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Kia reveals new Sorento
The first photos of the all-new Kia Sorento were released this week confirming that the third generation of the SUV will feature a new look. read more>>



Automotive
Sansom appointed as new head of Audi SA
Audi has announced the appointment of Paul Sansom as head of Audi South Africa, effective 4 August 2014. He will succeed Ryan Searle, who has been appointed as managing director of Audi Taiwan. read more>>
Fleet Management
Matrix maintains momentum through another exceptional offering

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Everyday living and engagement is being transformed greatly by the use of Smartphone technology and as the presence of mobile technology continues to increase, so too does its impact... read more>>
Manufacturing
Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Manufacturing production rebounded unexpectedly in June, though economists warn that weak demand, high administered costs, disruptions from strikes and electricity-supply shortages will keep output growth and job creation modest. read more>>
Exporters Club recognises Ford with merit award
The Eastern Cape branch of the Exporters Club of South Africa has recognised Ford's Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth with a merit award for the second year running in the Exporter of the Year competition. read more>>
Repair, Maintenance & Safety
Sanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road
The South African SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has confirmed that it has completed the conceptual designs for the multi-billion-rand expansion of the R72 coastal road between East London and Port Elizabeth. read more>>
International
Another 300,000 cars recalled by GM
NEW YORK, USA: General Motors (GM) has recalled another 300,000 vehicles, most of them to address ignition problems, taking to over 29m the number of GM cars recalled this year. read more>>
China punishes Audi, Chrysler for 'monopoly' acts
SHANGHAI, CHINA: China stepped up pressure on foreign car manufacturers in the world's biggest car market, pledging to punish German luxury brand Audi and Chrysler of the United States for what it alleged was "monopoly behaviour". read more>>
More International
Government
Makhura to help Reiger Park create jobs
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has appealed to residents of Reiger Park to help transform their townships into economic hubs that create jobs. read more>>
SA's bargaining structures need to change
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant says South Africa needs to find a solution for the failing labour bargaining structure. read more>>
Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, has released government's framework for implementing the National Development Plan (NDP) over the next five years. read more>>
Incentives pointless in wake of strikes, wage demands

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Government can pump billions of rand into local industries through incentives but these will be ineffective if they happen in an environment of excessive administered costs, strikes and high wage demands, local producers warn. read more>>
Some of Sanral's tolling 'secrets'
Blacked-out documents relating to Sanral's tolling plans for the N1 and N2 highways in the Western Cape - that have kept secret for years - were released on Tuesday (5 August) by the Cape Town High Court read more>>
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Marketing & Media
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    Why a social media calendar can make all the difference - Rudi Massyn

    Medical
      Ships pose bigger risk of 'importing' Ebola than airports
      Ebola outbreak showing swift spread but low mortality rate

      Retail
        Spar bids for 80% stake in the BWG Group
        Food retailers push to enforce exclusivity - Joan Muler
        Wholesale and Retail Schools of Excellence project launches this week

        Government
          22 arrested for defrauding City of Johannesburg - Nosihle Shelembe

          Mining
            Sandvik provides solutions to niche market satisfaction
            Anglo American leading the change for women
            Improving productivity in the mining sector - Rhys Evans

            CSI
              Engen KlevaKidz campaign keeps on growing
              Helping animals, helping people in Khayelitsha - Melissa Jane Cook
              eduCate revision programme gets support from Samsung

              Finance
                Transnet needs R100bn from private sector - Linda Ensor
                Liberty's BEE earnings up to 664.7 cents a share
                Transnet gets R6bn guarantee from US-Exim - Linda Ensor

                Agriculture
                  DRC open for agribusiness investment
                  Farming awards to empower emerging and subsistence female farmers

                  Building
                    Lakehaven raises the bar for social housing projects
                    Clarity required on drivers of energy policy decision - Tom Harris

                    GreenBiz
                      Experts in waste management to attend WasteCon2014
                      Abalone worth R3m recovered in Free State
                      UJ unveils prototype solar energy vehicle

                      HR & Recruitment
                        What Harvard taught me about running a business in SA - Rowan Belchers
                        Social media: changing the face of modern recruitment - Graham Paulsen
                        Stronger together - Su-Mari Du Bruyn

                        Legal
                          CDH publishes guide on labour legislation changes
                          Employers have a statutory obligation to report criminal conduct - Hugo Pienaar and Thandeka Nhle
                          African female lawyers share their experiences

                          Manufacturing
                            Solar panel production plant launched in Cape Town

                            Property
                              Digital commercial property trading portal goes live: a first in SA
                              What you may not know about property - Kathy East
                              Five mistakes commonly made by real estate agents

                              Education
                                Social entrepreneurship is key to addressing challenges
                                StatPro to support the education of underprivileged children
                                Opportunities abound in maths and science - Nosihle Shelembe
                                Workshops to improve maths teachers' skills - More Matshediso

                                Tourism
                                  Mozambique: do you need a visa?
                                  Western Cape dominates Inter-Hotel Challenge - Eugene Yiga
                                  Understanding 5-star hotel grading

                                  ICT
                                    Gamification can be a powerful engagement tool
                                    Data quality's in the eye of the beholder
                                    Fraud prevention requires a three-level risk management approach - Colin Hill

                                    Logistics
                                      SA air cargo security systems get the nod from EU
                                      TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries
                                      Sanral clarifies Cape Town toll roads reports

                                      Lifestyle & Entertainment
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