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MD calls for removal of barriers to entry into engineering for women
As South Africa cries out for a larger pool of engineering skills, the sector needs to ensure that there are no barriers to the entry of women into professional careers that contribute to the engineering environment, according to SRK Consulting's MD, Peter Labrum. read more>>



Mines
July PPI drops marginally to 8%
Producer inflation as measured by the producer price index (PPI) for final manufactured goods fell marginally to 8% year-on-year in July, down from 8.1% in June‚ Statistics South Africa figures show. read more>>
Science & Engineering
Rotary lobe compressor showcased at Electra Mining expo
Airgas Compressors will be demonstrating hybrid air-conveying technology, which dramatically reduces energy consumption and operating expenditure without compromising on quality or efficiency, at the 2014 Electra Mining event at the NASREC Expo Centre in Johannesburg from 15-19 September, 2014. read more>>
Government
Government seeks to transform economy
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is working hard to build an economy that is able to generate jobs, while improving export competitiveness. read more>>
GDP creeps up narrowly avoiding recession
South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in the second quarter of this year according to figures released by Statistics South Africa. read more>>
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Upcoming events
Contractor managment and construction regulations
Bizstrat - 3 Sep 2014 to 5 Sep 2014 Joburg

Bokoni (Atok) Mining Exhibition
MTE - 4 Sep 2014 Polokwane Area

Management principles for supervisors/foremen
Growth-Link Integrated Solutions - 8 Sep 2014 to 18 Sep 2014 Rustenburg,Burgersfort

NOSHCON 2014
NOSA - 9 Sep 2014 to 12 Sep 2014 Central Drakensberg

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Marketing & Media
    The blurred lines between online marketing and advertising - Kamogelo Modise
    The future of TV and advertising and why we should be excited - Adelaide Potgieter

    Medical
      Regular screenings provide early warnings - Andrew Edwards
      Intellectual disability should not mean physical inactivity
      Hay fever season could peak following wet winter - Mariska van Aswegen

      Retail
        Evolution of point-of-sale systems
        Pick n Pay opens new price matching front - Zeenat Moorad
        Update on CPA at Consumer Complaints Management conference
        Massmart takes knock from Game - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Government says it will protect textile sector
          Public servants must 'serve' the public
          AG to probe corruption in Westonaria

          CSI
            TEAMtalk media provides opportunities in sports journalism
            Cathay Pacific and Trees for All plant trees to uplift SA communities
            Kumba invests R10.5m in solar-powered internet school initiative

            Finance
              Ascension surpasses its own growth targets - Nick Hedley
              No retrenchment of Ellerines workers yet
              Insurance schemes hurt medical aids

              Agriculture
                SU and ETH Zurich sign food security research agreement
                Dedicated beneficiaries reap what they sow
                Chevron announces tractor restoration competition winners

                Building
                  Tolls will keep SA's roads servicable says Cesa - Philani Nombembe
                  Africa Engineering Week aims to change lives
                  Brick manufacturer invests in Pilot crusher

                  GreenBiz
                    Environmental and infrastructural projects handed over
                    Amendments to Environmental Act to take effect
                    Nedbank unveils fourth Green Building

                    HR & Recruitment
                      CNN launches Smart Business
                      New app aims to simplify the absenteeism reporting process
                      Taking the pain out of conducting criminal checks

                      Legal
                        Sexual harassment vs inappropriate comment - Olivia Eleanor Timothy and Zaryl Bhero
                        Agreements between Competition Commission, regulators concluded - Leana Engelbrecht

                        Manufacturing
                          GPI, Tellumat enter into joint manufacturing venture
                          Intellectual property leakage a major threat for manufacturers, report finds

                          Property
                            The risk of renting out one property - Martin Goodman
                            Has social media changed the face of real estate?
                            Expert tips on managing your rental property - Davis Miller
                            RICS releases sub-Saharan African property market report

                            Education
                              BYM summit to bring Africa's 100 brightest young minds together
                              AAT(SA) uplifts accounting standards

                              Tourism
                                Get ready for Bombay Brasserie's Chilli Festival
                                SA pumps R100m into tourism industry - Nosihle Shelembe
                                Tips for a safe and stress-free visit to Mozambique
                                fastjet launches Tanzania-Uganda route

                                ICT
                                  Data cannot work in isolation of analytics
                                  CIOs need to embrace digital ethics

                                  Logistics
                                    fastjet aims to launch airline base in Kenya
                                    flydubai adds three new routes in East Africa

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge winners announced
                                      Taste of Africa to feature at the Soweto Wine & Lifestyle Festival
                                      Win a trip to Dubai with Vida e Caffè

                                      Automotive
                                        All-new Mustang rolls off production line
                                        Western Cape used vehicles cheapest in SA
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