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$4m in projects to strengthen Tanzania's agricultural productivity
More than 100,000 smallholder farmers in Tanzania will benefit after today's announcement of US$4.25-million in new grants. Read more >>


Agriculture
Profitable partners or partners facing painful problems?

Derick van der Walt

To share 50% of your worldly possessions with your farm workers, especially those who have been at your side for many years, seems a noble idea. Read more >>

Commodities & Fairtrade
Agri-hub applies for statutory measures on fruit
Agri-hub has approached the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for the establishment of statutory measures (registration, and records and returns) on table grapes, and deciduous and citrus fruit. Read more >>

Food Security
A project to empower women with skills to start a business
Agri SA is now in a position to enable women in the Keimoes area to make use of business opportunities relating to agriculture and food production, promote creativity and also help with the development of children. Read more >>

Sustainability
SABMiller commits to sustainability targets
The SAB has committed to supporting half a million small businesses, world-class water efficiency and cutting total carbon footprint. Read more >>


New events to diarise

Annual No-Till Conference
NO-TILL CLUB OF KZN - 2 Sep 2014 to 4 Sep 2014 Bergville


Upcoming events

Your 67 minutes in an urban vegetable garden
Bertrams Inner City Farm - 18 Jul 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Cannes entries reveal a move towards design for change - Sulet Jansen
    City of Cape Town, AFI partner for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
    Pendoring judges selected, deadline extended

    Medical
      Helping South Africans quit the killer
      Conference to further the Mindful Revolution in South Africa
      R2K strongly condemns the arrest of Free State community health workers and TAC activists

      Retail
        Vivienne Tam, WeChat launch 'Internationally Chic' runway model contest
        Better selfies with Sony
        'Me Time' survey indicates South Africa loves couch time

        Government
          Economy battles to get out of the woods
          Why 'Excellence' should be at the top of our national agenda - Douglas Kruger
          SABC viewers displeased with old content, repeats, news bias

          Mining
            SA Mining Stakeholders convene
            SA's mining strategy must unlock transformation, investment
            Economy battles to get out of the woods

            CSI
              Monash SA empowers students with Mandela Month Book Drive
              R200,000 donation in aid of breast cancer
              Spier Arts Academy announces 2015 recruitment drive

              Finance
                Absa clients can now automate securities finance trading
                Added protection for consumers under NCA Act
                Hunting for Eurobonds - Jocelyne Sambira

                Building
                  Construction sector braced for more pain - Andries Mahlangu
                  Construction of Baywest N2 bridge completed
                  Kwikspace delivers first ever rental units in Namibia

                  GreenBiz
                    Services of DEA scaled down during move to new premises
                    African businesses realise advantages of going green
                    Philips provides solar-lit Light Centre for SU soccer field

                    HR & Recruitment
                      The role of purpose in driving tech innovation
                      Are South African or sub-Saharan African entrepreneurs the best?
                      Why SMEs are not hiring, and why they should

                      Legal
                        Section 44 of LUPO declared unconstitutional - Jyoti Narshi
                        City of Johannesburg's Supplementary Roll 11 is unauthorised - Chantelle Gladwin
                        If you like it, then you should've put a ® on it - Tiffany Conley

                        Manufacturing
                          Hundreds of thousands saved at Eskom's Malta Power Plant
                          MTN launches first-in-Africa cooling system

                          Property
                            ShowHOUSE joins the mobile revolution
                            Blue Views acquires South Beach Camps Bay
                            Some pointers for investing in property

                            Education
                              Cloud software to help scholars in accounting exam prep
                              Print on demand to solve the textbook crisis one page at a time
                              [EduWeek] A Wi-Fi solution that works, a superior alternative

                              Tourism
                                Cape Grace wins Travel + Leisure accolades
                                A great repast at The Plettenberg - Brian Berkman
                                Visa centres contribute to job creation - More Matshediso

                                ICT
                                  Mobile and tablet shopping continues to grow
                                  A checklist for cloud readiness
                                  Stay abreast of emerging software development trends in SA - Mark Beets

                                  Logistics
                                    Investment in road infrastructure will unlock growth
                                    Vivotek camera monitors behaviour patterns of drivers
                                    Minibus taxi industry should be professionally managed

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Ovation Awards winners announced
                                      Local is lekker with Chef Hajierah - Angie White
                                      All about the dress, Q&A with KLûK CGDT - Jessica Taylor

                                      Automotive
                                        New Vehicle Pricing Index reveals unexpected decline in used car inflation
                                        Global recall does not affect South African Subaru owners
                                        Finalists of WOW Women's Car of the Year announced
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