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Green is the new black

In top news this week, Eugene Yiga interviews SA rock band Prime Circle about their latest album and tour "Let the Night In", Ilse van den Berg goes green for Hotel Verde; Africa's greenest hotel, and Johnny Lai Sang photographically reports back on the fabulous fashions and pretty faces seen at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Cape Town last week.

EDM lovers will be happy to know we've got tickets up for grabs for Grietfest in Joburg featuring some of the best international and local electronic acts and theatre lovers that we have tickets to giveaway to the Women's Humanity Arts Festival production; Hatched.

Happy weekend-ing to you all!

Ruth Cooper, Lifestyle Co-editor & Production Manager (@Biz_Lounge)

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Weekly top stories


Prime time
[Eugene Yiga] South African rock band Prime Circle chats about their new album and upcoming tour. Read more >>


Music
Masters of the Craft's Winter Edition
Masters of the Craft's Winter Edition, which brings together the top artists in the Cape Town house music scene for a day and night, will be held on Saturday, 2 August at 4pm to Sunday, 3 August, 2014, at 4am at The Dragon Room, 84 Harrington St, Cape Town. Read more >>

Theatre
Stars of the Ballet Russia perform classical ballet highlights
Pearls of the Russian Choreography, a programme of classical ballet highlights compiled by the former artistic director of the Bolshoi, Yury Vetrov, will be performed for a limited season in Joburg, Bloemfontein, Durban and Pretoria between the 2 to 10 August, 2014. Read more >>

Food & Wine
Robertson Wine Valley Festival goes to Gauteng
You can experience a taste of the Cape Winelands in Gauteng on 2 and 3 August, 2014, when the Kievits Kroon Country Estate outside Pretoria hosts the second annual Robertson Wine Valley Festival. Read more >>

Travel
To the MannaBay born

Brian Berkman

There is so much added value for guests staying at MannaBay that the room rate is great value when compared with run-of-the-mill five-star establishments. Read more >>

Experiencing Africa's greenest hotel

Ilse van den Berg

Probably the worst thing after a missing a flight is catching one of those dreaded 6am flights from Cape Town to Jozi or Durbs. Not only does it mean you have to at least be at the airport by 5:20am (if you checked in online), but if you live as far as Fish Hoek or Brackenfell, you have to get up at like 3:30am. No one should have to do that! Read more >>

Top spots in Australia to spend your vacation

Amelia Verona

Partying or relaxing? Australia is the best place to be. Down Under offers a lot... whatever your taste, Australia has it. Read more >>

Motoring
Extra polish adds shine to Elantra

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Hyundai has given its popular Elantra a cosmetic make-over to make it look prettier inside and out, tweaked a few things under the skin, improved its ride quality and added a few fancy goodies to sharpen its competitive edge. Read more >>

Bike, Boat and Outdoor Shows set the scene for summer

Issued by Bike, Boat and Outdoor Show

The annual staging of the Bike, Boat and Outdoor Shows from Friday to Sunday, 8-10 August, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre heralds the arrival of the summer outdoor season for South Africans... Read more >>

Sport
Experience team building at its best at the Impi Challenge

Issued by Impi Challenge

The Impi Challenge is ideal for the entire family, including corporate families! With an entry category specifically for corporate teams, companies are invited to get out and get dirty! Read more >>

Soweto Marathon to Just Do It

Issued by Octagon South Africa

The Soweto Marathon has been revived by multiple partners led by Central Gauteng Athletics and Soweto Marathon Trust, with global sports brand, Nike, as the new title sponsor... Read more >>


International

App provides prompt delivery of dagga order
SAN FRANCISCO, USA:- Startup company Eaze has released a smartphone application promising prompt, professional delivery of medical marijuana to the doors of patients in San Francisco. Read more >>

Nintendo's loses $97m in three months
TOKYO, JAPAN: Japanese videogame manufacturer Nintendo posted a $97 million quarterly net loss, with higher costs tied to sales of its Wii U console hurting into its bottom line as worldwide sales weakened. Read more >>

Mobile technology reshapes healthcare sector
WASHINGTON, USA: Your smartphone is not only your best friend, it's also become your personal trainer, coach, medical lab and maybe even your doctor. Read more >>


More International


Government

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 >>


More Government news


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New events to diarise

Disco
Slow Life - 26 Jul 2014 Cape Town

Sunday Jazz
27 Jul 2014 to 28 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

Women's Humanity Walk
Woman Zone - 9 Aug 2014 Cape Town

Eclipsed written by Danai Gurira
Eclipsed South Africa - 12 Aug 2014 to 31 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Women4Women Symposium 2014
Women4Women - 16 Aug 2014 Sandton

MamaMagic, the Baby Expo
Exposure Marketing - 29 Aug 2014 to 31 Aug 2014 Durban

SA on Tap Craft Beer Festival
Shift Concepts - 6 Sep 2014 Pretoria

The Herald First Choice Kids and Baby Expo
Harwood Promotions - 3 Oct 2014 to 5 Oct 2014 Port Elizabeth


Upcoming events

Women in Leadership - How she does it
SAICA - 31 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Auteur Film Course
Auteur Film School - 1 Aug 2014 to 30 Nov 2014 Nationwide

The Golden Circle Sessions
Inkanuko Events - 1 Aug 2014 Port Elizabeth

Lion of Africa Music Expressions with Zamajobe
Lion of Africa Insurance - 1 Aug 2014 Sandton

Business Women's Showcase
Fine Women Business Network - 2 Aug 2014 Cape Town

Masters of the craft
SkyNet Social Gateway - 2 Aug 2014 to 3 Aug 2014 Cape Town

Oneiric wine farm
Younique Concepts - 3 Aug 2014 to 29 Mar 2015 Elgin Valley


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    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
          'Ocean economy' can create 800,000 jobs - More Matshediso
          Zuma responds to debate on Presidency's budget
          Committee to visit land claims' centres

          Mining
            Mossel Bay deep-water well launched

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

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

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

                  Building
                    Tongaat Mall plans not approved
                    Reliance Compost uses Rubble Master for building rubble

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

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Unilever is Best Graduate Employer in the FMCG sector again
                        Should you join the rat race or go solo?

                        Legal
                          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
                            SABMiller first quarter total beverage volumes up 3% - Fifi Peters
                            SA train deal doubles Alstom's order book - Nick Hedley

                            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
                                  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
                                      Ticket sales imminent for Up the Creek 2015
                                      Holi Festival of Colours comes to Joburg

                                      Automotive
                                        Ford launches Innovate Mobility Challenge
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