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Cooperatives benefit from agro-processing initiative
Ten cooperatives participating in the Ncorha Irrigation Scheme near Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape have become the first beneficiaries of a R91m agro-processing initiative. Read more >>


Agriculture
NSPCA urges farmers to plan ahead
The National Council of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) has made an urgent appeal to all farmers, and the farming community in general, to plan ahead and prevent suffering to any animals. Read more >>

Climate change
Climate change impact must figure in food production efforts
Countries need to shift to more sustainable food systems, stepping up action to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva told participants at the seventh Forum on Agriculture in Morocco. Read more >>

Commodities & Fairtrade
Cape Wools to host international congress
The 83rd congress of the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) will be held from 28-30 April at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town. Read more >>

Poultry producers about to rebound

Nick Hedley

The poultry sector could start to emerge from an extended downturn in the second half of this year‚ making it one to watch for analysts and fund managers. Read more >>

February goods transported by land decreases 4.4% y/y
The volume of goods transported (payload) decreased by 4.4% year-on-year (y/y) in February 2014. Read more >>


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Rise of transmedia - new white paper
    Unilever offers five Cannes scholarships
    Discover Digital ready for Internet TV in SA

    Medical
      Hair-raising findings on Brazilian straighteners

      Retail
        Mobile education apps shine in growth markets
        Inside Africa unveils vintage fashion movement
        'Orange spreads your wings' young designer winners

        Government
          Trade in illicit cigarettes hits tax revenue - Linda Ensor
          Crackdown on political violence
          Easter road fatalities 'decline'

          Mining
            Centre for miners to open at Carletonville Hospital
            Zuma gives Marikana Commission more time

            CSI
              Sanlam and Avocado Vision partner to improve financial literacy
              Explore sustainability concepts with the iStart2 Challenge
              'Fat boys' raise funds at IRONMAN for Signature of Hope Trust

              Finance
                Clicks turnover up 9.6% to R9.3bn - Zeenat Moorad
                Economic risks a 'challenge' to SA's life sector - Gillian Jones
                Batseta announces members of interim board

                Building
                  Pilanesberg project to improve water supply
                  Corobrik wins Diamond Arrow Award once again
                  R1.2b road upgrade to link Pongola, Dumbe

                  GreenBiz
                    Protection of wildlife a priority at Steyn City
                    Climate adaptation advice for cities in global South - Jaspreet Kindra

                    HR & Recruitment
                      [BizCareers] Don't curb your enthusiasm in an interview - Juliette Attwell

                      Legal
                        Pistorius trial tells us a lot about our society - Anton Harber
                        Competition Commission appeals against tribunal's SAB decision - Leana Engelbrecht
                        Norton Rose Fulbright announces partner promotions

                        Manufacturing
                          Impahla Clothing has world's first photovoltaic power plant for Puma
                          March PPI up from 7.7% to 8.2%

                          Property
                            Upsurge in demand for 'affordable' Bluff homes
                            Smart home technology catches on
                            Rebosis distribution of 48.50c per linked unit

                            Education
                              Innovative technology transforms rural classrooms
                              First UNESCO-IHE class graduates
                              Auditions at the National School of the Arts

                              Tourism
                                WTM Africa backs responsible tourism initiatives
                                Speed Marketing Sessions return to Indaba 2014
                                ABTA launches African Business Travel Conference

                                ICT
                                  New Huawei Container Data Centre Solution
                                  Minister pleased with steps to cut communication costs - Samuel Mungadze

                                  Logistics
                                    Truck stops planned along Trans Kalahari Corridor
                                    Traffic congestion choking SA business

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      The Hops Harvest Festival returns to Wild Clover Farm
                                      2014 SAMA winners announced
                                      Good sports - Eugene Yiga

                                      Automotive
                                        Volkswagen produces apprenticeship graduates
                                        Nissan builds a car in Nigeria after new automotive policy
                                        CMH says e-toll system cannot work - Marc Hasenfuss
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