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CWG launches internship scheme to develop young viticulturists
The Cape Winemakers Guild, in association with VinPro, has expanded its highly successful Oenology Protégé Programme with the launch of a similar internship scheme to develop young viticulturists. read more>>



Commodities & Fairtrade
Summit was really all about land ceilings, says Grobler
"From the outset, it was clear that the Minister wanted the summit to give the go ahead for the implementation of land ceilings in order to give effect to the Green Paper proposal of private ownership with limited extent," said ASUF's Chairperson, Japie Grobler. read more>>
Rhodes Food hopes to raise R600m by listing
Ready meal and jam manufacturer Rhodes Food Group (RFG) announced its intention to list on the JSE's main board, joining companies like Pioneer Foods and Tiger Brands, owner of the popular Koo canned food range. read more>>
Forestry
Economic value of trees central to NDP

Nthambeleni Gabara

JOHANNESBURG: The economic value of trees is central to the objectives of the National Development Plan (NDP) on job creation, building of the rural economy and the fight against security, says Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana. read more>>
SA to host World Forestry Congress
JOHANNESBURG: The World Forestry Congress (WFC) will for the first time be held on African soil next year, announced Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana on Monday, 1 September. read more>>
Sustainability
Advice on applying for an agricultural production loan
Understanding your costs and profitability has a double benefit to your agricultural production loan. read more>>
Government
Cele wants stock theft to have same priority as cash heists
Stock theft should be given the same level of priority and attention as cash heists in the fight against crime, says Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Deputy Minister General Bheki Cele. read more>>
Governments benefit from big data
In almost every sector, big data has been shown to offer unlimited opportunities - healthcare, manufacturing, retail and of course, banking... read more>>
Sefa gives R800m to 40,000 small businesses
The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa) has funded over 40,000 small and medium enterprises over the past year, says the organisation's Chief Executive, Thakhani Makhuva. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Coca-Cola adds fizz to Creative Circle
    UK Oscar ad gets a 'paddywhack' - Delene Bertasso

    Retail
      Wallet One comes to South Africa
      Instant promo success, but potential long-term loss...? - Jason (Frich) Frichol
      Cotton On launches AR

      Government
        Attract youth to academia says Zuma
        Basic services helping the poor says Stats SA
        Domestic workers to be covered by compensation act

        Mining
          iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba celebrates 10 years
          Amplats Alchemy project companies win IAIAsa award

          CSI
            Gary Player Invitational celebrates 15 years of 'giving golf a heart'
            Whiskas donates R250k to Cheetah Outreach Trust
            Tsogo Sun sponsors educational environmental tutorial

            Finance
              Special Economic Zone Act will attract foreign investments - Chris Mashigo
              Changes in Taxation Laws Amendment Bill in spotlight - Rob Cooper
              Vehicle theft costs insurance industry billions

              Building
                Conference to discuss financing for power projects in Africa
                SA building companies thriving in Australia - Nick Hedley
                GVK-Siya Zama awarded contracts for special schools

                GreenBiz
                  Water Week: Crafting solutions that work for Africa
                  Water Wise garden unveiled at Pretoria botanical gardens

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Launch of FNB Business Innovation Awards announced
                    Entrepreneurs need assistance to access funding
                    Drug abuse in the workplace - a growing problem for South Africa - Rhys Evans

                    Legal
                      White paper a framework for new ICT legislation - Mariska van Zweel and Simone Gill
                      Competition Tribunal approves merger transactions - Lerisha Naidu and Nazeera Mia
                      New Companies Act and security for legal expenses - Brigit Rubinstein

                      Manufacturing
                        State blamed for slow beneficiation of minerals
                        Scrap metal 'unaffordable' in SA - Mark Allix
                        HSBC's PMI higher at 51.1 for August

                        Property
                          View your prospective property, virtually
                          Online shopping no threat to malls - Joan Muller
                          SA REIT Conference to offer insight and debate on listed property sector

                          Education
                            State-of-the-art medical simulation lab in aid of clinical education
                            Women are the engineers of the future, says Vallabh

                            Tourism
                              Enjoy some Royale treatment - Brian Berkman
                              FlightSite wins a World Travel Award for innovation
                              Tourism Minister delivers opening speech to E-Tourism Africa Summit

                              ICT
                                Preparing for the cloud - laying the foundations for success - Pippa Wilson
                                The value of gender parity in technology - Louise O'Sullivan
                                Power protection for home connectivity - Elrica Quick

                                Logistics
                                  Aviation Africa 2015 welcomes main sponsors
                                  Virgin Atlantic dumps direct flight to Cape Town

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Comic's Choice Awards winners in one-off gig
                                    Zebra & Giraffe knuckle down - Ruth Cooper
                                    I'm loving it - Eugene Yiga

                                    Automotive
                                      Exports of vehicles increase in August
                                      New Golf R boasts with newly designed engine
                                      VW spruces up popular Vivo - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
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