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Etios Cross - lamb dressed as wolf
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Like a number of other brands, Toyota also has a cute pretend-toughie. It's called the Etios Cross and like Renault Stepway and VW Polo Maxx, it is also very much a lamb in wolf's clothing. read more>>



Petrochemical
Ocean economy plans to be released this week
President Jacob Zuma will release the results of work done to explore the potential of the country's ocean economy at the first Operation Phakisa open day in Durban this week. read more>>
Automotive
Kia Optima Hybrid wins four Plus X awards
The Kia Optima Hybrid has this year won four Plus X awards, in the high quality, ease of use, design and ecology categories. The judging panel consisted of trade journalists and experts from 25 different industries read more>>
Fleet Management
Super Group buys UK motor dealer Allen Ford for R606m
Fleet management company Super Group says it has bought the UK's second-largest Ford motor dealer‚ Allen Ford‚ for R606m. read more>>
Fleet owners must calculate total cost of ownership
Prospective fleet buyers should calculate the total cost of ownership over the entire useful lifespan of each of the vehicles that they consider buying read more>>
Manufacturing
Apple, Google brands worth $100bn each
PARIS, FRANCE: The US Apple and Google brands which have become household names around the world are worth more than $100bn each, and top a ranking of the world's biggest brands, consultancy Interbrand said. read more>>
UJ solar vehicle wins Technology and Innovation award
Ilanga II, the University of Johannesburg's (UJ) solar vehicle, was awarded the Technology and Innovation award at the end of the 2014 Sasol Solar Challenge in Cape Town on Saturday, 4 October. read more>>
Rental
First Car Rental expands African footprint
First Car Rental has announced a car hire partnership with Moustafa H. Khataw, the CEO of Uniglobe Skylink Travel, previously a network partner to Avis and now the brand new First Car Rental Tanzania. read more>>
Retail
Etios Cross - lamb dressed as wolf

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Like a number of other brands, Toyota also has a cute pretend-toughie. It's called the Etios Cross and like Renault Stepway and VW Polo Maxx, it is also very much a lamb in wolf's clothing. read more>>
Honda launches seven-seater Mobilio

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Honda has just launched its latest seven-seater Mobilio in South Africa in two specification levels and powered by the same 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine that is already doing duty in the Honda Ballade. read more>>
Government
Gauteng commissions township economy study
The Gauteng Provincial Government will commission a baseline study on the township economy to understand its size, spread and strength as well as innovative ways of measuring its social and economic importance. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Future of brand marketing up for debate at Brand Week
    Online copy of the Cannes report 2014 now available
    Vodacom launches newest pop culture music streaming app

    Medical
      Hunger Games: How the brain 'browns' fat to aid weight loss - Karen N. Peart
      More bone marrow donors needed in SA

      Retail
        Fashion Week Africa unveils designer line-up
        Creating memorable experiences in-store through digital - Craig Perry
        Caution needed with online purchasing as Christmas approaches - Richard Keymer

        Government
          SADC observers will monitor Botswana elections - Nthambeleni Gabara
          Ebola: West Africa needs more help - More Matshediso

          CSI
            Investec announces winners of 2014 Junior Innovators competition
            It's Your Turn to fill a "Feed Me Bag"
            Good Hope FM opens Santa Shoebox pop-up

            Finance
              Appointment of new Reserve Bank head welcomed
              Regulations on tax free savings accounts soon expected - David Warneke
              Dividends important for superior long-term investment results - Rynel Moodley

              Agriculture
                Wool prices higher as shortage rises
                Sea Harvest launches new R125m trawler

                Building
                  Guidance note on BIM released

                  GreenBiz
                    Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure
                    Six arrests made in Kruger National Park
                    Blue Flag status awarded to a record 82 sites

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Resigning without a new job is not always a bad idea - Niteske Marshall
                      Shell, Raizcorp launch revised LiveWire programme
                      Creating a work environment that improves wellbeing

                      Legal
                        Lawyer returns from China-Africa exchange programme
                        Private healthcare stakeholders to make submissions - Neil Kirby
                        Shuttleworth judgment requires more detailed analysis - Ashlin Perumall and Shmuel Moch

                        Manufacturing
                          Ellies shares fall 20% to R1.13 - Fifi Peters
                          Mining, manufacturing remain marooned - Claire Bisseker

                          Property
                            'Copy and paste' won't work in African retail landscape
                            Growthpoint's talks with Acucap at advanced stage - Alistair Anderson
                            Redefine offers learnership programme for listed property sector

                            Education
                              EduPlant announces competition winners
                              UCT's Medical School is best in Africa
                              How to choose an essay writing service - Charles Mburugu

                              Tourism
                                Hotel Verde goes global
                                Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands launched
                                Redefining travel agents' valuable role in 21st century

                                ICT
                                  A new marketing era? - Jessie Rudd
                                  Oracle addresses IT skills shortage in Africa
                                  Always-on enterprise class storage is key - Kalvin Subbadu

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Shimmy Beach Club announces new Summer Season menu
                                    2014/2015 Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert line-up
                                    [Babylonstoren] A new kind of country getaway - Jessica Taylor
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