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Architecture's influence on interior design
[Callie van der Merwe] It is no secret that the intersection of architecture and interior design has always been fraught by seemingly irreconcilable points of view Read more >>


Building
Harding Allison admits to collusive tendering

Kayley Keylock

As part of the Competition Commission's fast-track settlement procedure in the construction industry, the Commission invited construction firms that were involved in collusive conduct to apply to engage with the Commission on settlement terms. Read more >>

Pilot Crushtec, Danoher celebrate partnership
The association between Danoher Contracting and Pilot Crushtec International dates back to the early 90s when Sandro Scherf, now CEO of Pilot Crushtec International, began selling both imported and his own locally-produced equipment to the crushing and screening industry. Read more >>

Official ground-breaking of John Ross Eco Junction celebrated
The official ground-breaking of the John Ross Eco Junction near uMhlathuze in KwaZulu-Natal was recently celebrated by Liberty Properties and STANLIB. Read more >>

Architecture & Design
Architects called to help KZN Govt with NDP
PRETORIA: KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has called on architects and stakeholders in the architectural fraternity to work with the provincial government to realise the objectives of the Provincial Growth and Development Plan (PGDP). Read more >>

Building Materials & Equipment
Sandvik cone crusher used for new rail link
Pilot Crushtec International has supplied a client with a heavy duty cone crusher which will be used for the building of a new rail link that will give substantial impetus to both the Mozambican and Malawian economies. Read more >>

Hulamin's earnings up 42% on weaker rand

Mark Allix

Hulamin, a manufacturer of semi- fabricated and fabricated aluminium products saw normalised earnings go up by 42% in the six months to June as continued rand weakness benefited the company's significant export volumes. Read more >>

Construction & Engineering
Grindrod, Brimstone deal worth R1.6bn completed

Mark Allix

Grindrod and Brimstone Investment‚ both listed on the JSE‚ say they have completed their black economic empowerment (BEE) transaction giving a black empowerment consortium led by Brimstone an 8.4% share in Grindrod for R1.6bn. Read more >>

SA women grow in construction

More Matshediso

PRETORIA: South African women in construction are expected to get a boost from a Memorandum of Understanding which is set to empower women contractors across the country. Read more >>

Gauteng townships set for a facelift

More Matshediso

PRETORIA: Gauteng townships are set for a major facelift as part of a R4.4bn budget that will be used to build more houses. Read more >>

Medupi plant to be ready in December
CAPE TOWN: Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says she is confident that the construction of the Medupi Power Plant will be completed by December. Read more >>

Renewable energy
Racing through snow for solar power

Sindy Peters

David Barnard is one of those extraordinary people who make the rest of us look like sloths. He's run the Kalahari, the Sahara, and through South West Burkina Faso; next up is Antarctica, and he's not just doing it for fun. Read more >>


Government

Mchunu asks architects for help with PGDP
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has asked on architects and stakeholders in the architectural fraternity to work with the provincial government to realise the objectives of the Provincial Growth and Development Plan (PGDP). Read more >>

Zuma asks USA not to alienate South Africa

Chris Bathembu

President Jacob Zuma asked for the support of American business to ensure that South Africa does not get excluded from African Growth Opportunities Act (AGOA), the preferential trade programme that was enacted in 2000 to boost and diversify African trade with the US. Read more >>

National Science Week underway
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has commended the participation of South African schools in global science competitions, saying they were nurturing the country's future researchers and innovators. Read more >>

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu

Africa needs to form partnerships with the developed nations in order to realise the continent's goal to industrialise, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said . Read more >>


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    Shifting to the next phase of CRM: Marketing automation - Lauren Heap
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    Retail
      Incentives 'may be pointless' - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi
      Evolution of delivery systems to accommodate e-tail growth - Leoni Volschenk
      Unilever releases Food Label Guide

      Government
        Nearly 5,000 land claims processed in two weeks
        Sanral asks court to keep Cape N1 tolls secret - Carol Paton

        CSI
          One Laptop per Child launches first project in SA
          Keeping a Girl in School: a long-term initiative
          MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet gives back R1m every week

          Finance
            Africa to benefit from BRICS bank
            Investment mission kicks off in Taiwan
            Salga welcomes improvements in audit outcomes

            Agriculture
              It's Africa's Time celebrates inclusive partnerships across Africa
              An integrated approach to global food security
              Protecting rooibos trademark, promoting economic growth

              GreenBiz
                New publication addresses poaching issues
                The green gap for IT service providers

                HR & Recruitment
                  First Think Big TV programme focused on the business plan
                  New equity act comes into operation
                  Lie on your CV and face jail, job seekers are warned

                  Legal
                    Court services get biggest slice of justice budget
                    Transnet faces R80bn claim from pensioners
                    The 'undesirable person' provisions of the new immigration legislation - Michael Yeates and Shane Johnson

                    Manufacturing
                      Dolphin Bay manufactures new-generation wood preservative
                      AECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA - Nick Hedley

                      Property
                        Landlords need to protect themselves against the Credit Amnesty Act - Martin Goodman
                        £602m profit in six months for Intu Properties
                        Trending: the evolution and rise of townships

                        Education
                          R12,5m for mining and engineering education at Wits
                          Dutch student death - bar becomes coffee shop
                          Technology shaping Africa's future

                          Tourism
                            Air Mauritius... it's like floating on air - Rod Baker
                            International Hotel School awards R210,000 bursary
                            Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp opens in the Kaokoveld

                            ICT
                              Long live AV
                              Telecommunications requests info on SMMEs
                              Data scientists and chief data officers - fact or fad? - Davide Hanan

                              Logistics
                                SAA adds more travel options in Africa
                                Traffic toll another toll on e-toll roads - Paddy Hartdegen
                                Airbus A350XWB lands in SA

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Because life's better with bubbles - Ilse van den Berg
                                  Winners of the South African Savanna Comic's Choice Awards announced
                                  Line-up announced for White Mountain Festival

                                  Automotive
                                    Nasrec prepares for 2015 International Motor Show
                                    Hino SA rewarded for outstanding performance
                                    Thai automotive industry interested in SA
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