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SA, Russia nuclear deal one of many energy-related agreements
PRETORIA: The inter-governmental agreement regarding nuclear energy signed between South Africa and Russia is one of over 60 different energy-related co-operation agreements signed by the Department of Energy. read more>>



Building Materials & Equipment
Fight brewing between Gordhan and PPC?

Nick Hedley

Ketso Gordhan‚ who resigned as Chief Executive of PPC a week ago‚ is gearing up for a battle for his reinstatement‚ lining up a series of meetings this week with shareholders to build support. read more>>
Strikes hurt metal output in SA

Mark Allix

The month-long strike by metal workers in July had a drastic effect on the output of the metals and engineering sector, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) says. read more>>
Energy
Invitation to submit abstracts for DistribuTECH conference
The next DistribuTECH Africa conference and exhibition will be held from 15-17 July 2015 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. read more>>
Sustainable Development
Let the sun shine
Tshedimosetso House boasts the continent's first building integrated solar facade, which makes it a base of ongoing research into this technology. read more>>
Breaking down silos
Four additions to the V&A Waterfront Silo District, built around the historic grain silo complex will be completed soon. All are to pursue groundbreaking sustainability opportunities. read more>>
Only private sector can create economic growth
Local economic development is failing in South Africa due to lack of sustainability. This is according to Dr Pierre Voges, CEO of the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA). read more>>
Government
Mining fundamental for SA economy
Mining was one of the key industries in the South African economy with a total income of R408bn in 2012, says Statistician General Pali Lehohla. read more>>
Public Works has wasted R34,9bn
The Department of Public Works has uncovered R34.9bn in irregular expenditure dating back to 2001, Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi says. read more>>
State says it's made progress on improving service delivery countrywide
Good progress has been made in the provision of basic services over the first quarter of ANC's government's new term in office according to the Chairman of the Governance and Administration Cluster and Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba. read more>>
Vandalism, theft caused water crisis in Jo'burg
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation says the continuing vandalism and theft of valves, copper and transformers has a direct bearing on water shortages in many municipalities across South Africa. read more>>
38% of Western Cape farm projects fail
Illegal mining solutions sought to end R5.6bn in gold thefts
R18m payment to taxi operators in Port Elizabeth
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    When brands troll brands - Louise Marsland

    Medical
      Serendipity and Prof David Salant's odyssey to find a human autoantigen

      Retail
        Angry mall owners sue Pick n Pay in Mauritius contract row - Matthew Savides
        Influential use of colour in store design - Callie van der Merwe

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          FUEL donates iPads to Bright Start
          Ford announces establishment of wildlife foundation
          Coca-Cola and BT connect communities with free internet access

          Finance
            MasterCard appoints new division president for SA
            Metropolitan launches new mobile app
            Carbon offset mechanism can be aligned with carbon budgeting approach

            Agriculture
              Hobie Beach fish farm spawns shark fears

              GreenBiz
                Solar electricity makes good financial sense
                Encouraging next generation to go green
                Worsening climate change could affect the economy - Richard Munang and Jessica Andrews

                HR & Recruitment
                  Entrepreneurship and philanthropy - Zimkhitha Mqutheni
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                  Legal
                    E-tolls 90% compliant with CPA - Chantelle Gladwin and Nikita Theodosiou
                    UDZ tax incentive extended for six years - Graeme Palmer
                    Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr hosts employment seminar

                    Manufacturing
                      Mega cities of the future require local electricity production - Sven Lindström
                      Bowler Metcalf to merge bottling operations - Marc Hasenfuss

                      Property
                        Nedbank invests R1.3bn in Newtown Junction development
                        A checklist for selecting someone to manage your sectional title
                        Growthpoint partners with Cavaleros to develop 43ha site in Samrand

                        Education
                          Livity Africa calls for support of digital bootcamp
                          Color Accounting eliminates the vagueness of accounting language
                          COHS offers accredited US high school diplomas

                          Tourism
                            Skukuza Safari Lodge opens up for public participation
                            Luxury and refinement flood back to Franschhoek following water-damage revamp - Brian Berkman
                            Tourism growth creates spin-offs for property market

                            ICT
                              Enhancing digital content security in the age of information overload - Mark Hiller
                              Why the cloud makes so much sense in Africa - Oliver Potgieter
                              Hyper connectivity - Jessie Rudd

                              Logistics
                                Gauteng Transport Commission to improve transport service delivery
                                Aviation authorities sign agreement with DRC
                                Regulatory compliance remains the top supply chain pain point

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Fringe benefits - Eugene Yiga
                                  Bombay Bicycle Club to headline Synergy Live
                                  Earliest surviving English opera to play at the Fugard

                                  Automotive
                                    Joburg Motor Show a platform to engage with consumers
                                    Isuzu's Kempston Road truck plant upgraded
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