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New protocol to help curb forced labour
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted a new legally binding Protocol designed to strengthen global efforts to eliminate forced labour. Read more >>


Agriculture
Low economic growth has a negative impact on food sector
Decreased consumer spending power is having a negative impact on the retail and food processing sector, as well as farmers. Read more >>

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Commercial Fishing
SA developing blue economy strategy
In order to make full use of its oceans' potential, the South African government is in the process of developing a blue economy strategy, said the Department of Environmental Affairs. Read more >>

Food Security
Agribusiness and Food World Forum to address Africa's growth potential
All eyes will be on Africa next week when the continent's enormous growth potential in agribusiness comes under the lens at the IFAMA/CCA Agribusiness and Food World Forum. Read more >>

Sustainability
Eliminating poverty through agriculture
More than 350 producers, technical advisers, researchers and various stakeholders in the deciduous fruit industry gathered for the annual HORTGRO Science Technical Symposium at the Allée Bleue Conference Centre near Franschhoek, which also included field days in Grabouw and Simondium. Read more >>


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    The importance of lead generation - Louise Robinson
    Joshua Behrens awarded bursary to The DAVE School in US
    Why advertising agencies lose clients - Chris Moerdyk

    Medical
      SA's high stress increases heartburn, acid reflux
      Philips launches live 3D image guidance tool for tumours

      Retail
        Retail 'therapy' not a good idea for debt-strapped consumers
        Three strategies for successful businesses - Jan de Beer
        Mall developments show no sign of a slowdown - Alistair Anderson

        Government
          Gauteng keeps selling booze on Sundays
          Zuma has to spell out government priorities - in detail
          Satawu to march on SA's civil aviation authority
          Denying education is child abuse - Lebohang Mhlongo

          Mining
            Deal with striking platinum miners reached 'in principle'
            Miners arrested for gold theft

            CSI
              CSI as a brand, brand building in development - Danette Breitenbach
              Revolutionary approach to accounting benefits learners

              Finance
                Rockcastle seeks main board listing on JSE - Alistair Anderson
                Telkom's earnings up 35.1% to 388 cents - Samuel Mungadze
                Standard Bank accused of reckless lending - Franny Rabkin

                Building
                  Cape Town to host 21st Africa Oil Week
                  SAIA and Interbuild Africa partners to award bursaries
                  Sustainability the theme of MBSA 2014 Congress

                  GreenBiz
                    R2m waste project to benefit NW youth
                    Greenpop ready for third Trees for Zambia initiative

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Portfolio a valuable tool to boost personal brand
                      Unique leaders are born, exceptional leaders are made - Mark Orpen
                      Executive search sector not affected by recession rumours

                      Legal
                        ENSafrica consolidates position in Mauritius
                        Implications of increased tax-free threshold - Gavin Stansfield and Abdul Allie
                        Bribery and corruption perceptions higher - Evan Pickworth

                        Manufacturing
                          Drop in Evraz Highveld's share price hurts RMB - Mark Allix
                          Manufacturing confidence remains subdued - Claire Bisseker

                          Property
                            Luxe estate living - the new thing in SA
                            E&V Potchefstroom builds first green home in the area: Part 1
                            Sandton offices standing empty - Joan Muller

                            Education
                              UCT PhD graduates increase by almost 50% year-on-year
                              SYSPRO honoured at Education Excellence Awards

                              Tourism
                                Indian industrialist acquires interest in SA wine industry
                                Take a virtual journey to Reunion Island
                                ACSA launches airport app

                                ICT
                                  World Cup travel tips, IT security in Brazil
                                  Delivering corporate value with data - Nick Wonfor
                                  Technology is levelling the playing fields

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    New surfski championships in Durban
                                    John Legend to tour SA
                                    A taste of Brazil at the Shimmy Beach Club

                                    Automotive
                                      Jaguar claws its way to the top - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                      KTM Motorcycles recalls two models
                                      Uber to take Capetonians for a cheaper ride
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