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Ford to launch first right-hand-drive Mustang
Mustang engineers recently finished construction of the very first right-hand-drive sixth-generation Ford Mustang. read more>>



Fleet Management
Cape Town says Sanral is misleading the public
The City of Cape Town has accused the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) of "peddling fallacies" about the proposed tolling of the N1-N2 Winelands highway, deepening their public spat. read more>>
Ford launches new Transit model into African market
Ford has recently introduced its new Transit model into the South African and sub-Saharan markets, thereby expanding its commercial vehicle presence on the continent. read more>>
GMSA to introduce two new Opel models
General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has announced that two new models, the Opel ADAM and Opel Mokka, will be introduced to the South African market in 2015. read more>>
Sanral rejects Cape Town's bid to halt toll roads

Linda Ensor

The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) believes its jurisdiction over the proclaimed national road network trumps the Cape Town city council's wish that the Winelands toll road project on the N1 and N2 be halted. read more>>
JMC introduces double cab to SA market
Jiangling Motors Co. Ltd (JMC) has recently launched the new Vigus double cab bakkie into the local market. read more>>
Manufacturing
GM achieves success in key African markets
GM Africa has invested over R1.7bn in its Africa operations in recent years which was geared at strengthening the company's manufacturing base in North Africa through its Egypt operation and in sub-Saharan Africa through its South Africa and Kenya operations. read more>>
Metair's results bolstered by Mutlu Akü deal

Mark Allix

Metair‚ a manufacturer and distributor of mainly automotive products‚ saw its Mutlu Akü vehicle and industrial battery company in Turkey significantly bolster group revenue for the six months to June. read more>>
Repair, Maintenance & Safety
Redisa recycling plants operating in Eastern Cape
Two of the four tyre recycling depots planned for the Eastern Cape this year are already operating under the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of SA (Redisa). read more>>
Retail
Forget where you parked? There's an app for that

TJ Strydom

Dude, where did I park my car? Apple is apparently trying to answer that question with a new app that will work even when GPS reception is poor... read more>>
International
Space experts try to fix Galileo satellites
PARIS, FRANCE: Experts are racing to identify and fix a problem that saw two satellites from Europe's troubled Galileo satellite navigation system going into the wrong orbit. read more>>
Robot hitchhikes across Canada
OTTAWA, CANADA: A chatty robot with an LED-lit smiley face was sent hitchhiking across Canada this summer as part of a social experiment and reached its final destination having covered several thousand kilometres on the road. read more>>
Uber now offers dining, travel services
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Uber has moved into dining and travel smartphone applications in a moved at at settting itself up at the heart of mobile lifestyles. read more>>
More International
Government
New 'generation star' Matona to keeps lights on
The Director General of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) Tshediso Matona is Eskom's new Chief Executive Officer and his appointment has been confirmed by Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown. read more>>
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    Medical
      A tax of 20% mooted for sugary drinks

      Retail
        Truworths seeks new CEO for smooth transition - Nick Hedley
        Unilever sells ice cream to Eskimos - Jason (Frich) Frichol
        Franschhoek Uncorked ushers in summer

        Government
          Empowering women is vital for Africa's development
          SA companies in Maputo for FACIM fair
          Mud schools: SAHRC report dismissed as "misleading"

          Mining
            Clear Asset takes a wide selection to auction
            Kwikspace enables development of major African transport routes
            IWC's slurry cooling towers excel in copper-mining conditions

            CSI
              KZN schools receive R660,000 for science, maths development
              REDISA management system gains international recognition
              Levi's celebrates entrepreneurs with Pioneer Nation festival

              Finance
                Regulatory changes face insurance sector
                Conditions and implications of a charitable bequest
                Expats may cut ties with UK due to tax changes

                Agriculture
                  AGCO searches for Africa ambassador

                  Building
                    Arup honoured at Top Women Awards ceremony
                    Singaphi Street upgrade gets underway
                    MBSA Congress focuses on increasing investment in building sector

                    GreenBiz
                      Cape Town transport goes green
                      E-waste the fasted growing waste stream
                      Local municipalities to compete for green award

                      HR & Recruitment
                        SA businesses must do more to recruit the disabled
                        Internship portal helps students, graduates find employers
                        Impress potential employers with Impress Me

                        Legal
                          Amendment Act a move to streamline labour environment
                          Merger-related employment conditions stifling efficiencies - Natalie von Ey and Kitso Tlhabanelo
                          Arbitration awards - fallible or infallible - Freddie Terblanche

                          Manufacturing
                            Transpaco continues to feel strike effects
                            'Talk shops' achieve little for transformation

                            Property
                              New bill to fast-track property registration welcomed - Mark Brickles
                              Considering commercial - Paul Stevens
                              SA cities need to invest in 'smart' infrastructure

                              Education
                                CUT goes green with the Solar-Flower
                                JB Marks Education Trust to hold career networking session
                                Sign language approved as first language

                                Tourism
                                  A guest house fit for a Sir - Evan-Lee Courie
                                  Joburg gears up for World Orchid Conference
                                  [10 Things I Love About...] Stellenbosch - Brian Berkman

                                  ICT
                                    Why the cloud is transforming data into a new global currency - Mark Ridley
                                    How to tie in EBay to your e-commerce strategy - Stuart Gonsal
                                    M4JAM launch exceeds expectations

                                    Logistics
                                      Distance learning - the pitfalls addressed

                                      Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                        Kings of Chaos back in SA
                                        African and UK creatives to gather for three-day Joburg event
                                        Nail treatments on the go - Jessica Taylor
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