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SA can sell red meat to Europe again
CAPE TOWN: After three-years of a costly ban on South African red meat, the country can now resume its exports of beef to European markets, it was confirmed on Wednesday, 19 February 2014. Read more >>


Agriculture
Music video aims to improve agriculture
Africa's top artists will be using their voices this week to record a music video collaboration in support of ONE's campaign aimed at pushing African leaders to adopt better policies that will help revolutionise and modernise African agriculture to make it more prosperous for both citizens and nations. Read more >>

ZR Auto launches dry sower
The growth in the number of applications for high and ultra precision machining, as well as the demand for ever higher levels of machine performance in the seed sowing business, has flourished during the past few years with innovations helping to improve the sowing precision process. Read more >>

Farmers can benefit from fuel management system
To comply with SARS legislation which requires farmers to have a comprehensive log book detailing their personal and business diesel usage in order to get tax rebates, they need a reliable and convenient fuel management system. Read more >>

Zambia's agriculture in spotlight at Agritech Expo
Current challenges experienced by Zambia's agricultural sector, as well as looking to its development, are the main topics to be discussed at the Agritech Expo, taking place on 4 and 5 April 2013 at the GART Research Centre in Chisamba, Zambia. Read more >>

Commercial Fishing
Agri Minister throws the net to probe fishing quotas complaints
CAPE TOWN: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has appointed an independent law firm to conduct an audit to determine whether the allocation of fishing quotas was done lawfully. Read more >>

Commodities & Fairtrade
RCL Foods's earnings fall from 17,3c to 4.7c
RCL Foods (RCL)‚ formerly known as Rainbow Chicken‚ on Wednesday (19 February) reported a sharp drop in its interim diluted headline earnings per share from 17,3c to just 4.7c. Read more >>


International

Google-backed database steps up fight on deforestation
WASHINGTON, USA: Google, environmentalists and governments have unveiled a state-of-the-art database to track deforestation, hoping to increase levels of law enforcement to prevent it. Read more >>


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Government

Oriani-Ambrosini's plea for medical marijuana
President Jacob Zuma says he was touched by IFP Member of Parliament, Mario Oriani-Ambrosini's impassioned plea, to have marijuana decriminalised. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Why all social media isn't for everyone - Thandi Guilherme
    Creative Circle results for January 2014

    Retail
      Food Routes platform launched for avid foodie travellers
      Dispelling franchising myths - Jan de Beer
      Clover opens expanded production, distribution facility

      Government
        Winds of change for community media
        Voters urged to register before roll closes
        Gauteng seeks policies to address energy security

        Mining
          Premier Modise condemns torching of mineworker
          Clear Asset to auction mining equipment
          Zambia's mining industry in spotlight at CBM-TEC

          CSI
            Cycling from Sun City to Cape Town for charity
            Five Roses Tea accepts Shoprite's RAKNomination

            Finance
              SA professionals expect rand to weaken further
              Distell Group's earnings up 21% to 503c
              Sun International's earnings down 20% to 325c

              Building
                Construction industry needs government's support
                Construction starts on new road at Baywest
                A future of 'smart cities' in Africa

                GreenBiz
                  Enter the Better Living competition
                  Scatec Solar extends footprint in Africa
                  N Cape to shine as SA's renewable energy hub

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Over R1bn approved by Small Business Agency
                    [BizCareers] Asking the right questions - Juliette Attwell

                    Legal
                      Namibian Competition Commission prohibits merger in road surfacing market - Leana Engelbrecht
                      POPI - can you afford not to comply? - Johan Botes, Lauren Salt and Tracy Robbins
                      Waste management licence terms amended

                      Manufacturing
                        Toolmaker training a great success story says TASA chairman
                        Kilowatt AV and Sight and Sound join forces
                        PPC looks to seal big Africa deals - Nick Hedley

                        Property
                          Shoprite signs 10-year lease at Gosforth Park
                          Trafalgar Property offers Rentshield benefits to clients
                          Hyprop's interim distribution up 9.5%

                          Education
                            How to spot a distance-learning scam
                            Media Works comments on White Paper for Post School Education and Training
                            Wyzetalk launches The Graduate Hub

                            Tourism
                              Protea Hotel Kampala offers free Wi-Fi on shuttles
                              Rise of the smaller airlines - Rob Baker
                              Indaba to remain Africa's premier travel trade show

                              ICT
                                CIOs: The centre of value creation
                                ICT can reduce SA's energy consumption
                                The future of storage - Bruce Busansky

                                Logistics
                                  SAA continues to cut losses‚ but further bail-out 'crucial' - Linda Ensor
                                  SAA's new plan will not put an end to the farce - Leon Louw
                                  Midnight trains laid on for Gauteng revellers

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    John Newman announced as headline act for Sowing the Seeds 2014
                                    Some of the world's finest at the Celebration of Bubbles Festival
                                    Interview with UB40 - Ruth Cooper

                                    Automotive
                                      Self-driving car concept will transform working on the move
                                      MBSA's' confidence in SA survives as revenue rises 28% - David Furlonger
                                      Porsche scoops SA Car of the Year title - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
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