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$2tn social innovation opportunity presents itself with the rise of megacities
New research from Frost & Sullivan has identified a $2-trillion social innovation market opportunity in 2020 for key players looking to address the issues driving human development in the 21st century. read more>>



Property
Property sector nears deadline to keep its transformation charter
The property sector is running out of time to align its transformation charter with the DTI's revised B-BBEE act and codes. read more>>
New Department of Environmental Affairs building represents green leadership
According to Brian Wilkinson, CEO of the Green Building Council of SA (GBCSA), the official opening of the Department of Environmental Affairs' new head office - a 6 Green Star SA Office Design rated building - in Pretoria on 17 October by President Jacob Zuma represents a milestone and significant step in green leadership. read more>>
Commercial
Long awaited mega-mall in Namibia is open for business
Located within the Hilltop mixed-use estate in Kleine Kuppe, Windhoek, the R1-billion Grove Mall of Namibia is the largest shopping centre ever to be developed in the country and opened its doors on 23 October. read more>>
Upgraded Paledi Mall opens in Mankweng at month end
The upgraded Paledi Shopping Mall opens in Mankweng on 30 October 2014, offering an increase in size and national retailers for this university town's consumers. read more>>
Gauteng searches for investors for its aerotropolis
The Gauteng Roads and Transport Department is looking for investment partners for its plan to build an aerotropolis at OR Tambo International Airport. read more>>
Property Management
Just Property Group gains international recognition
Just Property Group has been awarded a gold Geneva International Star for Quality, as part of the annual program of the BID Awards, which recognises outstanding companies, organisations and people in business. read more>>
Residential
Show gardens event raises R162k for charity
Pam Golding Properties' Gardens on Show attracted a generous crowd with up to 800 people visiting one garden alone on the Saturday of the weekend event, raising approximately R162,000 for local charities in East London. read more>>
How a buyer's agent can save you time and money

Lauren Staley

Purchasing property is quite often a time consuming and chaotic task, with which the average homebuyer has fairly limited knowledge and experience. read more>>
Entries open for Outstanding Verge Competition
Entries are now open for Pam Golding Properties' Outstanding Verge Competition - a community outreach project to create awareness of the importance of exterior environments, particularly gardens within neighbourhoods. read more>>
Nxesi says built environment needs urgent transformation
Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi says it's high time the built environment sector picks up the pace of transformation. read more>>
Government
Higher profit pressure faces state-owned enterprises

Neo Semono

Members of Parliament have responded to Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene's inaugural Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), which he tabled in Parliament on Wednesday (22 October). read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Pendoring withholds Prestige Award - Danette Breitenbach
    SA's top food and health writers announced at Galliova Awards - Jessica Taylor
    An integrated approach is the key to successful marketing - Diane Charton

    Retail
      Franchise Summit speaker unveils beauty secrets
      New anti-crime collaborative forum has safety at its centre
      2015 To-do-list... go to Decorex Durban

      Government
        SA citizens indicted in US rhino poaching case
        Special task team will investigate Meyiwa murder
        NPA to appeal Pistorius' conviction and sentence

        Mining
          Anglo American delivers first ore on ship
          KZN mining operation gets help to produce coking coal

          CSI
            Woolies extends WRewards to forecourt stores
            KZN NGO receives R35k grant through Vital Awards

            Finance
              Regulation is boutique asset managers' biggest hurdle
              Top 100 companies concerned about regulatory uncertainty
              South Africa must work hard to raise rankings internationally - Ray Maota

              Agriculture
                Farmers should look to diversify export markets, says Groenewald

                Building
                  Blink Tower wins gold in NAE video contest
                  Winners of 2014 AfriSam-SAIA announced
                  Soweto to host home building and renovation show

                  GreenBiz
                    Nedbank's partnerships with farmers are focused on holistic solutions
                    Latest intergovernmental climate change report launched
                    Mega-cities can create an opportunity for social innovation

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Government and business must work together to boost SMMEs
                      When individuals flourish, organisations prosper
                      SA managers don't trust employees working from home

                      Legal
                        Employee is entitled to approach CCMA directly - Jacques van Wyk, Andre van Heerden and Unesu Moyo
                        The rise of the consumer - Neil Kirby
                        SA monitoring major rhino poaching case

                        Manufacturing
                          New Foundry Generation Forum generates significant productivity improvements

                          Education
                            UCT signs contract to improve ICT skills and digital literacy
                            Tertiary education takes steps to meet market needs - Abram Molelemane and Anton Ressel
                            CSX launches online e-marking system in Namibia

                            Tourism
                              Q&A with Dave Andrew, FlySafair CEO - Evan-Lee Courie
                              The Vineyard Hotel gets international recognition

                              ICT
                                The digital revolution - all storage is not equal - Kalvin Subbadu
                                Cloud computing can empower SA entrepreneurs
                                Bring your own anything - Saurabh Kumar

                                Logistics
                                  Supply chain management concerned about skills shortage - Mario Landman
                                  Upgrading of transport infrastructure a major challenge
                                  Mango to add two new generation Boeings to fleet

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Top models to appear at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa
                                    African Fashion Awards nominees announced
                                    New Lord Of The Dance production comes to Joburg in 2015

                                    Automotive
                                      Hyundai Genesis excels in safety tests
                                      The Car of the Year race is on! - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

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