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FAW launches Coega manufacturing plant
Leading Chinese automotive manufacturer First Automotive Works (FAW), has launched its R600m assembly plant in Zone 2 of the Coega Development Corporation's (CDC) Industrial... Read more >>


Automotive
Finalists of WOW Women's Car of the Year announced
Women on Wheels (WOW) has announced the finalists of the 2014 WOW Women's Car of the Year Awards. Read more >>

Fleet Management
Global recall does not affect South African Subaru owners
The recent global Subaru recalls does not affect any South African Subaru vehicles. Read more >>

Jaguar XF boasts new technology
Jaguar Land Rover sub-Sahara Africa (JLR SSA) has announced that the new Jaguar XF medium-sized executive is now available at all their sub-Saharan outlets. Read more >>

Manufacturing
Economy battles to get out of the woods
The country's economy has battled to fully recover from the impact of the 2009 recession due to low productivity in the mining and manufacturing sectors. Read more >>

Mercedes-Benz V-Class receives Red Dot Award
The new Mercedes-Benz V-Class received the Red Dot Award: Product Design at the Red Dot Gala which was held on 7 July in Essen, Germany. Read more >>

Ford, Toyota halt production
Motor Sales
New Vehicle Pricing Index reveals unexpected decline in used car inflation
The latest TransUnion Vehicle Pricing Index has revealed the ongoing stagnation of used vehicle prices as new car price inflation roars ahead. This is indicative of the current tenuous state of the South African automotive industry. Read more >>

Retail
Mitsubishi to launch new supermini Mirage
Mitsubishi Motors has announced the launch of the budget- and youth-focused A-segment Mitsubishi Mirage in August 2014. Read more >>

Independents are fuelling Africa

John Harvey

Independent petrol retailers are making impressive gains across Africa, presenting a challenge to franchise operators for oil giants that have monopolised the continent's markets for decades. Read more >>


International

Musk donates $1m to Tesla museum
WASHINGTON, USA: - Tesla Motors founder Elon Musk has agreed to donate $1m to help fund a new museum dedicated to inventor Nikolai Tesla. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Cannes entries reveal a move towards design for change - Sulet Jansen
    City of Cape Town, AFI partner for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
    Pendoring judges selected, deadline extended

    Medical
      Helping South Africans quit the killer
      Conference to further the Mindful Revolution in South Africa
      R2K strongly condemns the arrest of Free State community health workers and TAC activists

      Retail
        Vivienne Tam, WeChat launch 'Internationally Chic' runway model contest
        Better selfies with Sony
        'Me Time' survey indicates South Africa loves couch time

        Government
          Why 'Excellence' should be at the top of our national agenda - Douglas Kruger
          SABC viewers displeased with old content, repeats, news bias

          Mining
            SA Mining Stakeholders convene
            SA's mining strategy must unlock transformation, investment
            Economy battles to get out of the woods

            CSI
              Monash SA empowers students with Mandela Month Book Drive
              R200,000 donation in aid of breast cancer
              Spier Arts Academy announces 2015 recruitment drive

              Finance
                Absa clients can now automate securities finance trading
                Added protection for consumers under NCA Act
                Hunting for Eurobonds - Jocelyne Sambira

                Agriculture
                  $4m in projects to strengthen Tanzania's agricultural productivity
                  A project to empower women with skills to start a business
                  Profitable partners or partners facing painful problems? - Derick van der Walt

                  Building
                    Construction sector braced for more pain - Andries Mahlangu
                    Construction of Baywest N2 bridge completed
                    Kwikspace delivers first ever rental units in Namibia

                    GreenBiz
                      Services of DEA scaled down during move to new premises
                      African businesses realise advantages of going green
                      Philips provides solar-lit Light Centre for SU soccer field

                      HR & Recruitment
                        The role of purpose in driving tech innovation
                        Are South African or sub-Saharan African entrepreneurs the best?
                        Why SMEs are not hiring, and why they should

                        Legal
                          Section 44 of LUPO declared unconstitutional - Jyoti Narshi
                          City of Johannesburg's Supplementary Roll 11 is unauthorised - Chantelle Gladwin
                          If you like it, then you should've put a ® on it - Tiffany Conley

                          Manufacturing
                            Hundreds of thousands saved at Eskom's Malta Power Plant
                            MTN launches first-in-Africa cooling system

                            Property
                              ShowHOUSE joins the mobile revolution
                              Blue Views acquires South Beach Camps Bay
                              Some pointers for investing in property

                              Education
                                Cloud software to help scholars in accounting exam prep
                                Print on demand to solve the textbook crisis one page at a time
                                [EduWeek] A Wi-Fi solution that works, a superior alternative

                                Tourism
                                  Cape Grace wins Travel + Leisure accolades
                                  A great repast at The Plettenberg - Brian Berkman
                                  Visa centres contribute to job creation - More Matshediso

                                  ICT
                                    Mobile and tablet shopping continues to grow
                                    A checklist for cloud readiness
                                    Stay abreast of emerging software development trends in SA - Mark Beets

                                    Logistics
                                      Investment in road infrastructure will unlock growth
                                      Vivotek camera monitors behaviour patterns of drivers
                                      Minibus taxi industry should be professionally managed

                                      Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                        Ovation Awards winners announced
                                        Local is lekker with Chef Hajierah - Angie White
                                        All about the dress, Q&A with KLûK CGDT - Jessica Taylor
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