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Cityspec finalist in Better Living Challenge
Formula D interactive's Cityspec tool addresses the challenge of basic service delivery through an innovative community driven reporting system using mobile technology. read more>>



Education & Training
Kumba invests R10.5m in solar-powered internet school initiative
The first of four solar-powered internet schools has been opened at Jiyana Secondary School in Tembisa. read more>>
Toyota donation equips young entrepreneurs
A donation by Toyota South Africa has enabled the Afrikaans Institute of Commerce (AHi) to train approximately 350 students as part of their entrepreneurial development course. read more>>
UCT to develop future leaders with multi-million rand MasterCard project
The University of Cape Town has entered a R252-million partnership with the MasterCard Foundation to help counteract the effects of 'brain drain' by developing 300 committed next-generation leaders from economically disadvantaged communities across sub-Saharan Africa. read more>>
Redefine wins Development Award for CSI initiative
Supported by Redefine Properties, the Buskaid Soweto String Project equips young black musicians in SA townships, for which they won the Development Award at the 17th Annual Business Day BASA Awards earlier this week. read more>>
Fundza Literacy Trust nominated for Tech Awards
The Tech Awards has nominated the FunDza Literacy Trust for the 'Microsoft Education Award', for providing 50,000 young South Africans with access to reading material on their cellphones. read more>>
Greening & Environment
Cathay Pacific and Trees for All plant trees to uplift SA communities
In partnership with Cathay Pacific, Food & Trees for Africa's (FTFA) Trees for All programme will be planting 174 trees at two schools in Katlehong this Arbor Month. read more>>
Browns to donate 500 trees this Arbor Month
In celebration of Arbor Month, this September Browns is donating 500 trees to disadvantaged residents in Khutsong, a township on the West Rand. read more>>
Amarula Trust funds five-year elephant protection project
The Amarula Trust is funding a new project to protect elephants, focusing on ways to manage the competition for scarce resources between the species and the residents of Botswana. read more>>
Health & Welfare
The Rhino Orphanage Nissan Juke travels to Soweto
First Car Rental's specially wrapped Nissan Juke will be on display at the 10th TOPS at SPAR Soweto Wine & Lifestyle Festival this week, giving locals and visitors the chance to take a selfie for a great cause. read more>>
Domestic Animal Rescue Group faces closure
Domestic Animal Rescue Group (DARG) - a pro-life organisation that rescues, cares for, sterilizes and re-homes abused, neglected and abandoned cats and dogs in Hout Bay - is facing closure. read more>>
Sport
TEAMtalk media provides opportunities in sports journalism
A career in sport is often thought of as on the pitch, but sports media is a prime space for young sports enthusiasts to channel their passion and earn a decent income to boot. read more>>
McDonald's to develop grassroots football with WorldCoaches programme
McDonald's South Africa and the Royal Dutch Football Association have partnered to launch its international football coach training programme. read more>>
New events to diarise
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Well Read Books - 29 Aug 2014 to 31 Aug 2014 Cape Town

'Our Kids of the Cape' Fundraising Golf Day
The Vineyard Hotel - 21 Sep 2014 Cape Town

CAAMMP fundraiser and launch
Ngola Consultancy - 4 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

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All industry news

Marketing & Media
    The blurred lines between online marketing and advertising - Kamogelo Modise
    The future of TV and advertising and why we should be excited - Adelaide Potgieter

    Medical
      Regular screenings provide early warnings - Andrew Edwards
      Intellectual disability should not mean physical inactivity
      Hay fever season could peak following wet winter - Mariska van Aswegen

      Retail
        Evolution of point-of-sale systems
        Pick n Pay opens new price matching front - Zeenat Moorad
        Update on CPA at Consumer Complaints Management conference
        Massmart takes knock from Game - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Government says it will protect textile sector
          Public servants must 'serve' the public
          AG to probe corruption in Westonaria
          Government seeks to transform economy

          Mining
            Rotary lobe compressor showcased at Electra Mining expo
            MD calls for removal of barriers to entry into engineering for women

            Finance
              Ascension surpasses its own growth targets - Nick Hedley
              No retrenchment of Ellerines workers yet
              Insurance schemes hurt medical aids

              Agriculture
                SU and ETH Zurich sign food security research agreement
                Dedicated beneficiaries reap what they sow
                Chevron announces tractor restoration competition winners

                Building
                  Tolls will keep SA's roads servicable says Cesa - Philani Nombembe
                  Africa Engineering Week aims to change lives
                  Brick manufacturer invests in Pilot crusher

                  GreenBiz
                    Environmental and infrastructural projects handed over
                    Amendments to Environmental Act to take effect
                    Nedbank unveils fourth Green Building

                    HR & Recruitment
                      CNN launches Smart Business
                      New app aims to simplify the absenteeism reporting process
                      Taking the pain out of conducting criminal checks

                      Legal
                        Sexual harassment vs inappropriate comment - Olivia Eleanor Timothy and Zaryl Bhero
                        Agreements between Competition Commission, regulators concluded - Leana Engelbrecht

                        Manufacturing
                          GPI, Tellumat enter into joint manufacturing venture
                          July PPI drops marginally to 8%
                          Intellectual property leakage a major threat for manufacturers, report finds

                          Property
                            The risk of renting out one property - Martin Goodman
                            Has social media changed the face of real estate?
                            Expert tips on managing your rental property - Davis Miller
                            RICS releases sub-Saharan African property market report

                            Education
                              BYM summit to bring Africa's 100 brightest young minds together
                              AAT(SA) uplifts accounting standards

                              Tourism
                                Get ready for Bombay Brasserie's Chilli Festival
                                SA pumps R100m into tourism industry - Nosihle Shelembe
                                Tips for a safe and stress-free visit to Mozambique
                                fastjet launches Tanzania-Uganda route

                                ICT
                                  Data cannot work in isolation of analytics
                                  CIOs need to embrace digital ethics

                                  Logistics
                                    fastjet aims to launch airline base in Kenya
                                    flydubai adds three new routes in East Africa

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge winners announced
                                      Taste of Africa to feature at the Soweto Wine & Lifestyle Festival
                                      Win a trip to Dubai with Vida e Caffè

                                      Automotive
                                        All-new Mustang rolls off production line
                                        Western Cape used vehicles cheapest in SA
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