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[BizCareers] Is my experience not targeted enough?
[Juliette Attwell] In this week's BizCareers column, we look at how mixed experience can help rather than hinder your career, as well as the difference between a cover letter and a motivational letter. Read more >>


Entrepreneurship
Enter the 2014 Stevie Awards
SAN FRANCISCO, US: South African leaders in business excellence are invited to enter for the 2014 Stevie Awards. The closing date for entries is 11 June. Read more >>

First start-up incubator opens in Niger
Orange Niger and its local partners* have helped to set-up CIPMEN, a small- and medium-sized business (SME) incubator designed to encourage the creation of new and innovative companies in the country. Read more >>

Small Business Ministry welcomed
Proudly South Africa (SA) has welcomed the new Ministry of Small Business Development, saying the ministry has the potential to impact positively on unemployment, poverty and inequity levels. Read more >>

BBM connect people, jobs
A Durban entrepreneur, Sanjeev Singh, uses BBM to broadcast job opportunities to a community of 24,000 people. Read more >>

Henley Breakfast with Angel Jones
Henley Business School will be hosting a breakfast with Founder and CEO of the Homecoming Revolution, Angel Jones, on Wednesday, 18 June 2014. Read more >>

Jobs & Recruitment
EOH and Rockefeller Foundation accelerate ICT job growth

Reitumetse Pitso

Job creation in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector will get a US$1m boost from the Rockefeller Foundation to support information technology skills among disadvantaged youth in South Africa. Read more >>

EU rules against SA citrus ban, imposes stricter import criteria

Paul Vecchiatto

Thousands of jobs were saved last week when the European Union (EU), SA's most lucrative market for its multibillion fruit exporting industry, decided against banning its oranges. Read more >>

Honesty is key when searching for a job
Going for a job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, but being honest is probably the most important aspect when searching for a job. Read more >>

Calls for African leaders to prioritise jobs
PRETORIA: South Africa has called on African heads of state to put job creation on the top of their agendas. Read more >>

Employee engagement increases productivity

Kevin Liebenberg

If your job is boring, uninspiring or makes you want to paper cut yourself to death, then you should read this. Read more >>

Labour Law & Unions
Ramathlodi moves to end mine strike
Newly-appointed Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramathlodi says he has set up a task team to look into resolving the platinum mine strike that has dragged for more than four months. Read more >>

Adhering to time frames in new Practice Manual a must

Shane Johnson

The Practice Manual of the Labour Court of South Africa came into effect on 2 April 2013. Since it has been in effect for over a year, it comes as no surprise that its enforceability has been considered by the Labour Court. Read more >>

Management
Standard Bank defends high salaries to executives

Phakamisa Ndzamela

Standard Bank Group's remuneration policy and the bonuses paid to joint Chief Executives Ben Kruger and Sim Tshabalala were questioned by investors at its annual general meeting. Read more >>

Mergence wants wage gap disclosed in annual reports

Evan Pickworth

The highest earners on the JSE are dominated by CEOs of multinational companies‚ with seven CEOs receiving total compensation of more than R60m each during 2013‚ a report by boutique asset managers Mergence showed. Read more >>

Crippling new strike threatens
A new labour strike is looming at a time when South Africa can least afford it. As many as 200,000 workers in the metal and engineering sector could down tools as wage talks deadlock. Read more >>

Skills Development & Training
Succession in family firms a difficult issue

Mpho Sibanyoni

A study has found that family businesses are finding it difficult to implement proper succession planning and that most of the future generation of owners have failed to beef-up their academic qualifications. Read more >>


Government

Tributes pour in for Maya Angelou
President Jacob Zuma has joined the international community in paying tribute to author, cultural activist and poet Maya Angelou. Read more >>

Gigaba outlines new Immigration Regulations
The newly-appointed Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has outlined the Immigration Regulations, which came into effect on Monday, 26 May. Read more >>

DTI to improve support for film industry
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will continue to improve its incentive scheme for the country's film industry, which contributes R3.5bn to the gross domestic product (GDP). Read more >>


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New events to diarise

Dale Carnegie - Sales Success
Dale Carnegie Training - 17 Jun 2014 to 19 Jun 2014 Bloemfontein


Upcoming events

Energy management fundamentals
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HR Business Partners Conference
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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Brands they are a-changin' - Louise Marsland
    Coolest brands in SA - BMW, Coca-Cola, Nike, Samsung, Apple
    Four social media marketing trends every marketer must know - Joseph Neusu
    The story of the African consumer - Laine Barnard

    Medical
      Medical aid reforms needed now, say experts
      Medical technology vastly improves patient care - Janine McEwan
      Visiting Brazil - stay healthy

      Retail
        Foschini hikes credit criteria - Zeenat Moorad
        SA youth rate Sandton City the 'coolest' mall
        Online pop-up shop donates all to charity

        Government
          Jo'burg council chambers to get R103m facelift - Penwell Dlamini and Lehlohonolo Tau

          Mining
            AMIS confirms presence at Turkey-Eurasia Mining
            Minerals minister unveils mining task team
            Cutifani keynote speaker at Joburg Indaba

            CSI
              Ruyterwacht Senior Centre receives R10,000 from Engen Monte Vista
              Tattoo-a-thon aims to raise R705,000 for CHOC
              Community project enables underprivileged schools to focus on education

              Finance
                Massmart feels 'consumer plight' - Zeenat Moorad
                OUTsurance pleased with OSTI results

                Agriculture
                  Sugar strike set to continue - Stanley Karombo
                  Small-scale maize millers will boost food security

                  Building
                    Investment in Africa's power sectors of paramount importance
                    Pilot Crushtec delivers cone crusher to Ugie Mac Quarry
                    Cape skyscraper is city's first in 21 years - Joan Muller

                    GreenBiz
                      Eco-conference encourages diversification of activities
                      Honorary Rangers celebrate 50th anniversary
                      Research on dandelion wins Continental Greentech Award

                      Legal
                        Adams & Adams partners recognised by Who's Who Legal
                        Amended Credit Bill will assist consumers
                        COMESA Competition Commission gives update on merger regime - Susan Meyer

                        Manufacturing
                          Packaging in SA is always changing shape - Mark Allix
                          Nampak earnings up 7.4% to 114.3c - Mark Allix

                          Property
                            JHI Properties helps 'fresh young talent'
                            Property contributes R191.4bn to SA economy - Alistair Anderson
                            Gordhan's appointment to affect property market

                            Education
                              AFDA Durban to host Open Day
                              The IIE gets international stamp of approval
                              University of Pretoria students to represent SA in Mumbai

                              Tourism
                                SA hospitality businesses awarded Certificate of Excellence
                                Lilizela Tourism Awards extends entry deadline
                                The Marly... Poster child for great design - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Why ERP is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make - Meryl Malcomess
                                  IT needs to stand up to business
                                  Innovation Factory launched in Pretoria

                                  Logistics
                                    Decade of logistics cost information now available
                                    SkyNet partners SAQA to distribute Apply Now! booklets
                                    Boating World experiences growing demand for luxury vessels in Angola

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Artists announced for Durban July
                                      Nominees announced for the MTV Africa Music Awards
                                      New website as Assembly Radio turns two

                                      Automotive
                                        VW SA produces its 2 millionth engine
                                        Join the Harley-Davidson World Ride
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