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Levi's celebrates entrepreneurs with Pioneer Nation festival
The American clothing company's first ever Pioneer Nation festival aims at helping young South Africans design a passionate, productive future for their generation. read more>>



Education & Training
Red Reading Box continues to improve literacy
After the success of READ's Red Reading Box as part of last year's Readathon campaign, it was difficult to imagine an encore that could be as innovative, interactive and exciting. But this year's is exactly that. read more>>
KZN schools receive R660,000 for science, maths development
The Willowton Group has donated R660,000 to 20 schools in the Umlazi District, south of Durban, to promote science and maths development. read more>>
Greening & Environment
REDISA management system gains international recognition
For its innovative and efficient management system, the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA) has won the 2014 Oracle Sustainability Innovation Award. read more>>
Anti-poaching initiative to receive support and training
The Isuzu Off-Road Academy is assisting Rhino Revolution with locating and capturing rhino as part of a major dehorning and DNA collection programme in the Hoedspruit region. read more>>
Health & Welfare
Katlego Maboe joins Ice Bucket Challenge in South Africa
Katlego Maboe, the Expresso Morning Show presenter, has joined the wave of celebrities, including President Barack Obama, in the Ice Bucket Challenge, the latest viral campaign to promote awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)... (video) read more>>
Sport
CHOC's ambassador to lead the way
In support of children suffering from cancer, the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation's annual fun walk is to be held on 14 September at Johannesburg's Zoo Lake. read more>>
New events to diarise
Gold Charity Dinner
GOLD Peer Education Organisation - 6 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Little Eden Family Fun Day
LITTLE EDEN Society - 14 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

D'Aria Fun Day
Ruyterwacht Senior Centre - 27 Sep 2014 Durbanville

All industry news

Marketing & Media
    [Biz Takeouts Lineup] 102: Why Millenials matter & agency focus with Utopian Advertising
    Discussing the future of Africa at the GIL Conference 2014 - Cari Van Wyk
    DigiChat with Andrea: Social media ROI - Andrea Mitchell

    Medical
      A tax of 20% mooted for sugary drinks

      Retail
        Truworths seeks new CEO for smooth transition - Nick Hedley
        Unilever sells ice cream to Eskimos - Jason (Frich) Frichol
        Franschhoek Uncorked ushers in summer

        Government
          Empowering women is vital for Africa's development
          SA companies in Maputo for FACIM fair
          Mud schools: SAHRC report dismissed as "misleading"

          Mining
            Clear Asset takes a wide selection to auction
            Kwikspace enables development of major African transport routes
            IWC's slurry cooling towers excel in copper-mining conditions

            Finance
              Regulatory changes face insurance sector
              Conditions and implications of a charitable bequest
              Expats may cut ties with UK due to tax changes

              Agriculture
                AGCO searches for Africa ambassador

                Building
                  Arup honoured at Top Women Awards ceremony
                  Singaphi Street upgrade gets underway
                  MBSA Congress focuses on increasing investment in building sector

                  GreenBiz
                    Cape Town transport goes green
                    E-waste the fasted growing waste stream
                    Local municipalities to compete for green award

                    HR & Recruitment
                      SA businesses must do more to recruit the disabled
                      Internship portal helps students, graduates find employers
                      Impress potential employers with Impress Me

                      Legal
                        Amendment Act a move to streamline labour environment
                        Merger-related employment conditions stifling efficiencies - Natalie von Ey and Kitso Tlhabanelo
                        Arbitration awards - fallible or infallible - Freddie Terblanche

                        Manufacturing
                          Transpaco continues to feel strike effects
                          'Talk shops' achieve little for transformation

                          Property
                            New bill to fast-track property registration welcomed - Mark Brickles
                            Considering commercial - Paul Stevens
                            SA cities need to invest in 'smart' infrastructure

                            Education
                              CUT goes green with the Solar-Flower
                              JB Marks Education Trust to hold career networking session
                              Sign language approved as first language

                              Tourism
                                A guest house fit for a Sir - Evan-Lee Courie
                                Joburg gears up for World Orchid Conference
                                [10 Things I Love About...] Stellenbosch - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Why the cloud is transforming data into a new global currency - Mark Ridley
                                  How to tie in EBay to your e-commerce strategy - Stuart Gonsal
                                  M4JAM launch exceeds expectations

                                  Logistics
                                    Distance learning - the pitfalls addressed

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Kings of Chaos back in SA
                                      African and UK creatives to gather for three-day Joburg event
                                      Nail treatments on the go - Jessica Taylor

                                      Automotive
                                        Ford to launch first right-hand-drive Mustang
                                        GM achieves success in key African markets
                                        Ford launches new Transit model into African market
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