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Effective community engagement is vital for CSI success
As part of its ongoing drive to create dialogue and facilitate knowledge transfer within the corporate social investment and responsibility sphere, Kaelo Engage hosted a breakfast dialogue at the Johannesburg... read more>>



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RE/MAX Living voted best community supporter
The Oranjezicht and Higgovale Neighbourhood Watch (OH Watch) has voted RE/MAX Living as the company that best supports community initiatives in their area of operation in Cape Town's City Bowl. read more>>
Education & Training
Ultimate birding companion to raise the bar and help children
New double-volume bird book set aims to tell you what makes birds 'tick', raise environmental awareness around our rich birding diversity and provide funding to educate underprivileged pre-school children. read more>>
Renewable energy to aid education
In partnership with Energizer, One Million Lights visited South Africa for the first time to distribute 7,000 safe rechargeable solar lights, marking the largest single distribution in the organisation's history. read more>>
Hope Cape Town to establish toy libraries
Following its recent donation of toys to a crèche in Blikkiesdorp in Delft, Hope Cape Town has committed to establishing toy libraries in various impoverished communities. read more>>
First solar-powered internet school in Ghana launched
In a move that aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance educational capability of teachers and students in rural areas of Ghana that have little or no electricity, Samsung Electronics West Africa and the Korean Education and Research Information Service have launched the first solar powered internet school (SPIS) in the country. read more>>
Greening & Environment
Capetonian completes first leg of Seven Seas campaign
Cape Town resident, Lewis Pugh, has completed the first leg of his Seven Swims in the Seven Seas for 1 Reason campaign to highlight the need for, and importance of Marine Protected Areas. read more>>
Health & Welfare
SPAR Wheelchair Wednesday initiative a huge success
The SPAR Wheelchair Wednesday initiative, which was recently held at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, has resulted in 100 people with disabilities receiving wheelchairs. read more>>
Always launches #LikeAGirl campaign
Always has launched the #LikeAGirl campaign to change the negative perception of the phrase and make #LikeAGirl a declaration that means downright amazing... read more>>
Bakwena rolls out cancer awareness campaign
Bakwena N1N4, the managing company of the N1 and N4 routes, will offer communities the opportunity to attend breast, cancer education and screening sessions during the third week of August. read more>>
Sahara Shelter expansion accommodates more women
The Sahara Shelter in Phoenix, Durban has been expanded to accommodate an additional 12 residents with funding from Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom through the Afrisun KZN Community Development Trust. read more>>
Springboks support Pretoria day-care centre
Springbok rugby players Bakkies Botha, Jan Serfontein and Trevor Nyakane recently visited the CMR Derdepoort day-care centre in Pretoria where they donated R15,000 from their internal players' fund for children, families and communities in need. read more>>
Casual Day improves the lives of people with disabilities
Casual Day, which will be celebrated on Friday, 5 September, provides South Africans with the opportunity to show their solidarity with persons with disabilities, at the same time enjoying team building and camaraderie with their fellow participants. read more>>
White Rose Hospice delivers impressive service
The White Rose Hospice in Witbank is the only hospice in Mpumalanga with an In-Patient Unit (IPU). read more>>
Sport
MultiChoice announces new development programme
MultiChoice has announced its new corporate social investment programme, the MultiChoice Diski Challenge, aimed at supporting development in football and broadcasting. read more>>
Africa
Solar lanterns reach 20K IDPs in Somalia
GENEVA: IOM has donated 3,300 solar lanterns to reach 20,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Somalia. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    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

          Mining
            Calls for Africa to beneficiate its minerals - Chris Bathembu
            Mining Lekgotla to tackle challenges

            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
                  SA needs its Integrated Energy Planning - Charlotte Mathews
                  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

                    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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