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Transnet CE plans to 'industrialise railways'
[Amanda Visser] Small- and medium-sized engineering companies must create niche markets for themselves to supply Transnet with parts for the locomotives the freight logistics state-owned company envisages building within the coming decades. Read more >>


Architecture & Design
15 finalists for AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture
The names of the 15 architectural projects for the AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture have been released. There are two categories - one for built work that has been occupied for one year and the other for works of social importance, including research. Read more >>

Construction & Engineering
Germany pulling out of SKA disappointing
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has expressed disappointment at Germany's intention to withdraw from the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Organisation in 2015. Read more >>

Changing construction industry creates challenges
The changing landscape of the engineering and construction sectors will expect from those involved in the industry to drive innovation, diversity and collaboration to make the change a positive one. Read more >>

SA mining sector invited to explore Peru
PRETORIA: South African businesses in the mining sector have been urged to grab opportunities that exist in Peru. Read more >>

Emira to expand Wonderpark Shopping Centre

Alistair Anderson

Emira Property Fund says it will undertake a third expansion phase of its Wonderpark Shopping Centre in Pretoria. The centre is the largest and most valuable asset in Emira's R10.2bn portfolio. Read more >>

Energy
US launches USD1bn push for off-grid Africa power
WASHINGTON: US companies have promised $1 billion for off-grid power projects in Africa, putting a growing focus on small-scale and renewable energy in the push to ease the continent's chronic electricity shortages. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Big ideas, big data, big love - Shaune Jordaan
    Can social selling be used to increase B2B sales? - Graeme Wilson
    SuperSport lines up FIFA World Cup digital viewing

    Medical
      Philanthropist gives Rotary US$1 million for polio eradication
      Reducing TB in HIV patients through two-pronged approach
      A new device deciphers the language of cells - Bruce Fellman

      Retail
        How consumer behaviour affects design decisions
        Consumers' responsibility to food safety - Leanne Tee
        Woolworths deal may be in Australian magnate's line of fire - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Chief Justice responds to criticism over religion, law
          Former deputy police commissioner arrested for fraud

          Mining
            Set Point to showcase services at Botswana conference
            WESSA objects against application to mine near nature reserve

            CSI
              Making magic with a love movement - Danette Breitenbach
              CSI: a business imperative - Danette Breitenbach
              'Night of 1000 Drawings' to raise funds for better learning conditions

              Finance
                Recession unlikely in second quarter: Reserve Bank
                Sanlam looking to invest in Africa, South-East Asia - Phakamisa Ndzamela
                Private Equity Industry Survey reflects 17% increase in funds

                Agriculture
                  WWF-SA expert to address Food Security Seminar
                  Food security in spotlight at AgriYouth Indaba
                  Minister Zokwana committed to farm worker sectoral determination

                  GreenBiz
                    Closing date for Green Talents comp draws closer
                    Rising sea-levels in the spotlight during environment month

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Improving efficiency a top priority among businesses - Rona Sauer
                      Unique perspective of youth is driving SA's development goals
                      Young professionals are transforming the workplace - Rona Sauer

                      Legal
                        Bentley wins LexisNexis Prize for Legal Practitioners
                        Competition Commission appeals against Tribunal's finding - Leana Engelbrecht
                        Sanral urged to reveal its secret costs - Philani Nombembe

                        Manufacturing
                          Mondi to buy US Graphic Packaging International for $105m - Alistair Anderson
                          SA's manufacturing figures drop, raising red flags - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi and Nick Hedley
                          Transnet wants to 'industrialise railways' - Amanda Visser

                          Property
                            When will the Real Estate Sector become BEE compliant?
                            Women on an even playing field in the property game
                            Kyalami track could fetch at least R120m - Nick Hedley

                            Education
                              Rally to Read brings literacy to primary schools
                              Students may end up with debts they can't pay
                              Microsoft eTourism Workshop to empower local SMEs
                              Wits to host Digital Africa Festival

                              Tourism
                                Suncoast kick starts careers
                                Travelstart releases 2014 Travel Trends Report
                                Best places to visit in summer - Amelia Verona

                                ICT
                                  "New age" estate agency launches
                                  Tips for using ATMs and avoiding credit card cloning in Brazil
                                  Frost & Sullivan, African electronic test equipment market report findings

                                  Logistics
                                    Businesses should capitalise on Africa's rising opportunities
                                    Cape Town's SA's most congested capital
                                    Comair launches its Cadet Pilot Training Programme

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Final five in Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships announced
                                      Wined, dined and treated fine at the The Twelve Apostles - Ruth Cooper
                                      2014 MTV Africa Music Awards winners

                                      Automotive
                                        Two Centennial Edition Maseratis for SA
                                        Opel outlines growth plan until 2022
                                        Toyota's CEO stresses importance of Hino Trucks
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