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Dedicated beneficiaries reap what they sow
Members of a small co-operative in the Matheni traditional authority area in northern Zululand have started to reap the rewards of patience and hard work. read more>>



Agriculture
Chevron announces tractor restoration competition winners
Winners of the 2014 Caltex Delo Tractor Restoration Competition, which aims to ignite interest in agriculture and promote critical project management skills amongst South African youth, were announced today. read more>>
Aquaculture
R2bn aqua-farming facility to create jobs
Plans are in the pipeline for a R2-billion aqua farm to be developed on 300 hectares of land in Zone 10 of Coega's Industrial Development Zone in PE. read more>>
Commodities & Fairtrade
RCL Foods reports loss of 47.7c a share
RCL Foods has fallen to a headline loss of 47.7c a share from profits of 4.8c a share last year mainly because of a surge in finance costs. read more>>
July PPI drops marginally to 8%
Producer inflation as measured by the producer price index (PPI) for final manufactured goods fell marginally to 8% year-on-year in July, down from 8.1% in June‚ Statistics South Africa figures show. read more>>
GDP creeps up narrowly avoiding recession
South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in the second quarter of this year according to figures released by Statistics South Africa. read more>>
Food Security
SU and ETH Zurich sign food security research agreement
Stellenbosch University and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich's agreement for cooperation will put into practice the development of excellent research projects, particularly on food and nutrition security. read more>>
Government
Workshop to help SADC countries improve food production
The governments of South Africa and New Zealand will join forces to share their expertise on food safety systems for export with their counterparts in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). read more>>
Land tenure reforms under the spotlight at summit

Nthambeleni Gabara

Land tenure reforms will take centre stage at a three-day National Land Tenure Summit in Johannesburg next week. read more>>
Government seeks to transform economy
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is working hard to build an economy that is able to generate jobs, while improving export competitiveness. read more>>
Water leaks cannot be left unresolved says Mchunu

More Matshediso

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu says mayors and councillors should be at the forefront of the fight against water leaks and the poor quality of water provided to municipal residents read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    The blurred lines between online marketing and advertising - Kamogelo Modise
    The future of TV and advertising and why we should be excited - Adelaide Potgieter

    Medical
      Regular screenings provide early warnings - Andrew Edwards
      Intellectual disability should not mean physical inactivity
      Hay fever season could peak following wet winter - Mariska van Aswegen

      Retail
        Evolution of point-of-sale systems
        Pick n Pay opens new price matching front - Zeenat Moorad
        Update on CPA at Consumer Complaints Management conference
        Massmart takes knock from Game - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Government says it will protect textile sector
          Public servants must 'serve' the public
          AG to probe corruption in Westonaria

          Mining
            Rotary lobe compressor showcased at Electra Mining expo
            MD calls for removal of barriers to entry into engineering for women

            CSI
              TEAMtalk media provides opportunities in sports journalism
              Cathay Pacific and Trees for All plant trees to uplift SA communities
              Kumba invests R10.5m in solar-powered internet school initiative

              Finance
                Ascension surpasses its own growth targets - Nick Hedley
                No retrenchment of Ellerines workers yet
                Insurance schemes hurt medical aids

                Building
                  Tolls will keep SA's roads servicable says Cesa - Philani Nombembe
                  Africa Engineering Week aims to change lives
                  Brick manufacturer invests in Pilot crusher

                  GreenBiz
                    Environmental and infrastructural projects handed over
                    Amendments to Environmental Act to take effect
                    Nedbank unveils fourth Green Building

                    HR & Recruitment
                      CNN launches Smart Business
                      New app aims to simplify the absenteeism reporting process
                      Taking the pain out of conducting criminal checks

                      Legal
                        Sexual harassment vs inappropriate comment - Olivia Eleanor Timothy and Zaryl Bhero
                        Agreements between Competition Commission, regulators concluded - Leana Engelbrecht

                        Manufacturing
                          GPI, Tellumat enter into joint manufacturing venture
                          Intellectual property leakage a major threat for manufacturers, report finds

                          Property
                            The risk of renting out one property - Martin Goodman
                            Has social media changed the face of real estate?
                            Expert tips on managing your rental property - Davis Miller
                            RICS releases sub-Saharan African property market report

                            Education
                              BYM summit to bring Africa's 100 brightest young minds together
                              AAT(SA) uplifts accounting standards

                              Tourism
                                Get ready for Bombay Brasserie's Chilli Festival
                                SA pumps R100m into tourism industry - Nosihle Shelembe
                                Tips for a safe and stress-free visit to Mozambique
                                fastjet launches Tanzania-Uganda route

                                ICT
                                  Data cannot work in isolation of analytics
                                  CIOs need to embrace digital ethics

                                  Logistics
                                    fastjet aims to launch airline base in Kenya
                                    flydubai adds three new routes in East Africa

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge winners announced
                                      Taste of Africa to feature at the Soweto Wine & Lifestyle Festival
                                      Win a trip to Dubai with Vida e Caffè

                                      Automotive
                                        All-new Mustang rolls off production line
                                        Western Cape used vehicles cheapest in SA
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