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World leaders to attend BUILD Africa Forum
The BUILD Africa Forum has announced the participation of three global leaders during the two-day forum on infrastructure in Africa, to be held from 5-7 February 2014, in Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo. Read more >>


Building
PE Tramways Terminus building restored
The former tram and bus terminus in Port Elizabeth, which was built 132 years ago, is now being transformed by specialist contractors, GVK Siya Zama, into a development featuring a mixture of tourism, leisure, entertainment and office spaces. It will also serve as the new headquarters of the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), that is driving the project. Read more >>

Architecture & Design
Regional winners of architectural competition announced
Yvonne Brecher and Tarryn Michael of the University of Witwatersrand have shared the regional award of Corobrik's 27th Architectural Student of the Year Award. With Brecher and Michael sharing the first prize this year there was no second prize. Both will receive a prize of R7,000 in cash. Read more >>

Good response for silos architectural competition
There has been an enthusiastic response from architectural students wanting to enter the competition for the conversion of the Citiq grand silos in Newtown, Johannesburg into student accommodation. Read more >>

Construction & Engineering
African mining, energy offers opportunities for SA construction firms

Nick Hedley

While South African construction firms are not always able to compete on infrastructure projects in the rest of the continent‚ they are well placed to compete for mining and energy contracts in Africa‚ says Global Credit Rating's corporate ratings head for Africa‚ Eyal Shevel. Read more >>

Saldanha Bay industrial zone attracting investment
PRETORIA: The recently launched Industrial Development Zone in Saldanha Bay, a harbour town situated on the south-western coast of South Africa, is already drawing investment interest. Read more >>

Hearings into Tongaat Mall disaster to start in Feb
PRETORIA: A four-person commission of inquiry - set up to look into the Tongaat Mall disaster - is expected to formally start its evidence gathering work in February. Read more >>

An introduction to glass standards

Robert Blackbeard

Just as your balustrades, staircases and pool enclosures need to comply with a variety of regulations and building codes, the glass that you use in your building projects or property developments need to comply with a variety of codes and regulations to ensure that the facility is safe for all that utilise it. Read more >>

Sustainable Development
Reduce carbon emissions with green construction
The South African built industry is increasingly recognising that green construction is imperative if we are to reduce carbon emissions and leave a world that will be habitable for future generations. The move to green is therefore rapidly gaining momentum here, in line with the global focus on ensuring a green, sustainable environment, and the international commitment to reducing energy consumption. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
[2014 trends] The big trend? Africa is on trend

Oresti Patricios

Invitation to join World Design Capital 2014
Brand innovation is about participation and storytelling

John Cooney

[2014 trends] Nobody cares about sustainability

Thomas Kolster


Medical
Sleep essential for physical, emotional health
Regulation of supplements needed following deaths, doping charge
Glass-ionomers fillings not inferior to silver amalgam

Retail
2014 fashion trends forecast
The future is personalised engagement

Danette Breitenbach

Little festive cheer for retailers

Adele Shevel

Top five online retail trends for SA

Christy Turner

Consumers braced for inflation to increase

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi


Government
SA continues to negotiate Korkie's release
Untagged motorists urged to pay e-toll bills
Minister pushes for reliable road incident data

Nicky Smith


Mining
SA 'ignores' vast Mozambique gasfield

Nicky Smith

South Sudan oil revenue up despite fighting: Khartoum

CSI
Finding our way together

Dr Francois Bonnici

Forevermark partners with Diamond Empowerment Fund
Legal firm supports Life Matters Foundation

Finance
Nedbank invests in iNetco tracing tool
Businesses set to pass hikes on to consumers

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Send your budget tips to Gordhan

Agriculture
SA dairy industry under pressure
SA helps meet world's thirst for wine
IFAMA 2014 World Forum set for Africa

Arts
Exciting Artscape programme celebrates democracy throughout the year
Jozi Film Festival adds mobile competition
Awards season wide open as #Oscarbuzz picks up

Environment
SANParks defends decision to euthanise elephant
Online bid to keep eye on SA rivers

Monica Laganparsad

Energy industry's best to be honoured

HR & Recruitment
Top hiring tips for SMEs

Catherine Wijnberg

Mapping your employee's touch points

Jurgen Vogt

[BizCareers] Handling interviews and first day on the job

Juliette Attwell


Legal
Draft Road Traffic Law Enforcement Code gazetted
Ill-equipped law graduates 'not ready for practice'
Competition Commission appoints new execs

Manufacturing
Sasol commissions plant to boost polyethylene production

Property
Fountainhead ready to grow says Kirchmann

Nick Hedley

Redefine International occupancy levels improve

Security
Fitch upgrades Denel's rating
Dlamini Zuma calls for South Sudan ceasefire
Great Lakes summit recommits to peace, stability

Education
New online learning deal for SA
Graduate programme to place 24,000 internships in SA
South African MBA Programmes in the Top 200 in the World

Tourism
WTM Africa announces event programme
Legacy Hotel opens in Gabon
Cape Town Tourism joins South African Tourism's India Road Show

ICT
MWEB partners with Fon
Telkom asks Schindehütte to repay R6m loan

Thabiso Mochiko

Altech to sell its non-core stake in Liquid for US$55m

Maritime
Transnet's Durban port plan earns 'climate-change denialist' gibe

Carol Paton

Cape yachties may weigh anchor
DFF sinks fishermen

Bobby Jordan


Sport
Bafana crash out of CHAN
SA men's hockey coach resigns
Springbok Women prepare for World Cup

Logistics
E-toll texts branded 'unlawful, extortion'

Science
Pilot POS selects wiPlatform for mobile third-party integrations

Lifestyle
Ten destinations to add to your Cape Town tours
47 Ronin fails to excite

Charles Siboto

Celebrate Valentine's Day in the park

Automotive
New car inflation picked up last year
SA's November motor trade sales up 0.7%
Nissan LEAF global sales reach 100,000 units
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