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CSI in Africa: challenges and learnings
[Danette Breitenbach] One of the panel discussions at the recent Trialogue Making CSI Matter conference was on some of the challenges faced and lessons learnt by corporates, NPOs and NGOs practicing CSI in Africa. Read more >>


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CSI as a brand, brand building in development

Danette Breitenbach

For many non-profit and non-government organisations, marketing is a swear word. Generally there is also little money for marketing in these organisations, and even in corporates CSI practitioners often feel left out of marketing. However, CSI itself is a brand, so there needs to be a shift from CSI being viewed as asking for something to what it offers. Read more >>

RE/MAX Tricolor's 'Coats and Cans' drive underway
Encouraged by the remarkable response to last year's 'Toy and Book Collection', the RE/MAX Foundation choose to hold another drive this year which has been warmly received. Read more >>

Biz' got talent!

Issued by Bizcommunity.com

It's no secret that Bizcommunity's portfolio of industry news sites is fertile ground for career-oriented individuals and business leaders. Unpacking our 2014 recruiter stats explains what this really means to our readers, advertisers and communities as a whole. Read more >>

Education & Training
MasterCard invests in business startups, sponsors 520 learners
MasterCard's generous R1m donation is equipping 520 South African learners from 14 schools in seven provinces with the knowledge and skills to start up a business. Read more >>

Revolutionary approach to accounting benefits learners
Approximately three thousand Western Cape learners are benefitting from Colour Accounting, a revolutionary new approach to teaching the subject, thanks to a donation by Accounting Comes Alive and the Moshal Scholarship Program. Read more >>

Greening & Environment
Rhino Force donates 4x4 to IAPF
The IAPF recently received a R280,000 4x4 donated by the Bead Coalition's Rhino Force division to assist its rangers in reaching remote areas threatened by rhino poaching. Read more >>

Health & Welfare
Wola Nani celebrates win at 2014 PMR Awards
Wola Nani is celebrating one of its greatest achievements to date after winning this year's PMR.africa Diamond Arrow Award for their excellent work in the field of HIV counselling and testing, at the 2014 PMR Awards held in May. Read more >>

Cookies to celebrate 20 years of Children's Hospital Trust
On Tuesday, 3 June, Cape Cookies donated 250 bags of delicious cookies to the Children's Hospital Trust in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Read more >>

Gogo Trust calls to spread the magic this winter
The Gogo Trust is a non-profit organisation (NPO) that creates job opportunities in underprivileged communities by training senior women aka 'gogos' to knit beanies for their personal financial support. Read more >>

Cuppa for a cause

Issued by CANSA

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) encourages all to raise their tea and coffee cups and help fight cancer by taking part in its annual national Cuppa For CANSA campaign. Read more >>

CANSA celebrates cancer survivors

Issued by CANSA

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), together with Nielsen, a leading global information and measurement company, is highlighting cancer survivorship and celebration of life as part of their Global Impact Day on 12 June at CANSA Care Homes across the country. Read more >>

Sport
Skateboarding for Hope to host outreach activation this Youth Day
To coincide with Youth Day celebrations on Monday, 16 June, Skateboarding for Hope and 5FM have teamed up to host a community outreach activation at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto. Read more >>

Happy SA online video going viral with #ShareTheHappy
Sunlight and Mxit have produced a South African video clip of US Grammy-winner Pharrell Williams' hit song, 'Happy'. Read more >>


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    The importance of lead generation - Louise Robinson
    Joshua Behrens awarded bursary to The DAVE School in US
    Why advertising agencies lose clients - Chris Moerdyk

    Medical
      SA's high stress increases heartburn, acid reflux
      Philips launches live 3D image guidance tool for tumours

      Retail
        Retail 'therapy' not a good idea for debt-strapped consumers
        Three strategies for successful businesses - Jan de Beer
        Mall developments show no sign of a slowdown - Alistair Anderson

        Government
          Gauteng keeps selling booze on Sundays
          Zuma has to spell out government priorities - in detail
          Satawu to march on SA's civil aviation authority
          Denying education is child abuse - Lebohang Mhlongo

          Mining
            Deal with striking platinum miners reached 'in principle'
            Miners arrested for gold theft

            Finance
              Rockcastle seeks main board listing on JSE - Alistair Anderson
              Telkom's earnings up 35.1% to 388 cents - Samuel Mungadze
              Standard Bank accused of reckless lending - Franny Rabkin

              Agriculture
                Eliminating poverty through agriculture
                New protocol to help curb forced labour
                Low economic growth has a negative impact on food sector

                Building
                  Cape Town to host 21st Africa Oil Week
                  SAIA and Interbuild Africa partners to award bursaries
                  Sustainability the theme of MBSA 2014 Congress

                  GreenBiz
                    R2m waste project to benefit NW youth
                    Greenpop ready for third Trees for Zambia initiative

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Portfolio a valuable tool to boost personal brand
                      Unique leaders are born, exceptional leaders are made - Mark Orpen
                      Executive search sector not affected by recession rumours

                      Legal
                        ENSafrica consolidates position in Mauritius
                        Implications of increased tax-free threshold - Gavin Stansfield and Abdul Allie
                        Bribery and corruption perceptions higher - Evan Pickworth

                        Manufacturing
                          Drop in Evraz Highveld's share price hurts RMB - Mark Allix
                          Manufacturing confidence remains subdued - Claire Bisseker

                          Property
                            Luxe estate living - the new thing in SA
                            E&V Potchefstroom builds first green home in the area: Part 1
                            Sandton offices standing empty - Joan Muller

                            Education
                              UCT PhD graduates increase by almost 50% year-on-year
                              SYSPRO honoured at Education Excellence Awards

                              Tourism
                                Indian industrialist acquires interest in SA wine industry
                                Take a virtual journey to Reunion Island
                                ACSA launches airport app

                                ICT
                                  World Cup travel tips, IT security in Brazil
                                  Delivering corporate value with data - Nick Wonfor
                                  Technology is levelling the playing fields

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    New surfski championships in Durban
                                    John Legend to tour SA
                                    A taste of Brazil at the Shimmy Beach Club

                                    Automotive
                                      Jaguar claws its way to the top - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                      KTM Motorcycles recalls two models
                                      Uber to take Capetonians for a cheaper ride
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