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[Habari #Tuongee2014] The creative adult is the child who survived
[Ilse van den Berg] Habari Media's Insights and Innovations Director, Byron John, covered the topic of creativity at this year's Habari Media Tuongee which... Read more >>


HR & Recruitment
Are companies serious about tackling the skills shortage?

Emanuele Lemme

The term "skills shortage" is applicable to just about every economy and country in the world at present, some more than others. Read more >>

Entrepreneurship
Should you join the rat race or go solo?
You've just qualified as a young doctor, lawyer, accountant or other professional. The question is now - should you start sending out résumés? Or are you feeling brave? Read more >>

Don't get sidetracked
Strip away the hyperbole, the fashions and the fringe activities. The purpose of a business school is very basic, says Nick Binedell, dean of the Gordon Institute of Business Science (Gibs). It is to make businesses competitive. Read more >>

3M co-sponsors entrepreneurship programme
3M recently participated in the launch of the Step Up 2 A Start programme, through which vital lessons of entrepreneurship will reach thousands of historically disadvantaged high school learners in urban, peri-urban, townships and rural areas of South Africa. Read more >>

CCDI members reap awards
Jaqueline Burge of Rarity Handbags has won Entrepreneur of the Year at the Businesswomen's Association of South Africa (BWASA) Western Cape Regional Achiever Awards. Read more >>

Jobs & Recruitment
Unilever is Best Graduate Employer in the FMCG sector again
Unilever has taken the lead as the Best Graduate Employer in the FMCG sector for the fourth year, in the South African Graduate Employer Association (SAGEA) survey. Read more >>

Nokia renaissance sees profits climb
PARIS, FRANCE: Finnish telecommunications equipment company Nokia jumped back into profit in the second quarter boosted by restructuring after it lost its leading position in handsets and sold its phone division to Microsoft. Read more >>

Labour Law & Unions
When can a trade union be held in contempt of court?

Kirsten Caddy

In a judgment handed down by the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) on 12 June 2014 (Food and Allied Workers Union v In2food (Pty) Ltd, case number J861/2013), the LAC had occasion to consider the circumstances under which a trade union can be held in contempt of a court order prohibiting an unprotected strike. Read more >>

Unrepentant minister has faith in Motsoeneng

Quinton Mtyala and Jan-Jan Joubert

Management
Costly decision by managers in the use of a temporary workforce
Global businesses are increasing their reliance on contingent labour, the practice of filling full-time positions with contractual labour, and it has quickly turned into a trending long-term practice. Nearly 26% of the average workforce is considered contingent, temporary, or contract labour. Read more >>

Five tips on HR management for retailers
In a highly distributed business environment, consisting of headquarters, distribution centres and stores, retailers face a unique blend of challenges when it comes to personnel turnover and seasonal fluctuations. Read more >>

Taj Cape Town's HR department shines
The Taj Cape Town Human Resources Department were selected as the winner of the Best Human Resources Team in the luxury international division of the Taj Awards for Business Excellence (TABE) awards ceremony held earlier this month. Read more >>

The only way is up...or is it?

Niteske Marshall

Most people who work for a boss dream of one day being the boss. Or at least, being a boss, managing a team of people. The idea of climbing the corporate ladder to achieve this goal is one so many employees aspire to. But unfortunately... Read more >>

Zuma responds to debate on Presidency's budget
President Jacob Zuma said the gains that await developing countries through the BRICS New Development Bank will far outweigh the cost of establishing the bank. Read more >>

August's Women's Month commemorates anniversary

More Matshediso

President Jacob Zuma will launch Women's Month at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria on 31 July with the theme of anniversary of the Women's charter. Read more >>

Companies face BEE rating decrease: KPMG
Skills Development & Training
The Welch Way offers tools for new and current leaders
"To stay competitive you've got to get every brain in the game." Wise words from opening speaker Jack Welch at the Skillsoft Corporation's business conference held in the MGM Ballroom earlier this year. Read more >>


International

Nokia hurts Microsoft revenues
NEW YORK, USA: Microsoft said its profits took a hit from its newly acquired Nokia phone division but that revenues got a strong lift from cloud services. Read more >>


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Government

'Ocean economy' can create 800,000 jobs

More Matshediso

South Africa's ocean economy - which includes fishing and ship repairs and services - has the potential to create between 800,000 and one million direct jobs through Operation Phakisa Communication Minister Faith Muthambi Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Dove's latest advertising campaign calls on SA women to participate
    New CSI initiative empowers young women in marketing sector - Danette Breitenbach

    Medical
      HIV testing from PinkDrive and New Start in August
      International Aids Conference to feature African pop-up clinic solution

      Retail
        CT Fashion Week promotes SMME designers
        Woolworths takeover bid for Country Road now unconditional
        Samsung to build R220m TV factory in Durban

        Government
          Committee to visit land claims' centres

          Mining
            Dti gears up for minerals beneficiation plan
            Chamber of Mines responds to DMR Budget Vote speech
            Mossel Bay deep-water well launched

            CSI
              Community Chest urges Capetonians to open their hearts
              Ford collects pet food for animal charities
              Celebrate Women's Month with Eskom's charity fundraiser

              Finance
                Spur sells food worth R5.5bn in a year
                Fitch awards AAA rating for Mutual & Federal
                MasterCard now accepted in The Gambia

                Agriculture
                  [Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 3 - Partnerships are key - Rudi Massyn
                  A shift towards more sustainable choices

                  Building
                    Reliance Compost uses Rubble Master for building rubble
                    Tongaat Mall plans not approved
                    Winners of Corobrik-SA Institute of Architects Awards soon announced

                    GreenBiz
                      Global demand for solar technology continues to increase
                      Top Green Organisation Awards open for entries
                      Pearl Valley launches land rehabilitation programme

                      Legal
                        Police Act placed under review
                        Parties to a statutory merger must consider tax consequences - Justine Krige
                        Regulations do not permit consumers to get away with not paying their debts - Nicola Sulter and Todd Julyan

                        Manufacturing
                          SA train deal doubles Alstom's order book - Nick Hedley
                          Clover-Bowler deal 'makes sense' say analysts - Nick Hedley
                          SABMiller first quarter total beverage volumes up 3% - Fifi Peters

                          Property
                            Discovery builds most expensive offices in SA - Alistair Anderson
                            Porsche buys Kyalami for R205m
                            Pick neighbourhood before buying a house - Gaongalelwe Moatshe

                            Education
                              DoE introduces Nike programme into school's curriculum

                              Tourism
                                Cape Legends Inter Hotel Challenge Awards
                                New Executive Chef at Café Caprice
                                Lessons for Brazil on sustaining tourism growth post-World Cup

                                ICT
                                  Deloitte SA slashes mobile costs
                                  Security a risk for 'Internet of Things' - Thabiso Mochiko
                                  Mobile billing goes nuts, but consumers can fight back - Rob Lith

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Holi Festival of Colours comes to Joburg
                                    Ticket sales imminent for Up the Creek 2015
                                    The Lumineers to make SA debut

                                    Automotive
                                      Combined Motor Holdings announces major restructional changes
                                      Ford launches Innovate Mobility Challenge



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