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| Marketing & Media |
 | The 2017 Pendoring winners were announced in front of a packed and appreciative audience at the glittering annual awards evening at Vodacom World in Midrand tonight... Read |
 | LEIGH ANDREWS This extended #EntrepreneurMonth, we go behind the selfie with serial multitasker Koo Govender - CEO of media agency Dentsu Aegis Network SA; founder of the Phakama Women's Academy; CEO of the AMF; and judge for Cannes Lions 2017, Loeries 2017 and AdFocus 2017 in the media and innovation category... Read |
 | JESSICA TENNANT During her time at Ogilvy & Mather, Lauren Woolf, now founder of Mrs Woolf, recognised a paradox in the advertising world that led her to write a thesis on the subject as part of her MBA at the Berlin School of Creative Leadership... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Technology might be assisting us to deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction ever, but this is at the cost of our humanity... Read |
 | Chadian authorities should immediately release from detention and drop all charges against Juda Allahondoum, publisher of the weekly Le Visionnaire newspaper, the Committee to Protect Journalists said... Read |
 | Intrapreneurship is key to Africa's future, according to speakers at a recent Thomson Reuters summit on Africa... Read |
 | The Storylab Academy is providing an opportunity for journalists to improve their digital storytelling skills with a combination of free online webinars and face-to-face training... Read |
 | Facebook has launched its Nigerian SME Council, the first to launch on the continent, as part of Facebook's commitment to help support small and medium sized businesses throughout Africa... Read |
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| Retail |
 | LAUREN HARTZENBERG Pick n Pay revealed its revamped flagship store in Constantia Village on Tuesday morning, which includes an attractive Knead Bakery coffee shop, olive bar and juice bar... Read |
 | SAN FRANCISCO, US: Amazon stretched its delivery arm inside homes on Wednesday with a smart lock and camera combination that also signalled a move into home security... Read |
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| Agriculture |
 | In South Africa, organic waste - perfectly compostable material - is one of the highest waste contributors to overflowing landfills, the largest source of methane gas... Read |
 | AfriForum and AgriSA have joined the call for South Africans to wear black next week Monday to commemorate the lives of those killed in farm attacks... Read |
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| Automotive |
 | JEFF OSBORNE Last month, the Department of Economic Development published a draft code of conduct for competition in the local automotive industry in order to address "anti-competitive behaviour" and promote "transformation to foster inclusive growth"... Read |
 | Darren Hayes-Powell will be taking over the reins from Jean-Jacques Wiroth as managing director of Goodyear South Africa... Read |
 | HENRIE GEYSER The second generation of Audi's Q5 has been given a generous helping of refinement and sporty looks which will further strengthen this popular people-hauler's grip on a highly competitive segment... Read |
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| Construction & Engineering |
 | Nkosinathi Nkomo, a civil engineering student at the University of Cape Town has come up with a solution to the water crisis in Cape Town... Read |
 | MARK ALLIX South African steel producer Scaw Metals has dismissed an "affirmative preliminary determination" by the US department of commerce... Read |
 | DEVON KOEN Raking in the accolades, The Matrix cc Urban Designers and Architects recently received three awards from the South African Institute of Architecture - Eastern Cape... Read |
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| Education |
 | ROBIN FREDERICKS Vanguard: A month where math meets art, was created with the aim to connect ideation, dialogue and collaboration between education and the arts... Read |
 | Stadio Holdings is continuing its acquisition streak with the addition of progressive fashion design and retail education institution, Lisof. The 100% acquisition was announced yesterday, 26 October 2017... Read |
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| Energy & Mining |
 | Advocate Cassim Moosa has been appointed as evidence leader in the the disciplinary hearing of suspended Eskom executive Matshela Koko... Read |
 | CHARLOTTE MATHEWS Those who think that mining companies sit idly over rich resources and reap fat profits from them should think again... Read |
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| ESG & Sustainability |
 | WWF's Black Rhino Range Expansion Project (BRREP) recently managed the capture of 14 rhinos in KwaZulu-Natal parks, and their subsequent release onto a new reserve at an undisclosed location in the north of the country where it is hoped the animals will breed quickly and bolster their numbers... Read |
 | The Indaba Education Fund held its first fundraising dinner in New York City earlier this month... Read |
 | BONANI MADIKIZELA Service delivery and youth unemployment are two key issues facing much of South Africa... Read |
 | DE WET SWANEPOEL Hearing loss is a major contributor to the global burden of disease, affecting over 360 million people... Read |
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| Finance |
 | GRAEME PALMER Cryptocurrencies are completely unregulated, and although not regarded as legal tender, there are no laws preventing them being used as payment... Read |
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| Healthcare |
 | Not everyone who goes through a painful event will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD)... Read |
 | Recent climate changes have had widespread impact on human and natural systems, and there's compelling evidence that this proves numerous health risks... Read |
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| Legal |
 | Four officials, including three vehicle examiners and a cashier, were arrested for allegedly facilitating the issuing of fraudulent roadworthy certificates to vehicles that had not been tested... Read |
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| Lifestyle |
 | The second annual staging of AfricaCom AFest, will be held at the Shimmy Beach Club in Cape Town on Tuesday, 7 November 2017. Read |
 | DANIEL DERCKSEN Vaya, Siembamba, Thor: Ragnarok, Jigsaw, The Journey, The Jungle Bunch, Marshall and Bolshoi Ballet's The Taming Of The Shrew open at local cinemas. Read |
 | NATALIE LE CLUE It's no secret that Thor is one of Marvel's most well-liked and revered characters. Thor: Ragnarok; latest chapter in the God of Thunder's story, elevates this notion even more. Read |
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| Logistics & Transport |
 | Imperial Logistics has launched a working group focused on exploring, understanding and advancing the use of supply chain control towers... Read |
 | An increase in global air traffic means pilots are in high demand and are now often in a position to choose to work for airlines offering better wages or working conditions, a situation that could crimp some low-cost airlines... Read |
 | British low-cost carrier EasyJet announced that it had agreed to buy part of bankrupt carrier Air Berlin's operations at the German capital's Tegel Airport for €40 million ($46.4 million)... Read |
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| Tourism, Travel & Hospitality |
 | Hezron Louw, owner of Sumting Fresh restaurant and gourmet street food in Gauteng, was presented with the 2017 Tsogo Sun Entrepreneur of the Year Award... Read |
 | According to the financial results of the CTICC, the centre generated R216m in revenue, contributed R3.7bn to the national economy, sustained 7,824 jobs, hosted 482 events and 416,733 delegates... Read |
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| HR & Recruitment |
 | The Department of Labour's Compensation Fund (CF) and its stakeholders will next week discuss issues related to compliance with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)... Read |
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| ICT |
 | PRATHNA SINGH Today's digital marketplace demands a data-centric mindset. Therefore, the most innovative and competitive companies are not just collecting but also deploying data to drive disruption... Read |
 | The City of Cape Town is hosting a hackathon at the Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn to challenge teams to solve real problems faced by Cape Town's tourism industry. Winners will be announced tomorrow, 29 October 2017... Read |
 | Apple will let you unlock the iPhone X with your face - a move likely to bring facial recognition to the masses, along with concerns over how the technology may be used for nefarious purposes... Read |
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