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Sub-Saharan energy sector brakes development
More than 620 million people in sub-Saharan Africa live without electricity, and nearly 730 million people rely on dangerous, inefficient forms of cooking. read more>>



Architecture & Design
Royalty to open Danish Showroom for Design, Architecture, Consumer Goods
As part of the WDC 2014, Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and the Minister of Trade and Development Cooperation, Mogens Jensen will be in Cape Town... read more>>
Building Materials & Equipment
Cashbuild's revenue up 10%
Buildings and material group Cashbuild said total revenue for the company rose by 10% for the first quarter of its 2015 financial year with higher sales and the opening of new stores. read more>>
Construction & Engineering
Basil Read has a new management team

Nick Hedley

Basil Read's (BSR) restructuring of its executive management team was now complete following the appointment of a permanent financial director and chief executive according to the construction firm. read more>>
SA developers showing more interest in Africa

Alistair Anderson

The African continent could become a competitive field for SA's property developers if the developers move in and act as catalysts for future development. read more>>
Energy
Communities will benefit from wind energy projects

Harmke Immink

With a decline in the price of carbon credits under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) scheme, it is easy to believe that carbon credits will never be worth anything. read more>>
Ping An and Munich Re insure Suntech's performance warranties
Wuxi Suntech has announced that its modules' performance will be insured by Chinese-based insurance company, Ping An, and reinsured by risk carrier, Munich Re. read more>>
SA to sign nuclear agreement with France
PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma has given authority to Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson to sign an agreement for the safe use of nuclear energy with France. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
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    New app for 1st for Women Insurance identifies top seven needs
    Galliova Awards announces 2014 finalists

    Retail
      Le Creuset loses promotional campaign case
      New Rooibos website to celebrate Geographic Indicator status
      Woolworths donates R3 million for World Food Day

      Government
        Outcry over sex-for-marks at Brakpan school
        No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet
        Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables - Nthambeleni Gabara

        Mining
          Entrepreneur makes history

          CSI
            Vodacom provides e-learning connectivity solution
            Unilever launches Lifebuoy's "Partner a Community" initiative in conjunction with Global Handwashing Day
            Coca-Cola Light dressed in pink to raise awareness for breast cancer

            Finance
              Finance function necessary for diversity strategies
              Zimbabwe: Africa's first cashless society? - Sulaiman Philip

              Agriculture
                A solution to Vitamin A deficiency prevalent amongst children in sub-Saharan Africa

                GreenBiz
                  V&A Waterfront wins Lilizela Award
                  WWF-SASSI scheme serves up sustainable seafood report - Sindy Peters
                  Recycled products available at Cavendish pop-up store

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Investing in HR gives businesses an edge
                    MTN offering voluntary retrenchment to cut staff costs - Thabiso Mochiko
                    Renewable energy sector is key to SA job creation

                    Legal
                      Assessment focuses on conditions of POPI Act
                      Debt collection and flight, fight or freeze concept - Keolebogile Mugabe
                      Employers prohibited from accepting payments by employees - Lauren Salt and Sidasha Naidoo

                      Manufacturing
                        New image-processing methods from Omron
                        kulula reduces fuel consumption on Boeing 737-800s

                        Property
                          Joburg's business hub drives demand for residential property
                          SA REIT is "never a dull sector"

                          Education
                            UCT invites applications for MPhil specialising in Inclusive Innovation
                            SACAP becomes Africa's first academic institution accredited by IRCEP
                            Choose your portion with caution #NNW2014

                            Tourism
                              Franschhoek's Last Word on intimate luxury - Brian Berkman
                              [INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak
                              Heineken launches 'Open Your City' campaign

                              ICT
                                Mammoth BI conference to bust myths about big data, analytics
                                Skype launches video messaging app
                                Families lose money because of children on the internet

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Vic Falls Carnival announces additional acts
                                  Dead Letter Circus return - Ruth Cooper
                                  The Kooks, Kelis & BollyBoom to headline World Jam Music Festival

                                  Automotive
                                    Driverless cars not just science fiction
                                    Analyst briefing will focus on female vehicle ownership
                                    RMI announces semi-finalists of WorldSkills competition
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