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Mega-cities can create an opportunity for social innovation
Research has revealed that 56% of the world's population will live in urban areas by 2020 and more than 35 cities globally will grow to become mega-cities by 2025. read more>>



Building
N West builders urged to register with NHBRC
PRETORIA: The North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements has called on housing developers and contractors to register their projects with the National Home Builders' Registration Council (NHBRC). read more>>
Soweto to host home building and renovation show
The Soweto Home Building and Renovation Show will take place on 15 and 16 November in Soweto near Johannesburg. read more>>
Construction & Engineering
Vanguard moves equipment to Afrox's Coega plant
Vanguard, the specialist in lifting, relocating and installing heavy plants, recently moved a 'cold box' and other equipment to Afrox's R300-million air separation unit (ASU) at the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) near Port Elizabeth. read more>>
Blink Tower wins gold in NAE video contest
Blink Tower, a Cape Town-based animated video company, scooped gold in two categories of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Engineering for You Video Contest, held last month. read more>>
Upgrading of transport infrastructure a major challenge
After decades of underinvestment in maintenance and development of South Africa's road and rail networks, the country is in a process of revitalising its transport networks that will see the country set itself up as a transport hub for Southern Africa. read more>>
Sustainable Development
Winners of 2014 AfriSam-SAIA announced
The Alexander Forbes Headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg took top honours in the built work category at the 2014 AfriSam-South African Institute of Architects Award for Sustainable Architecture. read more>>
International
'Twisted rope' of charged particles precede solar storms
PARIS, FRANCE: A "twisted rope" of magnetically-charged energy precedes solar storms that have the potential to damage satellites and electricity grids, French scientists have found. read more>>
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Government
Gauteng searches for investors for its aerotropolis
The Gauteng Roads and Transport Department is looking for investment partners for its plan to build an aerotropolis at OR Tambo International Airport. read more>>
Nxesi says built environment needs urgent transformation
Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi says it's high time the built environment sector picks up the pace of transformation. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Pendoring withholds Prestige Award - Danette Breitenbach
    SA's top food and health writers announced at Galliova Awards - Jessica Taylor
    An integrated approach is the key to successful marketing - Diane Charton

    Retail
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      New anti-crime collaborative forum has safety at its centre
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      Government
        SA citizens indicted in US rhino poaching case
        Special task team will investigate Meyiwa murder
        NPA to appeal Pistorius' conviction and sentence

        Mining
          Anglo American delivers first ore on ship
          KZN mining operation gets help to produce coking coal

          CSI
            Woolies extends WRewards to forecourt stores
            KZN NGO receives R35k grant through Vital Awards
            Show gardens event raises R162k for charity

            Finance
              Regulation is boutique asset managers' biggest hurdle
              Top 100 companies concerned about regulatory uncertainty
              South Africa must work hard to raise rankings internationally - Ray Maota

              Agriculture
                Farmers should look to diversify export markets, says Groenewald

                GreenBiz
                  Nedbank's partnerships with farmers are focused on holistic solutions
                  Latest intergovernmental climate change report launched

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Government and business must work together to boost SMMEs
                    When individuals flourish, organisations prosper
                    SA managers don't trust employees working from home

                    Legal
                      Employee is entitled to approach CCMA directly - Jacques van Wyk, Andre van Heerden and Unesu Moyo
                      The rise of the consumer - Neil Kirby
                      SA monitoring major rhino poaching case

                      Manufacturing
                        New Foundry Generation Forum generates significant productivity improvements

                        Property
                          How a buyer's agent can save you time and money - Lauren Staley
                          Entries open for Outstanding Verge Competition
                          Property sector nears deadline to keep its transformation charter

                          Education
                            UCT signs contract to improve ICT skills and digital literacy
                            Tertiary education takes steps to meet market needs - Abram Molelemane and Anton Ressel
                            CSX launches online e-marking system in Namibia

                            Tourism
                              Q&A with Dave Andrew, FlySafair CEO - Evan-Lee Courie
                              The Vineyard Hotel gets international recognition

                              ICT
                                The digital revolution - all storage is not equal - Kalvin Subbadu
                                Cloud computing can empower SA entrepreneurs
                                Bring your own anything - Saurabh Kumar

                                Logistics
                                  Supply chain management concerned about skills shortage - Mario Landman
                                  Mango to add two new generation Boeings to fleet

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Top models to appear at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa
                                    African Fashion Awards nominees announced
                                    New Lord Of The Dance production comes to Joburg in 2015

                                    Automotive
                                      Hyundai Genesis excels in safety tests
                                      The Car of the Year race is on! - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
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