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Benguela ratification process completed
PRETORIA: South Africa has completed the ratification process of the Benguela Current Convention (BCC), says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa. read more>>



Agriculture
Africa to tackle hunger through investments in agriculture
ADDIS ABABA: Africa's leaders unanimously agreed to end hunger and cut poverty in half by 2025 with the signing of the Malabo Declaration at the 23rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government last month. read more>>
African women in agriculture recognised
Zambia recognises women in agriculture and has set aside 30% of their agricultural land for women farmers. read more>>
Farming awards to empower emerging and subsistence female farmers
In honouring women in agriculture, this Women's Month the AFWE is hosting the Women in Farming Awards gala dinner on 13 August 2014. read more>>
DRC open for agribusiness investment
In the run up to the AgriBusiness Forum 2014, it's been announced that the focus is shifting to agricultural development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). read more>>
Aquaculture
E Cape inland fishing key to food security
PRETORIA: Government says it will pay special attention to marine conservation and developing inland fishing in the Eastern Cape as one way of ensuring South Africa's food security. read more>>
Government
Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, has released government's framework for implementing the National Development Plan (NDP) over the next five years. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    BizTakeouts has a blast: Celebrates 100th show
    Why a social media calendar can make all the difference - Rudi Massyn

    Medical
      Ships pose bigger risk of 'importing' Ebola than airports
      Triomf Clinic opens for destitute residents of Pretoria West
      Ebola outbreak showing swift spread but low mortality rate

      Retail
        Spar bids for 80% stake in the BWG Group
        Food retailers push to enforce exclusivity - Joan Muler
        Wholesale and Retail Schools of Excellence project launches this week

        Government
          SA's bargaining structures need to change
          22 arrested for defrauding City of Johannesburg - Nosihle Shelembe

          Mining
            Sandvik provides solutions to niche market satisfaction
            Anglo American leading the change for women
            Improving productivity in the mining sector - Rhys Evans

            CSI
              Engen KlevaKidz campaign keeps on growing
              Helping animals, helping people in Khayelitsha - Melissa Jane Cook
              eduCate revision programme gets support from Samsung

              Finance
                Transnet needs R100bn from private sector - Linda Ensor
                Liberty's BEE earnings up to 664.7 cents a share
                Transnet gets R6bn guarantee from US-Exim - Linda Ensor

                Building
                  Lakehaven raises the bar for social housing projects
                  Clarity required on drivers of energy policy decision - Tom Harris
                  Sanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road

                  GreenBiz
                    Experts in waste management to attend WasteCon2014
                    Abalone worth R3m recovered in Free State
                    UJ unveils prototype solar energy vehicle

                    HR & Recruitment
                      What Harvard taught me about running a business in SA - Rowan Belchers
                      Social media: changing the face of modern recruitment - Graham Paulsen
                      Stronger together - Su-Mari Du Bruyn

                      Legal
                        CDH publishes guide on labour legislation changes
                        Employers have a statutory obligation to report criminal conduct - Hugo Pienaar and Thandeka Nhle
                        African female lawyers share their experiences

                        Manufacturing
                          Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi
                          Solar panel production plant launched in Cape Town

                          Property
                            Digital commercial property trading portal goes live: a first in SA
                            What you may not know about property - Kathy East
                            Five mistakes commonly made by real estate agents

                            Education
                              Social entrepreneurship is key to addressing challenges
                              StatPro to support the education of underprivileged children
                              Opportunities abound in maths and science - Nosihle Shelembe
                              Workshops to improve maths teachers' skills - More Matshediso

                              Tourism
                                Mozambique: do you need a visa?
                                Western Cape dominates Inter-Hotel Challenge - Eugene Yiga
                                Understanding 5-star hotel grading

                                ICT
                                  Gamification can be a powerful engagement tool
                                  Data quality's in the eye of the beholder
                                  Fraud prevention requires a three-level risk management approach - Colin Hill

                                  Logistics
                                    SA air cargo security systems get the nod from EU
                                    TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries
                                    Sanral clarifies Cape Town toll roads reports

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Call to enter Vodacom In The City
                                      Turn back time with Endermolift - Ruth Cooper
                                      An authentic French afternoon and evening

                                      Automotive
                                        Exporters Club recognises Ford with merit award
                                        Sansom appointed as new head of Audi SA
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