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Woolworths commits to WWF Water Balance Programme
Woolworths has committed itself to the WWF Water Balance Programme, a 160 hectare 'water balance' alien vegetation clearance project in 24 Rivers catchment, a tributary of the Berg River, by 2015. Read more >>


Agriculture
24% of black households involved in agriculture
PRETORIA: The 20 Year Review released by President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday, 11 March 2014, indicates that 24% of black households are involved in agriculture. Read more >>

Commercial Fishing
Minister Joemat-Petterson takes report on legal review
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson says she has approached the North Gauteng High Court to ask that the Public Protector's findings into a multi-million fishing vessel tender be reviewed. Read more >>

Labour Minister meets Saldanah Bay fishing community
PRETORIA: Workers and organised labour representatives in Saldanah Bay have asked Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant to look into matters concerning labour broking, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and occupational health and safety for fishermen. Read more >>

Labour minister meets Saldanha bay fishing community
Workers and organised labour representatives in Saldanha Bay have asked Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant to look into a number of issues. Read more >>

Commodities & Fairtrade
Clover Industries earnings up 90% to 77.3c
Branded consumer goods group Clover Industries reported a 90% jump in headline earnings per share to 77.3c for its six months ended December 2013. Read more >>

SAB seeks African growth via larger maltings plant

Nick Hedley

The local arm of SABMiller (SAB)‚ South African Breweries' maltings division is looking to supply product to other African countries following its investments to expand capacity‚ according to the unit's general manager Thinus van Schoor. Read more >>

Rooibos workers concede defeat

Bekezela Phakathi

The Food and Allied Workers Union (Fawu) conceded defeat on Wednesday (13 March 2014) in its fight for a 10% wage increase at Rooibos Ltd, the Western Cape-based company that dominates the market for tea of the same name. Read more >>

Food Security
CAR farmers struggle to recover from devastation
BESSAN: With the year's main planting season just weeks away, many in the Central African Republic (CAR) have been left desperately ill-equipped by months of conflict. In the charred village of Bessan, to the west of the country, the concerns are typical: a dire lack of seeds, tools and manpower. Read more >>

Sustainability
Coffee grounds fuel mushroom growth at the Vineyard Hotel
A month after launching a pilot programme in which gourmet mushrooms are grown on Vineyard Hotel coffee grounds, 15kg of perfect Pink Oysters have been harvested. Read more >>

Rescued from raging torrents
More than 130 people were rescued by helicopter from floodwaters in Lephalale, formerly Ellisras, in northwestern Limpopo on Tuesday, 11 March. Read more >>


Government

Government invests in rural economy
President Jacob Zuma says government will continue to invest in the country's rural areas, in order to stimulate local economic growth and to further the social development of people living outside urban areas. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Great curated content not to be underestimated - Natalie Pool
    Barry Roux features strongly in social chatter about Pistorius trial
    Fake it! Durban promo campaign and the false social media profiles

    Medical
      Reviewing safety of Xylitol - Amanda Rogaly
      Busting aesthetic medicine myths - Dr Nerina Wilkinson

      Retail
        New categories for consumer awards
        Franchising contribution to GDP rising - Simone Cooper
        Rwanda ready for retail investment - Danette Breitenbach

        Government
          Mega project to improve Mpumalanga water supply - Siphiwe Nyathi
          New ambulances to improve maternal services
          More political parties to contest 2014 elections - Nthambeleni Gabara

          Mining
            Accutrak prepares for debut at WAMPEX
            Set Point Mozambique at 2014 MMEC
            Merger between mining companies approved

            CSI
              T-Systems empowers the Emalahleni community
              466/64 Fashion supports children's hospital
              ICHAF introduces rural education programme

              Finance
                BizConnect focuses on financial statements
                Credit lender supports tighter regulation for industry
                Investors should avoid bad news on TV

                Building
                  GBCSA prepares for 2014 convention

                  GreenBiz
                    OSCAP invites supporters of rhino horn trade
                    Sanral under fire for destroying rare plants - Bobby Jordan

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Themba Dlamini is BMF's new boss - Evan Pickworth
                      Retrenchment not the end of a career

                      Legal
                        Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr ranked in twelve practice areas

                        Manufacturing
                          Samsung launches triangular air-conditioners
                          Cape Town's oil from plastics project
                          Dyson launches bagless vacuum cleaner

                          Property
                            Is this the right time to fix your bond interest repayments?
                            Property leases - always better in writing
                            Sentiment the main driver of residential property sales

                            Education
                              Registration opens for 2014 ACT Scholarship Awards
                              Dimension Data rewards top matriculants

                              Tourism
                                Take advantage of the business travel upswing
                                FlightSiteAgent announces new travel products
                                Orient Express rebrands: Crazy... or clever - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Stop illegitimate mails - save money and increase productivity
                                  Is ADSL a rip-off or not?
                                  Technology trends give way to social trends

                                  Logistics
                                    Driver efficiencies can save SA businesses
                                    SAA takes delivery of new aircraft
                                    Bidvest Panalpina Logistics wins gold

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Full DJ line-up for We Are One Colour Festivals announced
                                      Celebrate "Take a Child to the Theatre Today"
                                      Music to my ears - Eugene Yiga

                                      Automotive
                                        New bikes for Harley-Davidson's 2014 range
                                        Super Group buys majority in GWM SA - Mark Allix and David Furlonger
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