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Climate change: the South African scenario
[Sindy Peters] On Tuesday, 23 September, more than 120 world leaders will meet in New York to announce how they each intend to tackle climate change. read more>>



Agriculture
TV programme calls youth to a career in agriculture
"Living Land is more than just an agricultural programme; it's a calling." - says Nozipho Ndiweni read more>>
Commodities & Fairtrade
Pioneer to unbundle its stake in Quantum Foods

Fifi Peters

Pioneer Foods will proceed with plans to unbundle its entire stake in its agricultural business‚ Quantum Foods‚ which will then be listed as a separate entity on the JSE in October. read more>>
Kromco wins the Tru-Cape Packhouse Challenge
Sustainability
Fossil fuel divestment brightens climate summit
NEW YORK: The Rockefellers, the first family of oil, said on Monday, 22 September, they would divest from fossil fuels in a fresh boost for the fight against climate change ahead of a UN summit. read more>>
More climate adaptation financing for Africa needed
GENEVA: The Africa Progress Panel, ahead of this week's UN climate summit in New York, has called for increased financing for climate adaptation in Africa. read more>>
Government
SA's water crisis in danger of deepening
South Africa is facing a water crisis and the government's current plans to address it are not sufficient according to the latest paper of the African Futures project released at a seminar in Pretoria. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    'Learning from Cannes Lions' breakfast features Philip Thomas
    Loerie Awards: Part 2 - What happened on the night - Staff Reporter
    Here's why nobody is downloading your app and how to fix this - Andrew Lanning

    Medical
      Dementia Speaking Book to launch on World Alzheimer's Day

      Retail
        Retail robberies continue to climb
        Campaign to donate reading glasses for every purchased pair
        2014 Loerie Award winners - the retail perspective

        Government
          Police have crime under control claims Phiyega
          ICT to reform basic education claims Motshekga

          CSI
            LexisNexis SA initiates Cycle against Trafficking Challenge
            Queen of Soweto: A book in a dash - Jessica Taylor
            Clover Mama Afrika travels 7,000 kms to give back

            Finance
              Repo rate remains at 5.75%
              African Bank's failure affects every citizen - Rob Jeffrey
              Digital revolution will impact on Africa's banking sector - Frederic Guillou

              Building
                Fifteen projects nominated for AfriSam-SAIA Award
                Invitation to submit papers for POWER-GEN Africa
                SA electricity pricing paralysing the poor - Thembie Chehore

                GreenBiz
                  New campaign, new angle to tackle rhino poaching
                  Eco-Logic Award winners announced

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Startup Knight 2014 launched
                    Seed Academy offers free training for tech entrepreneurs
                    Research reveals what students want from future employers

                    Legal
                      Employment law specialists must offer more proactive services
                      Environmental licences suspended if an appeal is submitted - Sandra Gore, Helen Dagut and Gareth Howard
                      New methods to protect trade marks in cyber space - Alissa Nayanah and Mariëtte du Plessis

                      Manufacturing
                        New rolling stock will develop local manufacturing - Bekezela Phakathi
                        Magnets protect plants and pull extra profits

                        Property
                          Green buildings make economic sense
                          Good news for housing market, as repo rate remains stable
                          Why the property market growth is sustainable - Andrew Golding

                          Education
                            ANA assessment week underway
                            Mustadafin Foundation gives Cape Flat's families hope with adult literacy programme
                            Addressing the root cause of unemployment in SA

                            Tourism
                              SA Tourism to open marketing office in Sao Paulo
                              Richmond to host Heritage South Africa's National Symposium
                              Onboard City Sightseeing Johannesburg - Brian Berkman

                              ICT
                                Infor Dynamic Science Labs pioneers new applications
                                SA tech companies can hold their own against the best
                                Protect data availability to comply with POPI - Jos Floor

                                Logistics
                                  FlySafair taking off on 16 October
                                  E-tolls boycott hurts Gautrain's operations
                                  Boeing 737-800 replica to visit schools

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Music and emotion: A soprano on song - Roger Metcalfe
                                    Best of the Fringe
                                    Million Dollar Arm is a winner - Daniel Dercksen

                                    Automotive
                                      Nissan sponsors next year's Africa Nations Cup
                                      New government relations manager at GMSA
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