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Africa Engineering Week aims to change lives
Africa Engineering Week is currently underway at the University of Johannesburg's Doornfontein Campus from 1-4 September. read more>>



Building Materials & Equipment
Brick manufacturer invests in Pilot crusher
An investment in a Pilot Modular horizontal impact crusher has increased production significantly and reduced operating costs of a Gauteng brick manufacturer. read more>>
Construction & Engineering
PMI up from 45.9 in July to 49 in August
Activity in the manufacturing sector improved last month as workers that had gone on a month-long strike returned to work‚ boosting the purchasing managers' index (PMI) read more>>
Environmental and infrastructural projects handed over
The Department of Environmental Affairs has recently completed environmental and infrastructural projects in six nature reserves to the value of over R125m in the Free State. read more>>
Tolls will keep SA's roads servicable says Cesa

Philani Nombembe

Engineers have urged Gauteng motorists to pay e-tolls or face the danger of road infrastructure going the way of Eskom - deteriorating to the point that billions of rands are needed to rebuild it. read more>>
Energy
Government ready to monitor safe shale gas exploration
CAPE TOWN: Government says it is ready to regulate and monitor companies that have expressed an interest in exploring shale gas in the country. read more>>
Sustainable Development
Nedbank unveils fourth Green Building
Nedbank Lakeview in Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg, is the fourth occupied Nedbank building to achieve the 4-Star Green Star Rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). read more>>
Government
'War Room' to help service delivery in Gauteng
The Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has committed itself to setting up what it calls a Service Delivery War Room to improve its service to communities. read more>>
Water leaks cannot be left unresolved says Mchunu

More Matshediso

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu says mayors and councillors should be at the forefront of the fight against water leaks and the poor quality of water provided to municipal residents read more>>
MEC claims a "school a week" will be opened in Gauteng
Government seeks to transform economy
GDP creeps up narrowly avoiding recession
More Government news
Jobs offered


Upcoming events
Cape Homemakers Expo 2014 - 4 Sep 2014 to 7 Sep 2014 Cape Town
The Cape's trendiest home, décor and lifestyle exhibition, the Cape Homemakers Expo, will be taking place in the Mother City. Read more >>


Understanding contracts for effective control
UCT Professional Development Project - 2 Sep 2014 to 4 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Contractor managment and construction regulations
Bizstrat - 3 Sep 2014 to 5 Sep 2014 Joburg

NEC3 engineering and construction contract
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 8 Sep 2014 to 10 Sep 2014 East London

NOSHCON 2014
NOSA - 9 Sep 2014 to 12 Sep 2014 Central Drakensberg

All industry news

Marketing & Media
    The blurred lines between online marketing and advertising - Kamogelo Modise
    The future of TV and advertising and why we should be excited - Adelaide Potgieter

    Medical
      Regular screenings provide early warnings - Andrew Edwards
      Intellectual disability should not mean physical inactivity
      Hay fever season could peak following wet winter - Mariska van Aswegen

      Retail
        Evolution of point-of-sale systems
        Pick n Pay opens new price matching front - Zeenat Moorad
        Update on CPA at Consumer Complaints Management conference
        Massmart takes knock from Game - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Government says it will protect textile sector
          Public servants must 'serve' the public
          AG to probe corruption in Westonaria

          Mining
            Rotary lobe compressor showcased at Electra Mining expo
            MD calls for removal of barriers to entry into engineering for women

            CSI
              TEAMtalk media provides opportunities in sports journalism
              Cathay Pacific and Trees for All plant trees to uplift SA communities
              Kumba invests R10.5m in solar-powered internet school initiative

              Finance
                Ascension surpasses its own growth targets - Nick Hedley
                No retrenchment of Ellerines workers yet
                Insurance schemes hurt medical aids

                Agriculture
                  SU and ETH Zurich sign food security research agreement
                  Dedicated beneficiaries reap what they sow
                  Chevron announces tractor restoration competition winners

                  GreenBiz
                    Amendments to Environmental Act to take effect

                    HR & Recruitment
                      CNN launches Smart Business
                      New app aims to simplify the absenteeism reporting process
                      Taking the pain out of conducting criminal checks

                      Legal
                        Sexual harassment vs inappropriate comment - Olivia Eleanor Timothy and Zaryl Bhero
                        Agreements between Competition Commission, regulators concluded - Leana Engelbrecht

                        Manufacturing
                          GPI, Tellumat enter into joint manufacturing venture
                          July PPI drops marginally to 8%
                          Intellectual property leakage a major threat for manufacturers, report finds

                          Property
                            The risk of renting out one property - Martin Goodman
                            Has social media changed the face of real estate?
                            Expert tips on managing your rental property - Davis Miller
                            RICS releases sub-Saharan African property market report

                            Education
                              BYM summit to bring Africa's 100 brightest young minds together
                              AAT(SA) uplifts accounting standards

                              Tourism
                                Get ready for Bombay Brasserie's Chilli Festival
                                SA pumps R100m into tourism industry - Nosihle Shelembe
                                Tips for a safe and stress-free visit to Mozambique
                                fastjet launches Tanzania-Uganda route

                                ICT
                                  Data cannot work in isolation of analytics
                                  CIOs need to embrace digital ethics

                                  Logistics
                                    fastjet aims to launch airline base in Kenya
                                    flydubai adds three new routes in East Africa

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge winners announced
                                      Taste of Africa to feature at the Soweto Wine & Lifestyle Festival
                                      Win a trip to Dubai with Vida e Caffè

                                      Automotive
                                        All-new Mustang rolls off production line
                                        Western Cape used vehicles cheapest in SA
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