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Ke nako! Shifting to a green economy
[Sindy Peters] Ke nako (It's time) was the buzz phrase top of mind during the months preceding the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In 2014 this phrase once again rings true, but for a new zeitgeist: it's time for business to get on the green wave. read more>>



Building
Umhlanga College transformed with Corobrik brickwork
Umhlanga College in KwaZulu-Natal started out in 2003 as an initiative of Durban Girls' College with a view to providing a primary school facility for future pupils. read more>>
Building Materials & Equipment
Earnings sharply down for York Timbers
York Timbers has reported a substantial decline in its full-year net profit‚ dragged down by its wholesale division. read more>>
Construction & Engineering
Attacq's value per share up from R11.71 to R14.77 in a year

Alistair Anderson

Property developer Attacq grew its net asset value (NAV) per share by 24% in its maiden year of trade on the JSE. read more>>
Zimbali Suites a milestone IFA's portfolio
IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA) recently announced that construction of the 131 sectional title Zimbali Suites has begun. read more>>
Growing interest in construction expos
Visitor numbers to the Totally Concrete and African Construction Expos have increased from 2,500 in 2013 to 4,457 this year. read more>>
Energy
Africa's largest thin film solar farm completed
Construczioni Moncada South Africa, a subsidiary of the Italian Moncada Energy Group, has completed the R1.75bn Solar Capital De Aar Project in the Northern Cape. read more>>
General Electric seeks new sectors in SA

Nick Hedley

General Electric (GE)‚ which is supplying a total of 376 locomotives to Transnet‚ is looking for opportunities in other sectors in SA‚ including healthcare and energy. read more>>
Sustainable Development
Clearwater Office Park Pepsi's new headquarters
From January next year US soda giant Pepsi - through its South African company Simba - will be headquartered at Krisp Properties' state-of-the-art 28,000m2 gross leasable area Clearwater Office Park in Johannesburg. read more>>
Suppliers benefit from Woolworths partnership deal
A partnership between Woolworths, the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) will result in the retailer's suppliers receiving free energy advice and assessments. read more>>
Africa focus at Green Building Convention

Issued by Green Building Council South Africa

The GBCSA's annual Green Building Convention saw local and international delegates engage key professionals and thought leaders to gain insight and discuss how Africa can advance energy-efficient building and construct a better future... read more>>
International
RICS CEO invited to UN climate summit
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors CEO, Dr Sean Tompkins, took up a personal invitation from the United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to attend a high level climate summit in New York on 23 September 2014. read more>>
More International
Government
Growing investment interest in SA
South Africa's Ambassador to Italy, Nomatemba Tambo, says local businesses are benefiting from bilateral trade agreements between the two countries. read more>>
Italian businesses seek SA opportunities
Italian business leaders are in South Africa to explore investment opportunities in the energy, manufacturing and agricultural sectors. read more>>
Military Veterans to get 5,000 new houses
Decisions being made on nuclear procurement
Productivity still not where it needs to be
Water supplies restored in Jo'burg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane
North West bracing itself for more protests
More Government news
Jobs offered


New events to diarise
Building Services Northern Cape Expo
Mining and Technical Exhibitions - 24 Oct 2014 Kathu

SAFCEC 75th Annual Conference
Scatterlings Conference & Events - 11 Nov 2014 to 12 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
KZN Infrastructure Funding Fair
Deloitte - 8 Oct 2014 Pietermaritzburg

Management principles for supervisors/foremen
13 Oct 2014 to 23 Oct 2014 Burgersfort,Rustenburg

All industry news

Marketing & Media
    Unilever launches Dove Self Esteem Project to boost girls' self-worth
    OOH: the valuable real estate of the future - Danette Breitenbach
    Millennials? What millennials? Target the correct age demographic on social media - Leigh Andrews

    Medical
      Opportunities for interventional cardiac devices in emerging countries
      Professor Stephen Colagiuri to chair WISH Diabetes Forum

      Retail
        Pick n Pay shares rally on trading statement - Zeenat Moorad
        Unilever tops Top Employer Awards
        Trade partnerships within African continent vital for growth - Charles Brewer

        Government
          Working-for-Water creates 181,000 jobs says Molewa
          ANC Gauteng wants to dump e-tolls

          Mining
            Anglo American, DBSA and ICF unite to boost municipal service delivery
            Cutting-edge technology at the Katanga Mining Week

            CSI
              Gert-Johan Coetzee bursary worth R168,000 up for grabs
              Movember: changing the face of men's health
              Entries for the Wings for Life World Run 2015 now open

              Finance
                Opinions divided over state-sponsored pensions - Evan Pickworth
                Ascendis concludes R1bn debt refinance package
                High prices hurt Clover's market share

                Agriculture
                  SACAU gathers leaders to discuss the future of agriculture

                  GreenBiz
                    SANParks ready to start with rhino relocation

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Gumtree partners with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
                      [BizCareers] What to do when you aren't equipped for the job - Juliette Attwell
                      Surviving the new workforce order - Rachel Timmins

                      Legal
                        Immigration regulations need to be restructured
                        Draft Code on Equal Pay published for comment
                        Baker & McKenzie tops 2014 Acritas Index

                        Manufacturing
                          Cape Town man builds DIY bush plane

                          Property
                            Department of Public Works undergoes fraud investigation
                            Affordable housing developments face challenges

                            Education
                              Samsung partners with DoE, EC to improve educational outcomes
                              SU awarded country's first research chair in science comms
                              Fuel offers e-learning solution to outdated methods of teaching

                              Tourism
                                Air France and kulula announce partnership
                                Umi Restaurant opens whisky bar
                                Think differently, think lean - Gaby Gramm

                                ICT
                                  Check Point's 100% catch rate in benchmark test
                                  Wi-Fi eases transition to high data consumption - Michael Fletcher
                                  South Africans using technology to improve road safety

                                  Logistics
                                    Protestors vandalise Newclare station

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Q&A with Chris Viljoen of Spree
                                      Cape Town City Ballet's Spring & Fall exceeds expectations - Debbie Hathway

                                      Automotive
                                        New car sales pick up speed - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                        Honda to unveil 2015 F1 power unit
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