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Sea Harvest launches new R125m trawler
In celebration of Sea Harvest's 50th birthday, the fishing company held a christening ceremony at the launch of its new vessel on Quay 6 at the V&A Waterfront on Wednesday, 8 October. read more>>



Agriculture
Surge of interest in Northern KZN farms
A significant percentage of South Africa's small-scale farms are based in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, where agriculture is extensively diverse as reflected in the patterns of topography and the soil fertile for the majority of agricultural activities. read more>>
Commodities & Fairtrade
Wool prices higher as shortage rises
Prices for wool market was higher this week according to the Cape Wools Merino indicator which gained 1.5% to close at R117/kg (clean). read more>>
Government
Ocean economy plans to be released this week
President Jacob Zuma will release the results of work done to explore the potential of the country's ocean economy at the first Operation Phakisa open day in Durban this week. read more>>
Communities urged to save water
Government has appealed to communities to save water and help protect the country's water infrastructure at all times. read more>>
Dube TradePort is now an industrial development zone
The Dube TradePort in Durban is an Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), joining three other similar economic zones spread out across the country. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Future of brand marketing up for debate at Brand Week
    Online copy of the Cannes report 2014 now available
    Vodacom launches newest pop culture music streaming app

    Medical
      Hunger Games: How the brain 'browns' fat to aid weight loss - Karen N. Peart
      More bone marrow donors needed in SA

      Retail
        Fashion Week Africa unveils designer line-up
        Creating memorable experiences in-store through digital - Craig Perry
        Caution needed with online purchasing as Christmas approaches - Richard Keymer

        Government
          SADC observers will monitor Botswana elections - Nthambeleni Gabara
          Ebola: West Africa needs more help - More Matshediso

          CSI
            Investec announces winners of 2014 Junior Innovators competition
            It's Your Turn to fill a "Feed Me Bag"
            Good Hope FM opens Santa Shoebox pop-up

            Finance
              Appointment of new Reserve Bank head welcomed
              Regulations on tax free savings accounts soon expected - David Warneke
              Dividends important for superior long-term investment results - Rynel Moodley

              Building
                Guidance note on BIM released

                GreenBiz
                  Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure
                  Six arrests made in Kruger National Park
                  Blue Flag status awarded to a record 82 sites

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Resigning without a new job is not always a bad idea - Niteske Marshall
                    Shell, Raizcorp launch revised LiveWire programme
                    Creating a work environment that improves wellbeing

                    Legal
                      Lawyer returns from China-Africa exchange programme
                      Private healthcare stakeholders to make submissions - Neil Kirby
                      Shuttleworth judgment requires more detailed analysis - Ashlin Perumall and Shmuel Moch

                      Manufacturing
                        Ellies shares fall 20% to R1.13 - Fifi Peters
                        Mining, manufacturing remain marooned - Claire Bisseker

                        Property
                          'Copy and paste' won't work in African retail landscape
                          Growthpoint's talks with Acucap at advanced stage - Alistair Anderson
                          Redefine offers learnership programme for listed property sector

                          Education
                            EduPlant announces competition winners
                            UCT's Medical School is best in Africa
                            How to choose an essay writing service - Charles Mburugu

                            Tourism
                              Hotel Verde goes global
                              Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands launched
                              Redefining travel agents' valuable role in 21st century

                              ICT
                                A new marketing era? - Jessie Rudd
                                Oracle addresses IT skills shortage in Africa
                                Always-on enterprise class storage is key - Kalvin Subbadu

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Shimmy Beach Club announces new Summer Season menu
                                  2014/2015 Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert line-up
                                  [Babylonstoren] A new kind of country getaway - Jessica Taylor

                                  Automotive
                                    Super Group buys UK motor dealer Allen Ford for R606m
                                    Kia Optima Hybrid wins four Plus X awards
                                    First Car Rental expands African footprint
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