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Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA
[More Matshediso] Power utility Eskom said there'd be load shedding across South Africa from this Sunday. Wednesday evening and the whole of Thursday are marked as high risk for power cuts. read more>>



Building
2014 Sunday Times Top 100 Companies results out
For the second consecutive year, Coronation Fund Managers has been named Top Company in the annual Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards... read more>>
Building Materials & Equipment
Competition Commission approves Grohe acquisition

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The Competition Commission recently announced its unconditional approval of Grohe Luxembourg Four SA's acquisition of joint control over South African-based Apex Valves South Africa, Cobra Watertech, Isca, Libra Bathrooms, Vaal Sanitaryware and Expiro Manufacturing (Watertech Companies). read more>>
Cross-shareholdings can create an element of transparency

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Recently the Competition Commission conditionally approved a merger involving two cement producers, Holcim Limited and Lafarge SA. read more>>
Construction & Engineering
SRK Consulting extends African footprint
With 14 offices in African nations, including Angola, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana and Zimbabwe, engineering consultants SRK Consulting has approximately 776 active projects on the continent in 26 different countries. read more>>
Sustainable Development
Cape Quarter to receive extensive solar retrofit
Tower Property Fund has set a clear strategy of occupancy cost reduction across the board for all the buildings within the fund's portfolio, with a strong focus on greening underpinning the fund. read more>>
Africa
Tanzania to start major port construction in 2015
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania will launch construction of a major Chinese-funded sea port in 2015 to boost the trading capacity of the east African nation, a presidential statement read. read more>>
More Africa
Government
NYDA welcomes age restrictions on free housing
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has welcomed the age restriction of 35 set by the Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu for access to free public housing. read more>>
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Government
    More calls for citizens to "mobilise against crime"

    Mining
      Transnet dumps coal terminal for now - Andiswa Maqutu
      RARE awarded turnkey pipeline project in Zambia
      Kibali Gold Project scoops top prize at DRC Mining Industry Awards

      CSI
        Vuma103FM taxi driver campaign rewards responsible driving
        Breadline Africa celebrates 21 years of working for children
        Cycle tour changes a life in fight against crime

        Finance
          SA government 'notes' ratings downgrade by Japan
          Trustco appoints BNY Mellon as depository bank
          Alternatives to bank loans for financing small enterprises - Steven Cohen

          Agriculture
            Aquaculture research collaboration responds to real challenges facing abalone farmers
            Young Farmer of the Year 2014 announced
            New academic collaboration develops curricula in aquaculture, fisheries science

            GreenBiz
              South Africa pushing ahead with carbon tax - Happy Masondo
              Standard Bank ranks 19th in top greenest banks list
              Promethium Carbon geared to conduct pilot carbon offset trade

              HR & Recruitment
                [BizCareers] How to tackle contract and discrimination issues - Juliette Attwell
                Digital leadership is critical - Peter Drube
                Deloitte Challenge winners announced

                Legal
                  2014 African Legal Awards winners announced
                  Change in BCEA can lead to claims against employers - Professor Paul Benjamin
                  Court rules in favour of M-Systems

                  Property
                    Pam Golding launches residential property index
                    Rawson offers free training seminars to general public
                    Effective asset management is key to success

                    Education
                      Our teachers the future - Graeme Bloch
                      How to not squander skills development budgets - Gizelle McIntyre
                      Light go off, matric finals go on

                      Tourism
                        Volvo Ocean Race Village offially opens in Cape Town
                        SETE 2014 comes to an end
                        Cape Town Tourism signs partnership with CoCT

                        ICT
                          Key findings of Dell's International Tablet Survey
                          Online transactions make users feel vulnerable
                          Software AG commits to GovTech

                          Logistics
                            Plan logistics to avoid bottleneck deliveries - Shane de Beer

                            Lifestyle & Entertainment
                              Beyond Sport Awards winners named
                              Ibiza World Tour heads for SA
                              Africa Fashion Awards winners announced

                              Automotive
                                VW takes top honours in rental and leasing
                                Benefits of self-driving vehicles are significant
                                New vehicle sales rise 4.9% y/y to 59‚384 units in October
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