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E&V Potchefstroom builds first green home in the area: Part 1
In recent years, society has become aware of the need for green homes, but developers and residents alike often do know where to start, especially with the wide and sometimes confusing range of green technologies available nowadays. Read more >>


Property
Luxe estate living - the new thing in SA
Luxe estate living is on the rise in South Africa as pre-subprime mortgage crises growth regains pace. Read more >>

The current state of real estate - a market overview
Not only is there a shortage of properties in primary residential areas, but some sellers are withdrawing their homes from the market with the thinking that if they wait, they'll get a better price. Read more >>

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Commercial
Drop in Evraz Highveld's share price hurts RMB

Mark Allix

Evraz Highveld Steel & Vanadium's share price has gone from nearly R190 in 2008 to about R6 now and one of the most affected shareholders is Rand Merchant Bank, which has a 7.4% stake, in the company according to ShareData Online. Read more >>

Sandton offices standing empty

Joan Muller

The amount of empty office space in Sandton, SA's largest decentralised business hub, has risen to a 10-year high of 14,2%, latest figures from the SA Property Owners Association (Sapoa) show. Read more >>

Equites to enter JSE's listed property sector

Alistair Anderson

Equites Property Fund Limited will join the JSE as an office and industrial property manager and developer later this month. Read more >>

Rockcastle seeks main board listing on JSE

Alistair Anderson

Rockcastle Global Real Estate Company plans to move to the JSE's main board from its AltX board listing early next month‚ as it looks to grow its exposure to investors. Read more >>

Property Management
Potgieter nominated for BWA Regional Achiever Awards
Port Elizabeth's top 18 businesswomen will attend a gala dinner later this month to see who will take top honours in their respective categories. Read more >>

Mall developments show no sign of a slowdown

Alistair Anderson

As long as malls keep performing, developers will keep on building them, Emira Property Fund CEO James Templeton said on the sidelines of the South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) conference earlier this week. Read more >>

RE/MAX Tricolor's 'Coats and Cans' drive underway
Encouraged by the remarkable response to last year's 'Toy and Book Collection', the RE/MAX Foundation choose to hold another drive this year which has been warmly received. Read more >>

Residential
Standard Bank accused of reckless lending

Franny Rabkin

Standard Bank has been accused in court papers of recklessly giving loans to companies involved in fraudulent schemes known as "reverse mortgage schemes" in breach of the National Credit Act. Read more >>

Cost savings from Octodec-Premium merger

Nick Hedley

The merger of Octodec Investments and Premium Properties is likely to be credit positive thanks to the benefits of scale and diversification, says Eyal Shevel, Head of the Corporate Sector at Global Credit Ratings (GCR). Read more >>

Ooba's guide to buying your second home
Buying a second home can be just as daunting a process as buying your first - and equally exciting too. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    The importance of lead generation - Louise Robinson
    Joshua Behrens awarded bursary to The DAVE School in US
    Why advertising agencies lose clients - Chris Moerdyk

    Medical
      SA's high stress increases heartburn, acid reflux
      Philips launches live 3D image guidance tool for tumours

      Retail
        Retail 'therapy' not a good idea for debt-strapped consumers
        Three strategies for successful businesses - Jan de Beer

        Government
          Gauteng keeps selling booze on Sundays
          Zuma has to spell out government priorities - in detail
          Satawu to march on SA's civil aviation authority
          Denying education is child abuse - Lebohang Mhlongo

          Mining
            Deal with striking platinum miners reached 'in principle'
            Miners arrested for gold theft

            CSI
              CSI as a brand, brand building in development - Danette Breitenbach
              Revolutionary approach to accounting benefits learners

              Finance
                Telkom's earnings up 35.1% to 388 cents - Samuel Mungadze

                Agriculture
                  Eliminating poverty through agriculture
                  New protocol to help curb forced labour
                  Low economic growth has a negative impact on food sector

                  Building
                    Cape Town to host 21st Africa Oil Week
                    SAIA and Interbuild Africa partners to award bursaries
                    Sustainability the theme of MBSA 2014 Congress

                    GreenBiz
                      R2m waste project to benefit NW youth
                      Greenpop ready for third Trees for Zambia initiative

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Portfolio a valuable tool to boost personal brand
                        Unique leaders are born, exceptional leaders are made - Mark Orpen
                        Executive search sector not affected by recession rumours

                        Legal
                          ENSafrica consolidates position in Mauritius
                          Implications of increased tax-free threshold - Gavin Stansfield and Abdul Allie
                          Bribery and corruption perceptions higher - Evan Pickworth

                          Manufacturing
                            Manufacturing confidence remains subdued - Claire Bisseker

                            Education
                              UCT PhD graduates increase by almost 50% year-on-year
                              SYSPRO honoured at Education Excellence Awards

                              Tourism
                                Indian industrialist acquires interest in SA wine industry
                                Take a virtual journey to Reunion Island
                                ACSA launches airport app

                                ICT
                                  World Cup travel tips, IT security in Brazil
                                  Delivering corporate value with data - Nick Wonfor
                                  Technology is levelling the playing fields

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    New surfski championships in Durban
                                    John Legend to tour SA
                                    A taste of Brazil at the Shimmy Beach Club

                                    Automotive
                                      Jaguar claws its way to the top - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                      KTM Motorcycles recalls two models
                                      Uber to take Capetonians for a cheaper ride
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