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SA needs its Integrated Energy Planning
[Charlotte Mathews] The imminent revival of the Integrated Energy Planning (IEP) process, which allows the public to give its views on what SA's future energy mix should be, provides an opportunity to move well beyond conservative and fatalistic thinking. read more>>



Mining
Africa: Growth is on the horizon but where should you look?
CEOs around the world are increasingly recognising the untapped potential of sub-Saharan Africa. This is driven by Africa's unparalleled demographic edge or demographic dividend. By 2040, Africa is expected to... read more>>
Marikana anniversary: a day of reflection, recommitment
PRETORIA: The tragic day, which resulted with the death of 34 people in Marikana, should be marked as a day of reflection and recommitment to peace and tolerance in the country, says President Jacob Zuma. read more>>
Mining Lekgotla tackles challenges
PRETORIA: The Mining Legotla, a platform which brings together key stakeholders in the South African mining industry and other role players took place last week in Midrand. read more>>
Mines
Could Africa become like China?

Jana Marais

Africa's changing demographic over the next three-and-a-half decades could transform the continent into the next China, but only if its youthful population is educated and entrepreneurial. read more>>
UK bosses earn 143 times more than workers
LONDON, UK: The heads of Britain's largest companies earned 143 times more than their average employee last year, a study has revealed, exposing the growing pay gap between bosses and workers. read more>>
Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

David Furlonger

A five-year initiative to create a sustainable industry to recycle millions of scrapped tyres every year, is making progress and attracting international interest. read more>>
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Calls for Africa to beneficiate its minerals

Chris Bathembu

VICTORIA FALLS: Southern African leaders have made renewed calls for regional economic integration and cross-border infrastructure development as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit got underway on Sunday, 17 August 2014. read more>>
Government
SADC wants economic integration and infrastructure development

Chris Bathembu

Southern African leaders have made renewed calls for regional economic integration and cross-border infrastructure development as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit got underway. read more>>
Quake victims grateful for assistance
Pretoria - Matlosana Local Municipality residents, affected by last week's earthquake, have expressed their satisfaction and gratitude to the North West provincial government and the Gift of the Givers Foundation, for their continued efforts to assist them. read more>>
Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies
South Africa and Africa in general benefitted immensely from the recent US-Africa Leaders' Summit held in Washington last week, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on his return. read more>>
Reflection and recommitment from Marikana anniversary
Mining lekgotla underway at Gallagher Estate
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Marketing & Media
    Effective community engagement is vital for CSI success
    New out-of-home research model launched for South Africa
    The awesome power of an apology - Chris Moerdyk

    Medical
      Doctor fights to work in SA

      Retail
        Yuppiechef.com goes international
        Trendspotters at SACSC Congress this week
        Food and beverages industry income up in June

        Government
          Grovel, grovel, Telkom's in trouble - Rob Rose
          SA's Ebola fears but no confirmed cases
          Call for Land Bank to boost commercial farming - Nosihle Shelembe

          CSI
            Renewable energy to aid education
            Always launches #LikeAGirl campaign
            RE/MAX Living voted best community supporter

            Finance
              Interest rates expected to rise slowly
              Thought-leaders optimistic about SA's future
              Insurers expect some earthquake claims - Adele Shevel

              Agriculture
                Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture
                Land Bank to drive commercial agriculture - Nosihle Shelembe
                Maize futures end higher on world markets

                Building
                  Labour probes building sector - Nosihle Shelembe
                  Female-run business awarded GrandWest contract

                  GreenBiz
                    Cavendish campaign focuses on green initiatives
                    SA to increase measures against rhino poaching - More Matshediso
                    First solar-powered internet school in Ghana launched

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Entrepreneurship - the long-term solution to unemployment
                      'Culture eats strategy for breakfast' - Jane Stevenson
                      Human resource development to move SA forward - Nthambeleni Gabara

                      Legal
                        Polygraph tests must be supported by expert evidence - Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden
                        Please Call Me - the call that came too late - Janine Hollesen
                        Minister announces conditions for establishing a business - Michael Yeates and Shane Johnson

                        Manufacturing
                          Illegal power connections under spotlight
                          Drinkers cannot discern between major beer brands
                          IWC becomes official southern Africa distributor for SATI Filters

                          Property
                            Tips on managing your rental property - Davis Miller
                            Gauteng may give properties to small firms
                            Tips for a productive home office - Richard Henn

                            Education
                              Applications open for second intake of Digify
                              Maties Business School is best place for an MBA - Samarah Lagerdien
                              [Voices of Conservation] Winners to take part in conservation project

                              Tourism
                                Free entry into Garden Route National Park
                                Walking safaris introduced at Bakubung
                                The Blue Train... a trip down luxury lane - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Facebook Messenger: Handing over your privacy - Carey van Vlaanderen
                                  Big data is an information management issue, not a storage issue - Bryan Balfe
                                  2014 MTN App of the Year Awards reveals winners

                                  Logistics
                                    New scholar transport policy on the cards
                                    Tertiary qualifications provide relief to a skills strapped industry - Mario Landman
                                    Boeing, SAA and SkyNRG partner to produce aviation biofuel

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Oscar winner - Eugene Yiga
                                      New sponsor and venue for Eat Out awards
                                      One Ingredient, two thumbs up - Sindy Peters

                                      Automotive
                                        Volvo XC90 the first model built on scalable product architecture
                                        Marketing is not an act, it's a habit - Mbongeleni Hlomuka
                                        Hyundai's delivery vans to be assembled in SA - David Furlonger
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