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B-BBEE Amendment Bill signed into law
PRETORIA: The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Amendment Bill has been signed into law, the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) said. Read more >>


HR & Recruitment
Disability conference to map out plan for jobs
PRETORIA: The North West Provincial Disability Rights Conference is expected to develop a clear plan that will enable the province to accelerate the revised Job-Access Plan targeting employment for people with disabilities. Read more >>

Business in SA: What happens if Julius comes to power?

Douglas Kruger

As a nation, we tend to be morbidly hung up on dividing and giving away what exists. It's the classic 'less for all' approach. (Video) Read more >>

Women's group encouraged to make inputs on WEGE Bill
PRETORIA: The Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana, on Tuesday, 28 January 2014, joined a roundtable discussion on the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality (WEGE) Bill. Read more >>

BizCareers Column
[BizCareers] The purpose of cover letters, photos in your CV

Juliette Attwell

When applying for a job, the jobseeker may be asked to attach various documents along with their CV. This week we discuss the purpose of a motivational letter as well as why some employers asks for a photo. Read more >>

Entrepreneurship
Calling youthful Rising Stars
The Rising Star Awards, which recognise inspirational and passionate talented people (between the ages of 28 and 40) in various business sectors, is now open for entries. Read more >>

New partnership supports women entrepreneurs in Africa
UN Women and Mara Foundation on 29 January, announced a partnership to enable, empower and inspire women entrepreneurs globally. Read more >>

Jobs & Recruitment
Cement data point to booming construction sector

Helmo Preuss

There was an 8.8% year-on-year (y/y) rise in cement sales volume in the third quarter of last year along with 23.3% y/y increase in steel production indicating that the constructions sector might be improving. Read more >>

How to project yourself in an interview
With the final matric exams a thing of the past, one of the main challenges school-leavers are now facing is their first job interview. The following question arises: I haven't been for an interview before and I am nervous. There is one coming up next week! How I can show my interviewer I can be an asset to their company? Read more >>

Sun International may cut 1,700 jobs
About 1‚700 positions may be cut at hotel and gaming group Sun International, which on Wednesday (29 January) said it had entered a consultation process regarding a possible restructuring‚ to capitalise on efficiency‚ improve revenues and increase profitability. Read more >>

Finding a job at every stage of your life

Angelique Robbertse

Job hunting can be a tricky process and unfortunately, there isn't a standard recipe for success that applies to everyone. Whether you have years of experience, or none at all, there are different tips and tricks you need to apply throughout your working life. Read more >>

More productive jobs for Africa's youth vital for the region's economic progress
While many African economies have registered impressive economic growth in recent years, poverty levels across the region have not fallen as much as expected and young people looking for better-paying work have been at a great disadvantage. Read more >>

Labour Law & Unions
Restructuring costs weigh down Amplats

Allan Seccombe

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats‚) reported a strong rebound in operating profit for the 2013 financial year‚ but its restructuring costs and asset write downs pushed the world's largest platinum producer into an overall loss and it withheld its annual dividend. Read more >>

Amplats up more than 6% after update
Shares of the world's largest platinum producer‚ Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) were up more than 6% on Wednesday (29 January)‚ following the release of its quarterly production update. Read more >>

Management
'Fraudsters likely to work in accounts'
Though lower to mid-level employees are guilty of most incidents of graft, executives are guilty of the kind of fraud that hurts companies most. Read more >>

Skills Development & Training
Car makers attracting apprentices
Thanks to measures taken by the motor industry, there is a growing trend of job seekers, especially among the youth, in serious careers in the motor industry, says Henry Gerber, national service and training manager at Hyundai Automotive SA. Read more >>


Government

Big raises for city officials
The spending of R122m on hiking the wages of Johannesburg municipal officials has been branded "doubly offensive" in light of the city's service delivery failings and the dire financial straits most of its residents are now in. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
[2014 trends] The discipline of brand building - Dr Carla Enslin
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[2014 trends] A game changing year for advertising and communications - Odette van der Haar

Medical
Support World Cancer Day today
Medical research trust to receive R4.5 million

Retail
[2014 trends] Delivering value in a dynamic retail environment - Brett Kaplan
Flux Trends looks at the 'State We're In'
Online auctioning grows in South Africa

Government
Deadline for anti-poaching strategies looms - Sydney Masinga
Sanral sets record straight on 'e-toll roadblocks'
Government mulls Green Paper on media diversity

Mining
Cloud for mining at Africa Mining Indaba

CSI
Anglo committed to uplifting education
Cotlands kicks off Heartfelt Campaign
Epic Communications provides pro bono PR services

Finance
Interest rate hike - consumer confidence is key
CIMA shows strong growth in 2013
Repo rate increases to 5.5%

Agriculture
Agriculture key sector for Africa says Dlamini-Zuma
ONE launches new agricultural campaign
Minimum wage for farm workers amended

Arts
BASA reveals line-up of events for 2014
Impact study confirms NAF's economic contribution
NAF launches Creative City project with EU

Building
New conference centre at lodge announced

Environment
KNP distances itself from lion hunt advert
Strategies to mitigate impact of climate change
Cape Town to host Abidjan Convention

Legal
BGAG extends reach into francophone Africa
Enforceability of the Dangerous Weapons Act - Nadia Mather
Commission will not prosecute supermarkets

Manufacturing
SABS to ensure PVC pipes are heavy metal free
Kagiso January PMI unchanged at 49.9 points - Maarten Mittner

Property
Commission approves sale of Modderfontein property - Amanda Visser
Turning ordinary estate agents into experts
Hike in interest rate provides challenges for property market

Education
No pass, no varsity fees
Museums and Democracy: celebrating our 20 years of democracy
MDM partners with eLearningCurve

Tourism
Berkman takes to the bush... in luxury - Brian Berkman
SA Tourism opens marketing office in Lagos
MSC Cruises SA makes booking easier

ICT
Icasa's final regulations on mobile termination rates - Thabiso Mochiko
Digital products to be taxed in SA from April
Moody's predicts 'difficult' times ahead for cellular operators - Thabiso Mochiko

Maritime
Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port - Brendan Ryan
NATO submarine rescue vessel assessed
Sails set for Mykonos Offshore Regatta

Sport
Heyneke Meyer welcomes Victor Matfield's return
Nike partners with SAFA
SARU signs contracts with Springbok women

Logistics
Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port - Brendan Ryan
SAA turns again to state for survival
Taxi drivers to strike in protest against e-tolling

Lifestyle
UB40 to play Paarl and Joburg in SA Tour
Jimmy Carr returns to SA
Countdown begins to the Mad Decent Block Party

Automotive
New vehicles sales slow off the mark - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
Fiat and Chrysler adopt a new logo
Rand set to take vehicle sales for a bumpy ride - Nick Hedley
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