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DA: Motsoeneng tried to bribe former SABC HR officer
The Democratic Alliance says evidence that Hlaudi Motsoeneng attempted to bribe a former SABC Human Resources officer strengthens its case that he should be suspended and face a disciplinary inquiry... read more>>



HR & Recruitment
Money isn't everything, Kelly survey finds
The Kelly Global Workforce Index 2014, a worldwide survey revealing the opinions of over 230,000 people about the workplace, has found that money and pay isn't everything to the modern employee. read more>>
Entrepreneurship
Strategies and tools to help you start and run a business

Peter Davidson

When you are planning on starting a small business, no matter what type of business it may be, you probably can't help but notice all the technology that is available to help you start, run and grow that business. read more>>
Is your organisation entrepreneurially healthy?

Emmanuel Zvada

It is an undeniable fact that entrepreneurship is a necessary ingredient for stimulating economic growth and employment opportunities in developing societies. In a developing country like Zimbabwe, successful businesses are engines for job creation, income growth, and poverty reduction. read more>>
All the 2014 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship winners
African Leadership Network (ALN) announced the winners for the 2014 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE) on Friday, 7 November 2014... read more>>
Fifth Annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit to be held in Morocco
The fifth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit will bring together over 3000 entrepreneurs, heads of state, government officials, global entrepreneurs, small medium enterprises (SMEs), corporate leaders, and young entrepreneurs... read more>>
Springleap attracts international funding
Local startup Springleap, recent winner of the United Nations Most Innovative eBusiness award, has announced a successful round of seed funding from a consortium of British and South African investors. Springleap has secured $400 000 (R4,1 million) from Angel Investors Colenso Capital, Clearwater, Kevin Gaskell and Crystal Bay Capital. read more>>
Keeping friends with business benefits is not as easy as people think

Sanjeev Orie

People often assume that starting a business with a friend is a great idea. However, the reality is that getting into business with a friend is often an emotional rather than a business decision... read more>>
Jobs & Recruitment
Want to work at an agency? Send a CV worth reading
Standing out amongst a pile of CVs is often not easy, so how do you make a good first impression with a CV destined for the 'yes' pile? read more>>
Labour Law & Unions
Union takes aim at SABC over wages
The Media Workers Association of SA (Mwasa) has gone to court in a bid to compel acting SABC CEO Anton Heunis to implement a July court order aimed at improving the salaries of his staff. read more>>
The journo who brought down Bheki
Journo's inside scoop of top cop's fall from grace: Political intrigue, a false arrest, intimidation and professional jealousy pepper the newly released memoir of one of SA's top investigative journalists... read more>>
Change in law may lead to big claims

Professor Paul Benjamin

A change to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, which came into effect on 1 September 2014, could have a big effect on practice in the CCMA and on employers who face claims of underpayment. read more>>
Coming to grips with a turbulent and complex labour environment
Next year will bring with it even more change and upheaval in South Africa's labour environment as organisations struggle to come to grips with the nuances of new and amended laws and regulations around equal work for equal pay and fixed-term contracts. read more>>
Government
SABC boss accused of delaying tactics
The High Court in the Western Cape has described as a red herring the court challenge by SABC chair Zandile Tshabalala, regarding a planned Parliamentary inquiry into allegations that she lied about her qualifications... read more>>
SAA chair defies minister's instruction
South African Airways (SAA) chair Dudu Myeni has apparently defied Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown's instruction to immediately reinstate CE Monwabisi Kalawe, whom Myeni suspended suddenly last week. read more>>
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    10 mistakes that could jeopardise your company - Vanessa Bluen
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    Retail
      'Clothing will redefine malls' - Alistair Anderson
      Foschini Group wants 'cash shoppers' - Zeenat Moorad
      Importance of the name game... - Callie van der Merwe

      Government
        Government must control spending: deputy minister

        Mining
          MechCaL begins installation of fans at Anglo Platinum mines
          Pilot Crushtec sales for major coal project in northern Mozambique
          Khanyisile Kweyama is the Most Influential Woman in Africa

          CSI
            Inyathelo honours extraordinary philanthropists committed to sustainable social change
            Driver Wellness campaign making final rounds for 2014
            Sea Harvest's Kids for Kids campaign alleviates waiting list at children's hospital

            Finance
              Interest rates will peak at lower rates than previous cycles
              Moody's downgrades SA
              New withholding tax on interest soon into operation - Graeme Palmer

              Agriculture
                New public-private partnership to address skills shortages in agriculture

                Building
                  Plett plan for small boat harbour sinks
                  China, SA sign framework agreement on nuclear cooperation
                  PPC board warns of risk of destabilisation - Nick Hedley

                  GreenBiz
                    New invasive species regulations to have far-reaching consequences
                    2014 Nedbank Capital Sustainable Business Awards winners announced
                    Green panel: Time enough to save Earth

                    Legal
                      Reversal of rates as a result of a categorisation change - Chantelle Gladwin and Ramon Pereira
                      Cover pricing is collusive in nature - Natalie von Ey and Kitso Tlhabanelo
                      2015 Best Lawyers in South Africa revealed

                      Manufacturing
                        The drive towards green AV solutions - Stefan Mayer
                        Nordex launches large rotor turbine with 28.6% more power
                        Industry forced to embrace change, adapt and face enormous challenges

                        Property
                          Growthpoint at the forefront of the green building movement in SA
                          Essential guide to building insurance for first-time home owners - Martha Chauke

                          Education
                            Teaching should be a response to 'the calling' - Mautji Pataki
                            Thuthuka Bursary Fund to be presented at World Congress of Accountants
                            Why business leaders support NECT

                            Tourism
                              World Tourism Awards honours top achievers
                              Commonwealth Games would offer great economic growth potential for SA
                              The City Walk will be Cape Town's newest tourist attraction

                              ICT
                                Five reasons why CRM projects flop - Lindsay Britz
                                Better filters are the answer in the fight against spam
                                Busting myths about content charges

                                Logistics
                                  Minister announces resignation of Post Office board
                                  Tolled you so - Peters - Olebogeng Molatlhwa
                                  Imperial sees static or declining activity in Europe

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Music Film Festival at the Labia, Cape Town
                                    Abigail Donnelly chats Eat Out Awards - Ruth Cooper
                                    Explosive Cock & Bull - Daniel Dercksen

                                    Automotive
                                      GM ordered new ignition switches prior to recall: report
                                      Datsun Go fails crash test but is on sale in SA - Mark Smyth
                                      Despite good car sales‚ people still struggling - David Furlonger
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