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Relate bracelets Made in Movember on sale now
"Every year Movember has a new theme. This year's theme, Made in Movember, is all about local and handmade products - and of course moustaches - favouring the authentic over the mass produced." - Garron Gsell read more>>



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Investing in ECD helps to reduce social and economic inequality

Sizwe Nxasana

The paper about the findings of the desktop research review entitled Laying the Foundation for Success: Lessons learnt from CSI-funded ECD programmes in South Africa, was shared at the FirstRand Foundation's fifth CSI That Works breakfast on 24 October 2014. read more>>
Woolies extends WRewards to forecourt stores
Woolworths customers on the WRewards programme typically spend 16% more and have bought 19% more units in Engen Food Stops, hence its extension to the these stores. read more>>
Education & Training
PPC makes every day a Mandela Day

Issued by Kaya FM 95.9

PPC has given true meaning to the Mandela Day mantra, "Take action. Inspire change. Make Every Day a Mandela Day," with their Mandela Day Literacy Project launched in Soweto... read more>>
Back to school fundraiser tops R30m for education

Issued by Shanduka Black Umbrellas

Guests attending the Adopt-a-School Foundation's annual Back to School Party in Johannesburg on 18 October raised a record R6m for school development... read more>>
Greening & Environment
$2tn social innovation opportunity presents itself with the rise of megacities
New research from Frost & Sullivan has identified a $2-trillion social innovation market opportunity in 2020 for key players looking to address the issues driving human development in the 21st century. read more>>
Show gardens event raises R162k for charity
Pam Golding Properties' Gardens on Show attracted a generous crowd with up to 800 people visiting one garden alone on the Saturday of the weekend event, raising approximately R162,000 for local charities in East London. read more>>
Health & Welfare
KZN NGO receives R35k grant through Vital Awards
Bobbi Bear, a KwaZulu-Natal non-profit, which rescues, represents and reintegrates sexually abused children in the province, has received a grant of R35,000 from the Vital Foundation's newly established Vital Awards. read more>>
Coke Light goes pink for breast cancer
In partnership with its national bottling partners and Makro, Coca-Cola South Africa has created specially designed six-pack cans of Coca-Cola Light, wrapped in pink packaging... read more>>
Miss SA unveils giant wire exhibit for breast cancer awareness
Miss South Africa and fourth year medical student, Rolene Strauss has launched a breast cancer awareness campaign with the unveiling of a giant wire exhibit outside Stuttafords at Sandton City, where shoppers will be asked to support the cause by tying a pink ribbon to the work. read more>>
Samsung donates 3,000 smartphones to provide humanitarian support against Ebola
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced that the company will donate 3,000 smartphones, worth about $1 million, to be used in a United Nations project for the three worst-hit African countries. read more>>
International
IBM offers analytics platform for Ebola fight
WASHINGTON, US: IBM has announced it will offer its analytics platform and other technology for use in African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Pendoring withholds Prestige Award - Danette Breitenbach
    SA's top food and health writers announced at Galliova Awards - Jessica Taylor
    An integrated approach is the key to successful marketing - Diane Charton

    Retail
      Franchise Summit speaker unveils beauty secrets
      New anti-crime collaborative forum has safety at its centre
      2015 To-do-list... go to Decorex Durban

      Government
        SA citizens indicted in US rhino poaching case
        Special task team will investigate Meyiwa murder
        NPA to appeal Pistorius' conviction and sentence

        Mining
          Anglo American delivers first ore on ship
          KZN mining operation gets help to produce coking coal

          Finance
            Regulation is boutique asset managers' biggest hurdle
            Top 100 companies concerned about regulatory uncertainty
            South Africa must work hard to raise rankings internationally - Ray Maota

            Agriculture
              Farmers should look to diversify export markets, says Groenewald

              Building
                Blink Tower wins gold in NAE video contest
                Winners of 2014 AfriSam-SAIA announced
                Soweto to host home building and renovation show

                GreenBiz
                  Nedbank's partnerships with farmers are focused on holistic solutions
                  Latest intergovernmental climate change report launched
                  Mega-cities can create an opportunity for social innovation

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Government and business must work together to boost SMMEs
                    When individuals flourish, organisations prosper
                    SA managers don't trust employees working from home

                    Legal
                      Employee is entitled to approach CCMA directly - Jacques van Wyk, Andre van Heerden and Unesu Moyo
                      The rise of the consumer - Neil Kirby
                      SA monitoring major rhino poaching case

                      Manufacturing
                        New Foundry Generation Forum generates significant productivity improvements

                        Property
                          How a buyer's agent can save you time and money - Lauren Staley
                          Entries open for Outstanding Verge Competition
                          Property sector nears deadline to keep its transformation charter

                          Education
                            UCT signs contract to improve ICT skills and digital literacy
                            Tertiary education takes steps to meet market needs - Abram Molelemane and Anton Ressel
                            CSX launches online e-marking system in Namibia

                            Tourism
                              Q&A with Dave Andrew, FlySafair CEO - Evan-Lee Courie
                              The Vineyard Hotel gets international recognition

                              ICT
                                The digital revolution - all storage is not equal - Kalvin Subbadu
                                Cloud computing can empower SA entrepreneurs
                                Bring your own anything - Saurabh Kumar

                                Logistics
                                  Supply chain management concerned about skills shortage - Mario Landman
                                  Upgrading of transport infrastructure a major challenge
                                  Mango to add two new generation Boeings to fleet

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Top models to appear at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa
                                    African Fashion Awards nominees announced
                                    New Lord Of The Dance production comes to Joburg in 2015

                                    Automotive
                                      Hyundai Genesis excels in safety tests
                                      The Car of the Year race is on! - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
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