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Energy-efficient buildings generate higher income
A new collaboration between IPD South Africa and the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) proves that energy-efficient buildings offer higher returns for their owners. read more>>



Commercial
Cape Town's fuel storage terminal expansion
A two-year R650m investment will be part of the expansion of the oil and fuel storage terminal at Cape Town harbour, to make it a multi-use and multi-product facility. read more>>
Green buildings make economic sense
With rising operating costs and the economic slowdown in SA likely to affect commercial property developments within the next few months, it is an opportune time for developers to explore the business case for green buildings, says Nedbank Corporate Property Finance Gauteng Regional Executive Ken Reynolds. read more>>
Moneyweb dumps Melrose Arch offices

Nick Hedley

Moneyweb Holdings will move to cheaper offices as part of efforts to cut costs, the listed Caxton unit said while announcing a R2.6m loss for its year ended June. read more>>
Residential
Why the property market growth is sustainable

Andrew Golding

We now have a residential property market which has thrown off the burden of a long recessionary period while defying obstacles to growth. read more>>
Good news for housing market, as repo rate remains stable
The stable repo rate is good news, particularly for mortgage-dependent homeowners and aspirant home buyers requiring access to finance, says Dr Andrew Golding... read more>>
GBCSA launches IFC's EDGE in SA
The Green Building Council South Africa has announced the launch of the EDGE rating system - a new green building certification programme for the residential property market - to be utilised for homes in South Africa. read more>>
Government commits to looking after its own people
The Department of Public says it is committed to honouring its Constitutional mandate to provide accommodation to government, including members of the Executive. read more>>
Introducing Blok - the new brand on the property (ahem) block
While city living isn't a new concept, city living as a culture in South Africa is, and Blok is one of the brands that are pioneering this culture. read more>>
Government
Police have crime under control claims Phiyega
While challenges within certain categories of crime such as murder and sexual offences remain, South Africa's police have a firm handle on crime, claims National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega. read more>>
SA is improving its service delivery claims Zuma
While the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council has admitted at its housing summit that it has performed poorly when it comes to providing homes for its residents, President Jacob Zuma says great strides have been made in delivering basic services to South African communities. read more>>
Summit to tackle Ekurhuleni housing delivery
As the population of Ekurhuleni grows at a rate of between 3% and 4% a year, the area has become one of the largest informal settlements in the country with 119 informal settlements housing 162,000 people. read more>>
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    'Learning from Cannes Lions' breakfast features Philip Thomas
    Loerie Awards: Part 2 - What happened on the night - Staff Reporter
    Here's why nobody is downloading your app and how to fix this - Andrew Lanning

    Medical
      Dementia Speaking Book to launch on World Alzheimer's Day

      Retail
        Retail robberies continue to climb
        Campaign to donate reading glasses for every purchased pair
        2014 Loerie Award winners - the retail perspective

        Government
          ICT to reform basic education claims Motshekga
          SA's water crisis in danger of deepening

          CSI
            LexisNexis SA initiates Cycle against Trafficking Challenge
            Queen of Soweto: A book in a dash - Jessica Taylor
            Clover Mama Afrika travels 7,000 kms to give back

            Finance
              Repo rate remains at 5.75%
              African Bank's failure affects every citizen - Rob Jeffrey
              Digital revolution will impact on Africa's banking sector - Frederic Guillou

              Agriculture
                TV programme calls youth to a career in agriculture
                Pioneer to unbundle its stake in Quantum Foods - Fifi Peters

                Building
                  Fifteen projects nominated for AfriSam-SAIA Award
                  Invitation to submit papers for POWER-GEN Africa
                  SA electricity pricing paralysing the poor - Thembie Chehore

                  GreenBiz
                    New campaign, new angle to tackle rhino poaching
                    Eco-Logic Award winners announced
                    Climate change: the South African scenario - Sindy Peters

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Startup Knight 2014 launched
                      Seed Academy offers free training for tech entrepreneurs
                      Research reveals what students want from future employers

                      Legal
                        Employment law specialists must offer more proactive services
                        Environmental licences suspended if an appeal is submitted - Sandra Gore, Helen Dagut and Gareth Howard
                        New methods to protect trade marks in cyber space - Alissa Nayanah and Mariƫtte du Plessis

                        Manufacturing
                          New rolling stock will develop local manufacturing - Bekezela Phakathi
                          Magnets protect plants and pull extra profits

                          Education
                            ANA assessment week underway
                            Mustadafin Foundation gives Cape Flat's families hope with adult literacy programme
                            Addressing the root cause of unemployment in SA

                            Tourism
                              SA Tourism to open marketing office in Sao Paulo
                              Richmond to host Heritage South Africa's National Symposium
                              Onboard City Sightseeing Johannesburg - Brian Berkman

                              ICT
                                Infor Dynamic Science Labs pioneers new applications
                                SA tech companies can hold their own against the best
                                Protect data availability to comply with POPI - Jos Floor

                                Logistics
                                  FlySafair taking off on 16 October
                                  E-tolls boycott hurts Gautrain's operations
                                  Boeing 737-800 replica to visit schools

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Music and emotion: A soprano on song - Roger Metcalfe
                                    Best of the Fringe
                                    Million Dollar Arm is a winner - Daniel Dercksen

                                    Automotive
                                      Nissan sponsors next year's Africa Nations Cup
                                      New government relations manager at GMSA

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