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Coega IDZ ready to lead SA Metals Beneficiation
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced ambitious plans for the expansion of metals beneficiation initiatives and metal sector investments in South Africa over the next decade. read more>>



Science & Engineering
Fracking in SA - A research update from the WRC
Following the publication of the Department of Water Affairs' (DWA's) intention to declare hydraulic fracturing (i.e. fracking) a controlled activity in terms of Section 38 of the National Water Act, the Water Research Commission (WRC) would like to bring to Minister Molewa's attention current and new funded research on fracking and unconventional gas mining. read more>>
Sustainability
Kumba hands over R16m bioenergy and organic vegetable project
Kumba Iron Ore's Thabazimbi mine launched a R16-million farming project in the community of Regorogile, near Thabazimbi, earlier this month. read more>>
Climate change: the South African scenario

Sindy Peters

On Tuesday, 23 September, more than 120 world leaders will meet in New York to announce how they each intend to tackle climate change. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    'Learning from Cannes Lions' breakfast features Philip Thomas
    Loerie Awards: Part 2 - What happened on the night - Staff Reporter
    Here's why nobody is downloading your app and how to fix this - Andrew Lanning

    Medical
      Dementia Speaking Book to launch on World Alzheimer's Day

      Retail
        Retail robberies continue to climb
        Campaign to donate reading glasses for every purchased pair
        2014 Loerie Award winners - the retail perspective

        Government
          Police have crime under control claims Phiyega
          ICT to reform basic education claims Motshekga
          SA's water crisis in danger of deepening

          CSI
            LexisNexis SA initiates Cycle against Trafficking Challenge
            Queen of Soweto: A book in a dash - Jessica Taylor
            Clover Mama Afrika travels 7,000 kms to give back

            Finance
              Repo rate remains at 5.75%
              African Bank's failure affects every citizen - Rob Jeffrey
              Digital revolution will impact on Africa's banking sector - Frederic Guillou

              Agriculture
                TV programme calls youth to a career in agriculture
                Pioneer to unbundle its stake in Quantum Foods - Fifi Peters

                Building
                  Fifteen projects nominated for AfriSam-SAIA Award
                  Invitation to submit papers for POWER-GEN Africa
                  SA electricity pricing paralysing the poor - Thembie Chehore

                  GreenBiz
                    New campaign, new angle to tackle rhino poaching
                    Eco-Logic Award winners announced

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Startup Knight 2014 launched
                      Seed Academy offers free training for tech entrepreneurs
                      Research reveals what students want from future employers

                      Legal
                        Employment law specialists must offer more proactive services
                        Environmental licences suspended if an appeal is submitted - Sandra Gore, Helen Dagut and Gareth Howard
                        New methods to protect trade marks in cyber space - Alissa Nayanah and Mariƫtte du Plessis

                        Manufacturing
                          New rolling stock will develop local manufacturing - Bekezela Phakathi
                          Magnets protect plants and pull extra profits

                          Property
                            Green buildings make economic sense
                            Good news for housing market, as repo rate remains stable
                            Why the property market growth is sustainable - Andrew Golding

                            Education
                              ANA assessment week underway
                              Mustadafin Foundation gives Cape Flat's families hope with adult literacy programme
                              Addressing the root cause of unemployment in SA

                              Tourism
                                SA Tourism to open marketing office in Sao Paulo
                                Richmond to host Heritage South Africa's National Symposium
                                Onboard City Sightseeing Johannesburg - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Infor Dynamic Science Labs pioneers new applications
                                  SA tech companies can hold their own against the best
                                  Protect data availability to comply with POPI - Jos Floor

                                  Logistics
                                    FlySafair taking off on 16 October
                                    E-tolls boycott hurts Gautrain's operations
                                    Boeing 737-800 replica to visit schools

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Music and emotion: A soprano on song - Roger Metcalfe
                                      Best of the Fringe
                                      Million Dollar Arm is a winner - Daniel Dercksen

                                      Automotive
                                        Nissan sponsors next year's Africa Nations Cup
                                        New government relations manager at GMSA
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