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GEA Farm Technologies to showcase world-first milking cluster
To demonstrate its milking innovations GEA Farm Technologies will showcase its novel IQ Cluster and recently developed ClassicPro Teat Liner at the Agri-Expo Livestock next month. read more>>



Agriculture
SACAU gathers leaders to discuss the future of agriculture
The Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions is gathering presidents and deputy presidents of regional farmers' organisations to explore a wide range of issues that agriculture is grappling with. read more>>
Commodities & Fairtrade
High prices hurt Clover's market share
Market share is important to Clover Industries, the country's top producer of fresh and long-life milk, as well as other dairy products and beverages. read more>>
Food Security
Support for Kilimanjaro climb raises funds for farm workers' littlies
In raising support for their Kilimanjaro climb in an effort to fund the food bill of a Durbanville farm workers' preschool, Môresterretjies crèche has raised R5,895 (an ideal inspired by the Kilimanjaro's height of 5,895m) for each child. read more>>
Forestry
Earnings sharply down for York Timbers
York Timbers has reported a substantial decline in its full-year net profit‚ dragged down by its wholesale division. read more>>
Sustainability
Ke nako! Shifting to a green economy

Sindy Peters

Ke nako (It's time) was the buzz phrase top of mind during the months preceding the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In 2014 this phrase once again rings true, but for a new zeitgeist: it's time for business to get on the green wave. read more>>
Paarl Media Group receives PEFC accreditation
The Paarl Media Group is the first African printing organisation who received the Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody certification. The printing group has also received the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). read more>>
Government
Growing investment interest in SA
South Africa's Ambassador to Italy, Nomatemba Tambo, says local businesses are benefiting from bilateral trade agreements between the two countries. read more>>
THE-A to invest in tertiary education and businesses in SA
The European Investment Bank says it is planning to make funding available to several small and medium enterprises and universities in South Africa with a view to contributing to development. read more>>
Working-for-Water creates 181,000 jobs says Molewa
At least 181,000 full time jobs have been created through the Working-for-Water Programme claims Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa. read more>>
Italian businesses seek SA opportunities
Italian business leaders are in South Africa to explore investment opportunities in the energy, manufacturing and agricultural sectors. read more>>
Productivity still not where it needs to be
South Africa's productivity levels show a mixed bag of performances in various key industrial sectors of the economy based on statistics released by Productivity SA. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Unilever launches Dove Self Esteem Project to boost girls' self-worth
    OOH: the valuable real estate of the future - Danette Breitenbach
    Millennials? What millennials? Target the correct age demographic on social media - Leigh Andrews

    Medical
      Opportunities for interventional cardiac devices in emerging countries
      Professor Stephen Colagiuri to chair WISH Diabetes Forum

      Retail
        Pick n Pay shares rally on trading statement - Zeenat Moorad
        Unilever tops Top Employer Awards
        Trade partnerships within African continent vital for growth - Charles Brewer

        Government
          Military Veterans to get 5,000 new houses
          ANC Gauteng wants to dump e-tolls

          Mining
            Anglo American, DBSA and ICF unite to boost municipal service delivery
            Cutting-edge technology at the Katanga Mining Week

            CSI
              Gert-Johan Coetzee bursary worth R168,000 up for grabs
              Movember: changing the face of men's health
              Entries for the Wings for Life World Run 2015 now open

              Finance
                Opinions divided over state-sponsored pensions - Evan Pickworth
                Ascendis concludes R1bn debt refinance package

                Building
                  Growing interest in construction expos
                  Zimbali Suites a milestone IFA's portfolio

                  GreenBiz
                    SANParks ready to start with rhino relocation
                    Suppliers benefit from Woolworths partnership deal
                    Africa's largest thin film solar farm completed

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Gumtree partners with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
                      [BizCareers] What to do when you aren't equipped for the job - Juliette Attwell
                      Surviving the new workforce order - Rachel Timmins

                      Legal
                        Immigration regulations need to be restructured
                        Draft Code on Equal Pay published for comment
                        Baker & McKenzie tops 2014 Acritas Index

                        Manufacturing
                          Cape Town man builds DIY bush plane

                          Property
                            Department of Public Works undergoes fraud investigation
                            Affordable housing developments face challenges

                            Education
                              Samsung partners with DoE, EC to improve educational outcomes
                              SU awarded country's first research chair in science comms
                              Fuel offers e-learning solution to outdated methods of teaching

                              Tourism
                                Air France and kulula announce partnership
                                Umi Restaurant opens whisky bar
                                Think differently, think lean - Gaby Gramm

                                ICT
                                  Check Point's 100% catch rate in benchmark test
                                  Wi-Fi eases transition to high data consumption - Michael Fletcher
                                  South Africans using technology to improve road safety

                                  Logistics
                                    Protestors vandalise Newclare station

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Q&A with Chris Viljoen of Spree
                                      Cape Town City Ballet's Spring & Fall exceeds expectations - Debbie Hathway

                                      Automotive
                                        New car sales pick up speed - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                        Honda to unveil 2015 F1 power unit
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