Read |
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