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Agri-Vie wins award for second consecutive year
Agri-Vie was recently awarded the Agribusiness Investment Initiative of the Year Award at the East Africa Agribusiness Investment Summit and Awards, held in Kampala, Uganda. Read more >>


Agriculture
Drought-stricken Free State farmers in dire straits

Annelie Coleman

Drought-stricken farmers in the Free State were in a desperate financial situation, according to Free State Agriculture's operational manager, Dr Jack Armour. Read more >>

Commodities & Fairtrade
Grains mostly softer due to good rain
Local grains closed the Monday session mixed due to local rainfall that has pushed some prices lower‚ while supply shortages boosted other prices. Read more >>

Locals cash in on marula harvest
A bakkie meanders through the scorching late morning heat of the bushveld carrying more than a dozen white sacks filled to the brim with marula fruit. Read more >>

Food Security
Partnership will improve community's food security
Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) and development organisation Humana People to People in South Africa has partnered to work together with the people in Doornkop near Soweto to improve their food security. Read more >>


International

UN says food is running out in Central Africa
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations said it was running out of food for a growing number of homeless people in the Central African Republic, with spreading unrest hobbling distribution efforts. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
[2014 trends] Marketing for advertising - Tarryn Pitchers
Social media... Brands, you're missing the point! - Felix Kessel
[2014 trends] Youth trends in 2014 - Jason Levin and Mokebe Thulo

Medical
Chemical threat may make for an unsafe pair of hands
Malaria drug combo could help prevent pregnancy complications in lupus patients - Karen N. Peart
Canine vaccinations effective deterrent to rabies in Africa

Retail
Fish & Chip Co runs promotional competition
Samsung, Google sign patent-sharing deal
Commission not to prosecute major retailers

Government
Policy revision at SABC causes raised eyebrows - Linda Ensor
Now judges have to declare interests
SA continues with efforts to secure Korkie's release

Mining
Premier welcomes court order on Kagiso mining
Striking mine workers called to end strike
Amplats appeals to miners to respect picketing rules

CSI
Still time to donate unwanted goods to less fortunate

Finance
Ombudsman is clear about home insurance
WEF ends with cautious optimism

Arts
Theatre4Youth Forum comes to Cape Town
Call for independent theatre productions
WGSA Knowledge Share Session in Durban

Building
September to table paper on housing finance

Environment
SANParks concerned over water pollution
Sustainability Week aims to stimulate a green economy

HR & Recruitment
Make the office work for you in 2014 - Linda Trim
Dealing with employees' New Year's resolutions
[BizCareers] Put thought into interview responses - Juliette Attwell

Legal
Unregulated industry: re-sale of electricity - Ramon Pereira and Chantelle Gladwin
SA to host first ever meeting of CCJA
SAPS confiscates counterfeit goods in Kimberley

Manufacturing
SABMiller invests US%110m in Nigeria

Property
Cancelling a bond application can be expensive
Arrowhead Property's private placement over-subscribed - Alistair Anderson
MAS Real Estate to go to capital markets - Alistair Anderson

Security
Sanral survives its third scare
Community to be involved in recruiting police - Mthethwa

Education
Are you a square peg in a round hole? - John French
Soweto Community encourages learners to stay in school

Tourism
Tourism performs better than expected - Andiswa Maqutu
Promising outlook for SA's tourism industry in 2014
Report reveal travellers desire personalised services

ICT
Trend Micro's Security Predictions for 2014
Telkom 'in talks to sell its cellphone towers' - Thabiso Mochiko
Market expecting Telkom turnaround - Thabiso Mochiko

Maritime
Angola searches for lost Greek oil tanker

Sport
PE ready for Herald VW Cycle Tour
IMG Media signs agreement with Klitschko
Cowen completes Robben Island swim

Logistics
Ports seek an 8.5% tariff increase - Linda Ensor

Lifestyle
Update on Red Bull King of the Air 2014
Afrinolly Short Film Competition winners announced

Automotive
Harley-Davidson launches Riding Academy in SA
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