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ICHAF aims to improve education in rural areas
Overcrowded classrooms, a shortage of teachers, lack of funding and educational resources as well as child headed households are some of the factors contributing to the the poor levels of education, especially in rural areas. Read more >>


Education & Training
Woolworths Childsafe Research and Educational Centre now open
Yesterday 15 May 2014, the Woolworths Childsafe Research and Educational Centre opened in Western Cape. The Woolworths Trust donated R1.45 million towards the R6.4 million the Children's Hospital Trust needed to build the Centre. This is Africa's first centre dedicated to child safety and injury prevention and will provide Childsafe with the infrastructure it needs. Read more >>

World Design Capital 2014 receives R4.5 million from Dutch Consulate General
The highlight of the Dutch contribution to World Design Capital 2014 is the Department of Design, a three-week long event representing a R4.5m investment from the Netherlands that launches on 8 July 2014. Read more >>

Creative Future Scholarship open for Western Cape students
The Creative Future Scholarship, run and funded by the Loeries, is open for applications from Grade 12 learners in the Western Cape Province, who come from a disadvantaged background, to study at the AAA School of Advertising in Cape Town. Entries close on 20 June 2014. Read more >>

Greening & Environment
Plastics SA cleans up after Two Oceans Marathon
Plastics SA was this year once again involved in cleaning the waste generated by runners and supporters alike at the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon which took place on 19 April in Cape Town. Read more >>

Health & Welfare
Engen KlevaKidz continues to grow
The Engen KlevaKidz campaign, which educates rural and township communities about safe handling and storage of paraffin, is continuing to grow at a significant rate. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Why trends matter - Louise Marsland
    World Design Capital project celebrates a year of business
    Up-and-coming corporate event trends - Terry Sutherland

    Medical
      World No Tobacco Day reminds SA to quit
      Flu poses greater risk for diabetics

      Retail
        Improving online retail experience with management systems
        Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa - Zeenat Moorad
        Manufacturing growth through innovation, integration

        Government
          RABS Bill published for comment
          Joemat-Pettersson distances herself from FoodCorp deal
          Security cluster ministers challenge Nkandla report in court

          Mining
            Variety of mining equipment to be auctioned by Clear Asset
            Mine-owners, workers must work together: premier

            Finance
              TaxTim stores tax documents in the cloud
              South Africans are underinsured for disability
              Vodacom earnings up just 2.8% to R8.96

              Agriculture
                Dept clarifies regulation of trout species
                Maize futures slip on estimates of excess supply - Andries Mahlangu
                Land claims: finding a third way in Bosparadys - Sulaiman Philip

                Building
                  Durban to host world architectural congress
                  Mamba to lift South Africa's cement capacity - Nick Hedley

                  GreenBiz
                    N Cape solar power plant to boost energy supply
                    First tranche of ivory incinerated in Hong Kong

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Basic leadership skills the key to business success
                      [BizCareers] Tell us about yourself - Juliette Attwell
                      Training will result in return on investment

                      Legal
                        Voting method can impact on weight of owner's vote - Chantelle Gladwin and Gabriel da Matta
                        Tax Court determines merit of tax assessments - Nicole Paulsen
                        Minister appoints new Competition Commission head

                        Manufacturing
                          African manufacturers take advantage of international interest

                          Property
                            Estate agents' fees are reasonable
                            Opportunities offered by interest rate increase
                            Low-cost estate agents revolutionising property market

                            Education
                              Vega announces mid-year intake programmes
                              Wits School of Governance launches a new name
                              Google Partner Academy offers digital skills training

                              Tourism
                                New destination marketing strategy for Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism
                                Visitors urged to explore, experience and enjoy Joburg in 72 hours
                                Figures show growth in foreign visitors to Joburg

                                ICT
                                  Using Wi-Fi for sustainable development
                                  IBM launches Mainframe Innovation Hub
                                  Password always on hand

                                  Logistics
                                    Easing movement of goods and services within Africa is critical
                                    Grindrod, a boost for Africa
                                    Imperial Logistics drives productivity for Mercedes

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Mission to Mars - Daniel Dercksen
                                      One Direction announce three SA gigs
                                      The big pan theory - Nina Timm

                                      Automotive
                                        New C-Class Merc to be produced locally
                                        Big bet on buses and trucks - David Furlonger
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