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Women key to rural food production
[More Matshediso] Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), Senzeni Zokwana, says the contribution made by women in the farming sector cannot be under-estimated as this is how they put food on the table for their families. read more>>



Agriculture
AGCO searches for Africa ambassador
Agricultural services company, AGCO is calling young Africans with successful business initiatives or innovative ideas that could help in developing the agricultural sector in Africa. read more>>
Commodities & Fairtrade
New 'generation star' Matona to keeps lights on
The Director General of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) Tshediso Matona is Eskom's new Chief Executive Officer and his appointment has been confirmed by Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown. read more>>
Could Africa become like China?

Jana Marais

Africa's changing demographic over the next three-and-a-half decades could transform the continent into the next China, but only if its youthful population is educated and entrepreneurial. read more>>
International
GPS shows Earth's crust is rising
WASHINGTON, USA: Scientists using GPS technology to study the extent of the western US drought said Thursday the water shortage is causing parts of the Earth's crust to rise. read more>>
More International
Government
Measures implemented to reduce child labour and exploitation
The Department of Labour says interventions to improve the social security and welfare of children have resulted in government being able to reduce the widespread use of child labour. read more>>
Minister, provincial, municipal leaders told to fix infrastructure problems
President Jacob Zuma has told Ministers, Premiers and Mayors, who are part of the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC), that they must jointly develop a problem-solving culture and fix infrastructure problems facing South Africa. read more>>
Government needs innovation for service delivery
Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane says the public sector must challenge itself to be creative and embrace innovation as a new way of doing government business more smartly and delivering its services. read more>>
More Government news
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Marketing & Media
    [Biz Takeouts Lineup] 102: Why Millenials matter & agency focus with Utopian Advertising
    Discussing the future of Africa at the GIL Conference 2014 - Cari Van Wyk
    DigiChat with Andrea: Social media ROI - Andrea Mitchell

    Medical
      A tax of 20% mooted for sugary drinks

      Retail
        Truworths seeks new CEO for smooth transition - Nick Hedley
        Unilever sells ice cream to Eskimos - Jason (Frich) Frichol
        Franschhoek Uncorked ushers in summer

        Government
          Empowering women is vital for Africa's development
          SA companies in Maputo for FACIM fair
          Mud schools: SAHRC report dismissed as "misleading"

          Mining
            Clear Asset takes a wide selection to auction
            Kwikspace enables development of major African transport routes
            IWC's slurry cooling towers excel in copper-mining conditions

            CSI
              KZN schools receive R660,000 for science, maths development
              REDISA management system gains international recognition
              Levi's celebrates entrepreneurs with Pioneer Nation festival

              Finance
                Regulatory changes face insurance sector
                Conditions and implications of a charitable bequest
                Expats may cut ties with UK due to tax changes

                Building
                  Arup honoured at Top Women Awards ceremony
                  Singaphi Street upgrade gets underway
                  MBSA Congress focuses on increasing investment in building sector

                  GreenBiz
                    Cape Town transport goes green
                    E-waste the fasted growing waste stream
                    Local municipalities to compete for green award

                    HR & Recruitment
                      SA businesses must do more to recruit the disabled
                      Internship portal helps students, graduates find employers
                      Impress potential employers with Impress Me

                      Legal
                        Amendment Act a move to streamline labour environment
                        Merger-related employment conditions stifling efficiencies - Natalie von Ey and Kitso Tlhabanelo
                        Arbitration awards - fallible or infallible - Freddie Terblanche

                        Manufacturing
                          Transpaco continues to feel strike effects
                          'Talk shops' achieve little for transformation

                          Property
                            New bill to fast-track property registration welcomed - Mark Brickles
                            Considering commercial - Paul Stevens
                            SA cities need to invest in 'smart' infrastructure

                            Education
                              CUT goes green with the Solar-Flower
                              JB Marks Education Trust to hold career networking session
                              Sign language approved as first language

                              Tourism
                                A guest house fit for a Sir - Evan-Lee Courie
                                Joburg gears up for World Orchid Conference
                                [10 Things I Love About...] Stellenbosch - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Why the cloud is transforming data into a new global currency - Mark Ridley
                                  How to tie in EBay to your e-commerce strategy - Stuart Gonsal
                                  M4JAM launch exceeds expectations

                                  Logistics
                                    Distance learning - the pitfalls addressed

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Kings of Chaos back in SA
                                      African and UK creatives to gather for three-day Joburg event
                                      Nail treatments on the go - Jessica Taylor

                                      Automotive
                                        Ford to launch first right-hand-drive Mustang
                                        GM achieves success in key African markets
                                        Ford launches new Transit model into African market
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