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| Marketing & Media |
 | ANDY WALKER So people are talking about Facebook a lot this week. You know, that social network that only Baby Boomers seem to use now? It somehow has more than two-billion users at present, and that number for data collection firms is a goldmine just waiting to be ravaged... Read |
 | In this video interview, Ann Nurock sits down with Design Indaba founder Ravi Naidoo to unpack the true purpose of Design Indaba, beyond creating an immersive experience for showcasing amazing creativity... Read |
 | Eva Santos explains why she is thoroughly impressed by "Overdose," an entry by La Comunidad and Primo of Buenos Aires for Billboard, in this #OneShow2018 judging pick of the day... Read |
 | Tarifa-Tangier African Film Festival celebrates 15 years with a look at the African diaspora... Read |
 | For the sixth consecutive year, the Africa CEO Forum will honour the economic performance of leaders, companies and investors in Africa... Read |
 | Eye-catching frozen billboard for Castle Lite Draught brand in Tanzania... Read |
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| Retail |
 | A new report by IRI shows that South African shoppers are diversifying their grocery purchases among a growing number of channels... Read |
 | Pick n Pay and Absa have partnered to launch a new Grocery Stokvel Account to cater for groups saving for groceries or other store-bought essentials. Read |
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| Agriculture |
 | The symposium aims to establish a practical network of mentors for South African youth to tap into enhanced programmes that not only encourage greater youth participation in the sector but also facilitate this in a sustainable manner... Read |
 | NATE DORSEY There are already several companies that have made significant strides in creating robotic systems for use in agriculture that are either in field-testing stages or already entering the market... Read |
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| Automotive |
 | The latest member of the X series, the BMW X2 sports activity coupe, was launched last week in Mzansi... Read |
 | RAJA JURDAK AND SALIL S. KANHERE The news that an Uber self-driving vehicle has killed a pedestrian has made headlines around the world... Read |
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| Construction & Engineering |
 | SABINE DALL'OMO Rapid urbanisation across the continent is having an effect on water demands and it is estimated that by the year 2030, the world will need 40% more water than its current accessible, reliable supply... Read |
 | JOHN DINI This year's World Water Day, celebrated annually on 22 March, provides a moment for the citizens of our planet to focus collective attention on a life-giving yet increasingly limited resource that is so frequently taken for granted... Read |
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| Education |
 | An innovation competition addressing the question 'What information, tools or technology will first-time air travellers in Africa need to make their journeys easy, successful and enjoyable?' has been launched by the UK-based SITA Air Transport Community Foundation, in conjunction with Wits University and the Tshimologong Precinct... Read |
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| ESG & Sustainability |
 | Harmful carbon emissions from energy rose in 2017 for the first time in three years, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, 22 March, proof that the world's efforts to fight climate change are falling short... Read |
 | According to Mercer's 2018 Quality of Living Survey, Port Louis is the best city in Africa, ranking 83rd globally. The Mauritian city is followed by Durban (89), Cape Town (94) and Johannesburg (95)... Read |
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| Finance |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Banks are grappling with blockchain, applying it to almost everything from digital identity to cross border payments... Read |
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| Healthcare |
 | While the incidence of drug-susceptible (DS-TB), which is treated with the antibiotics rifampicin and isoniazid, has marginally declined in the past decade, there has been a marked increase in drug-resistant TB (DR-TB). Read |
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| Legal |
 | NICOLE FRITZ There are probably few things more fearsome than an enraged bear. But that was what the Constitutional Court appeared to be last week in proceedings when the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) sought a further extension of the unlawful contract given to Cash Paymaster Services for the payment of social grants... Read |
 | The Hawks in the Western Cape have welcomed the hefty sentences imposed on five suspects who operated an illegal abalone enterprise... Read |
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| Lifestyle |
 | DANIEL DERCKSEN Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool, Gringo , Paul, Apostle Of Christ and Pacific Rim Uprising open at local cinemas this week. Read |
 | Skepta has been added to the Red Bull Music Festival line-up. The Red Bull Music Festival will see 80 artists perform across a number of venues in Johannesburg from 3-8 April 2018. Read |
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| Logistics & Transport |
 | At the recent World Cargo Symposium, IATA highlighted four priorities for the future success of the air cargo industry... Read |
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| Property |
 | ADRIAN GOSLETT The power of one: a phrase that has been quoted in many a clichéd motivational poster, but one whose power has never quite been fully grasped - until now... Read |
 | According to the PropertyFox second annual Virtual Realty report, people are moving further away from city centres to enjoy increased space at potentially more affordable rates... Read |
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| Tourism, Travel & Hospitality |
 | "There have been many queries around the water crisis, people considering cancelling their future trips, events and conferences. We have aligned our messages to convey that we are open for business, as tourism. We are mindful of the impact tourism has on water but also that we've found augmented solutions that address that." Read |
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| HR & Recruitment |
 | NEELS BLOM Airports Company of SA (Acsa) employees are campaigning to remove Bongani Maseko, the CEO of the state-owned company, based on forensic reports recommending disciplinary action against him... Read |
 | MICHELLE MOSS Politics was once a dirty word in business. You did not play politics to get ahead. It was just not done... Read |
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| ICT |
 | GABRIELLA MULLIGAN There are 442 spaces actively supporting tech startups across Africa, according to research by the GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator... Read |
 | CAREY VAN VLAANDEREN While analysts figure out new methodologies for analysing malware and users begin to understand how all this works, cybercriminals are seeking new ways to hide in phones and compromise devices, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa... Read |
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