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New bikes for Harley-Davidson's 2014 range
Harley-Davidson recently announced three new motorcycles that expand its line-up of street bikes: the Low Rider, SuperLow 1200T and Street Bob Special Edition complete the largest new-model launch in Harley-Davidson's 110-year history. Read more >>


Manufacturing
Super Group buys majority in GWM SA

Mark Allix and David Furlonger

Super Group has bought 50.1% of Great Wall Motors (GWM) SA‚ the South African import and distribution representative of Chinese automotive group GWM. Read more >>

Gloom as feeble economy sheds thousands more jobs
The impact of weak economic growth is being increasingly felt as thousands of jobs disappear and employment prospects dissipate. Read more >>

Retail
Great Engine Protection for The Sharks Academy
On 8 March 2014 Kings Park stadium erupted into cheers from 40,000 rugby fans before the Sharks vs Lions match even commenced as G.U.D. Holdings presented a cheque of R1 million to The Sharks Academy. Read more >>

Corolla goes from drab to fab

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Top-selling Toyota Corollas have over the years been good, solid, reliable and rather dull, but one of South Africa's favourite cars has at last joined the world-wide swing to prettier, safer and much better cars to drive - as clearly demonstrated by its all-new 1.6 Sprinter, one of the 11 new models in the range. Read more >>

Ford scoops four awards in Car's Top 12 Best Buys
Car's annual Top 12 Best Buys, in association with Tracker, has recognised its new winners at an award event and with a new radio spot creating a Hollywood moment. Read more >>

Local car manufacturers plan for possible strikes

David Furlonger

Local car manufacturers are preparing contingency plans to avoid further production losses in the event of a midyear strike at components suppliers. Read more >>


International

GM recalls another 1.8m cars amid safety probe
CHICAGO, USA: General Motors announced its second massive recall in two months as it works to contain a growing scandal over the safety of its vehicles. Read more >>


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    Medical
      Reviewing safety of Xylitol - Amanda Rogaly
      Busting aesthetic medicine myths - Dr Nerina Wilkinson

      Retail
        New categories for consumer awards
        Franchising contribution to GDP rising - Simone Cooper
        Rwanda ready for retail investment - Danette Breitenbach

        Government
          Mega project to improve Mpumalanga water supply - Siphiwe Nyathi
          New ambulances to improve maternal services
          More political parties to contest 2014 elections - Nthambeleni Gabara

          Mining
            Accutrak prepares for debut at WAMPEX
            Set Point Mozambique at 2014 MMEC
            Merger between mining companies approved

            CSI
              T-Systems empowers the Emalahleni community
              466/64 Fashion supports children's hospital
              ICHAF introduces rural education programme

              Finance
                BizConnect focuses on financial statements
                Credit lender supports tighter regulation for industry
                Investors should avoid bad news on TV

                Agriculture
                  24% of black households involved in agriculture
                  Rooibos workers concede defeat - Bekezela Phakathi

                  Building
                    GBCSA prepares for 2014 convention

                    GreenBiz
                      OSCAP invites supporters of rhino horn trade
                      Rescued from raging torrents
                      Sanral under fire for destroying rare plants - Bobby Jordan

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Themba Dlamini is BMF's new boss - Evan Pickworth
                        Retrenchment not the end of a career

                        Legal
                          Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr ranked in twelve practice areas

                          Manufacturing
                            Samsung launches triangular air-conditioners
                            Cape Town's oil from plastics project
                            Dyson launches bagless vacuum cleaner

                            Property
                              Is this the right time to fix your bond interest repayments?
                              Property leases - always better in writing
                              Sentiment the main driver of residential property sales

                              Education
                                Registration opens for 2014 ACT Scholarship Awards
                                Dimension Data rewards top matriculants

                                Tourism
                                  Take advantage of the business travel upswing
                                  FlightSiteAgent announces new travel products
                                  Orient Express rebrands: Crazy... or clever - Brian Berkman

                                  ICT
                                    Stop illegitimate mails - save money and increase productivity
                                    Is ADSL a rip-off or not?
                                    Technology trends give way to social trends

                                    Logistics
                                      Driver efficiencies can save SA businesses
                                      SAA takes delivery of new aircraft
                                      Bidvest Panalpina Logistics wins gold

                                      Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                        Full DJ line-up for We Are One Colour Festivals announced
                                        Celebrate "Take a Child to the Theatre Today"
                                        Music to my ears - Eugene Yiga
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