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Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables
[Nthambeleni Gabara] Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana says the fight for food security in South Africa should start at a family level with vegetable gardens in all suburbs. read more>>



Fertilisers & GMOs
A solution to Vitamin A deficiency prevalent amongst children in sub-Saharan Africa
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has established that 'orange' vitamin A maize increases vitamin A storage in the body. This maize has been conventionally bred (non-GMO) to have higher levels of beta-carotene, a naturally occurring plant pigment that the body then converts into vitamin A. read more>>
Sustainability
WWF-SASSI scheme serves up sustainable seafood report

Sindy Peters

The WWF-SASSI Retail/Supplier Participation Scheme Report 2014 has been released. WWF-SA's Seafood Market Transformation Manager, Chris Kastern, has noted that it reveals positive and steady progress by all 10 participating companies. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    [Antifragility] Just another manic New Media Monday - Jessica Taylor
    New app for 1st for Women Insurance identifies top seven needs
    Galliova Awards announces 2014 finalists

    Retail
      Le Creuset loses promotional campaign case
      New Rooibos website to celebrate Geographic Indicator status
      Woolworths donates R3 million for World Food Day

      Government
        Outcry over sex-for-marks at Brakpan school
        No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet

        Mining
          Entrepreneur makes history

          CSI
            Vodacom provides e-learning connectivity solution
            Unilever launches Lifebuoy's "Partner a Community" initiative in conjunction with Global Handwashing Day
            Coca-Cola Light dressed in pink to raise awareness for breast cancer

            Finance
              Cashbuild's revenue up 10%
              Finance function necessary for diversity strategies
              Zimbabwe: Africa's first cashless society? - Sulaiman Philip

              Building
                Sub-Saharan energy sector brakes development

                GreenBiz
                  V&A Waterfront wins Lilizela Award
                  Recycled products available at Cavendish pop-up store

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Investing in HR gives businesses an edge
                    MTN offering voluntary retrenchment to cut staff costs - Thabiso Mochiko
                    Renewable energy sector is key to SA job creation

                    Legal
                      Assessment focuses on conditions of POPI Act
                      Debt collection and flight, fight or freeze concept - Keolebogile Mugabe
                      Employers prohibited from accepting payments by employees - Lauren Salt and Sidasha Naidoo

                      Manufacturing
                        New image-processing methods from Omron
                        kulula reduces fuel consumption on Boeing 737-800s

                        Property
                          Joburg's business hub drives demand for residential property
                          SA REIT is "never a dull sector"
                          SA developers showing more interest in Africa - Alistair Anderson

                          Education
                            UCT invites applications for MPhil specialising in Inclusive Innovation
                            SACAP becomes Africa's first academic institution accredited by IRCEP
                            Choose your portion with caution #NNW2014

                            Tourism
                              Franschhoek's Last Word on intimate luxury - Brian Berkman
                              [INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak
                              Heineken launches 'Open Your City' campaign

                              ICT
                                Mammoth BI conference to bust myths about big data, analytics
                                Skype launches video messaging app
                                Families lose money because of children on the internet

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Vic Falls Carnival announces additional acts
                                  Dead Letter Circus return - Ruth Cooper
                                  The Kooks, Kelis & BollyBoom to headline World Jam Music Festival

                                  Automotive
                                    Driverless cars are not just science fiction
                                    Analyst briefing will focus on female vehicle ownership
                                    RMI announces semi-finalists of WorldSkills competition
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