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Coca-Cola Light dressed in pink to raise awareness for breast cancer
In support of breast cancer awareness, Coca-Cola, its bottling partner and Makro have partnered to create specially designed six-packs of Coca-Cola Light, wrapped in pink packaging. read more>>



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SA government honours GE with Siyabonga Business Award
The South African government has awarded the Siyabonga Business Award to General Electric (GE). The inaugural award was created to recognise US businesses and individuals who are making an exceptional contribution to South Africa's economy. read more>>
Education & Training
Choose your portion with caution #NNW2014
The Department of Basic Education, through its National School Nutrition Programme promoted advocacy about eating appropriate quantities of food this National Nutrition Week, hence the theme: Choose your portion with caution. read more>>
Vodacom provides e-learning connectivity solution
Vodacom, in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Basic Education, has provided an e-learning connectivity solution in Umlazi. read more>>
ATNS donates library to under-resourced rural school
Yesterday, Air Traffic and Navigation Services in partnership with Breadline Africa donated a library to Qibi Primary School in the Free State. With the librarian already trained and a minimum of 800 books, the 469 children attending the school are sure to benefit. read more>>
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation extends scholarship application deadline
Greening & Environment
Programme guides Toyota dealers to protect environment
To further support the goal in creating a sustainable South Africa, Toyota introduced a programme to ensure all the dealers were participating in their quest to protect the environment. read more>>
Health & Welfare
Unilever launches Lifebuoy's "Partner a Community" initiative in conjunction with Global Handwashing Day
In conjunction with Global Handwashing Day (15 October), Unilever launched Lifebuoy's "Partner a Community" initiative in Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal - a project that focuses on rural areas in an effort to decrease childhood diseases with the slogan: "Help a Child Reach Five". read more>>
Third SA woman to summit Everest dreams big for children's centre
Field of Dreams is hosting a fundraising event to raise funds for the completion of a children's centre for the Schaumburg community near Hartebeespoort. read more>>
Harley-Davidson supports men's health with Snors for a Cause
In celebration of its new 2015 range and in support of men's health, Harley-Davidson has launched Snors for a Cause Motorcade 2014. read more>>
PGP provides shelter this World Habitat Day
In honour of World Habitat Day, Pam Golding Properties Western Cape joined hands with Habitat for Humanity to build houses and support community development in Pelican Park, Cape Town last week. read more>>
Tiger Brands Foundation and The Department of Basic Education celebrate 20 millionth meal

Issued by Tiger Brands

On World Food Day, the Tiger Brands Foundation and the Department of Basic Education celebrated the serving of the 20 millionth breakfast meal since the establishment of the in-school breakfast feeding programme... read more>>
Sport
Pearl Valley Celebrity Golf Day raises R200k for charity
All four-ball team slots were sold after record interest was secured from leading sportsmen and radio personalities at the annual Pearl Valley Celebrity Golf Day, with the proceeds going to the Child Speech and Hearing Programme. read more>>
Africa
MTN Marathon raises funds for safe water in Uganda
Speaking at the commissioning of the water project in the Nabilatuk village in Uganda, president Yoweri Museveni thanked MTN Uganda and its partners that sponsored the 2013 MTN Marathon as a fundraising initiative to provide safe and clean water to the people of Karamoja. read more>>
More Africa
New events to diarise
Comedy evening in aid of Els for Autism
Els for Autism Charitable Trust - 21 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Help2Read Benefit hosted by Auriol Hays
Triple M Entertainment - 25 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Nappy Run
1 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Comedy evening in aid of Els for Autism
Els for Autism Charitable Trust - 21 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Help2Read Benefit hosted by Auriol Hays
Triple M Entertainment - 25 Oct 2014 Cape Town

ED Conference 2014
Creative Space Media - 27 Oct 2014 to 28 Oct 2014 Midrand

Asset based community development (ABCD)
GIBS - 27 Oct 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Sandton

Teen entrepreneur
SA Teen Entrepreneur - 28 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Nano-seconds crisis response
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 28 Oct 2014 to 29 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

All industry news

Marketing & Media
    [Antifragility] Just another manic New Media Monday - Jessica Taylor
    New app for 1st for Women Insurance identifies top seven needs
    Galliova Awards announces 2014 finalists

    Retail
      Le Creuset loses promotional campaign case
      New Rooibos website to celebrate Geographic Indicator status
      Woolworths donates R3 million for World Food Day

      Government
        Outcry over sex-for-marks at Brakpan school
        No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet
        Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables - Nthambeleni Gabara

        Mining
          Entrepreneur makes history

          Finance
            Cashbuild's revenue up 10%
            Finance function necessary for diversity strategies
            Zimbabwe: Africa's first cashless society? - Sulaiman Philip

            Agriculture
              A solution to Vitamin A deficiency prevalent amongst children in sub-Saharan Africa

              Building
                Sub-Saharan energy sector brakes development

                GreenBiz
                  V&A Waterfront wins Lilizela Award
                  WWF-SASSI scheme serves up sustainable seafood report - Sindy Peters
                  Recycled products available at Cavendish pop-up store

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Investing in HR gives businesses an edge
                    MTN offering voluntary retrenchment to cut staff costs - Thabiso Mochiko
                    Renewable energy sector is key to SA job creation

                    Legal
                      Assessment focuses on conditions of POPI Act
                      Debt collection and flight, fight or freeze concept - Keolebogile Mugabe
                      Employers prohibited from accepting payments by employees - Lauren Salt and Sidasha Naidoo

                      Manufacturing
                        New image-processing methods from Omron
                        kulula reduces fuel consumption on Boeing 737-800s

                        Property
                          Joburg's business hub drives demand for residential property
                          SA REIT is "never a dull sector"
                          SA developers showing more interest in Africa - Alistair Anderson

                          Education
                            UCT invites applications for MPhil specialising in Inclusive Innovation
                            SACAP becomes Africa's first academic institution accredited by IRCEP

                            Tourism
                              Franschhoek's Last Word on intimate luxury - Brian Berkman
                              [INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak
                              Heineken launches 'Open Your City' campaign

                              ICT
                                Mammoth BI conference to bust myths about big data, analytics
                                Skype launches video messaging app
                                Families lose money because of children on the internet

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Vic Falls Carnival announces additional acts
                                  Dead Letter Circus return - Ruth Cooper
                                  The Kooks, Kelis & BollyBoom to headline World Jam Music Festival

                                  Automotive
                                    Driverless cars not just science fiction
                                    Analyst briefing will focus on female vehicle ownership
                                    RMI announces semi-finalists of WorldSkills competition
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