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SA July manufacturing production down 7.9% y/y
Manufacturing production fell much more than expected in July - mainly reflecting the damaging effect a strike by steel and engineering workers during the month had on output. read more>>



Manufacturing
Beneficiation needs favourable environment
The best way to promote beneficiation is to create a generally favourable environment for investment in manufacturing, Chamber of Mines Chief Operating Officer Roger Baxter said. read more>>
Mechanisation brings profits and jobs says Coka
South Africa should embrace technology and mechanisation instead of dreading it, given mechanisation's long-term benefits of job creation and higher productivity, Productivity SA's chief Executive Bongani Coka says read more>>
State says it will create 6m jobs in five years

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Pretoria - Six million job opportunities are expected to be created through Phase 3 of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) by 2019, claims the Department of Public Works. read more>>
International
RadioShack faces bankruptcy
NEW YORK, USA: RadioShack said it was seeking to restructure its finances and warned of possible bankruptcy as it reported a bigger loss for the second quarter. read more>>
Details of Apple's iWatch and iPhone 6
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple has moved to recapture its role as a technology trend-setter with its highly anticipated smartwatch and two large-screen versions of the iPhone. read more>>
Ferrari boss Montezemolo quits
ROME, ITALY: The president of the Italian Ferrari luxury sports car company, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, announced he was stepping down on 13 October, just days after he said he wanted to stay. read more>>
Apple launches iWatch and new iPhone 6 as predicted
CUPERTINO, USA: All the frenzy over Apple's launch of its new product line-up ahead of the festive shopping season turned into a bit of a damp squib with Apple announcing, as expected, a new iWatch and a new iPhone 6 read more>>
Amazon's new 'Fire' smartphone for Britain, Germany
WASHINGTON, USA: Amazon is selling its "Fire" 3D smartphone in Germany and Britain as it cut the price of the handset for US customers. read more>>
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Government
Cabinet approves further funding for Eskom
National Treasury has announced the approval of a package to support Eskom to ensure that the energy security of the country is maintained and GDP growth supported. read more>>
Youth employment review now available
Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says while the number of black youth in employment has grown over the last 20 years, the acquisition of skills has not grown at the same rate within this group. read more>>
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    Medical
      Sitting is the new smoking - Lucy Le Roux
      'I am the voice of lymphoma' campaign for World Lymphoma Awareness Day

      Retail
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        Heineken turns down SABMiller takeover bid - Nick Hedley
        Janine Janse van Rensburg wins 'Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2014'

        Government
          Dti expecting good audit results, says minister
          400 schools in Gauteng now have proper sanitation

          Mining
            IWC buys Vectus
            Acid mine drainage still an issue, says Set Point Laboratory

            CSI
              Night of 1000 Drawings raises R130k for Thomas Wildschutt Primary
              UNISA alleviates impact of academic conference on environment
              REDISA sponsors isiXhosa writing competition

              Finance
                Understanding cyber-criminals is key to prevent attacks - William Lawrence
                Confidence in public financial literacy very low
                Family-owned businesses struggle to find financing

                Agriculture
                  Livestock imports from Namibia no threat to SA - Annelie Coleman
                  Afgri partners with East African exchange - Nick Hedley
                  Kumba hands over R16m bioenergy and organic vegetable project

                  Building
                    Transformation of Sandton Twin Towers results in Green Star rating
                    Second tender awarded for NAA project
                    DBSA returns to profitability with historic disbursement record - Evan Pickworth

                    GreenBiz
                      Qmod launches educational platform in SA
                      Greenpoint Surfriders Foundation aims to promote conservation
                      Green entrepreneurship thrives in Africa

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] How to tell whether you've got the class bully as a boss - Juliette Attwell
                        Support from loved ones linked to entrepreneurial success
                        World Design Capital 2014 recognised projects

                        Legal
                          Proper planning important when buying a farm - Pierre le Roux
                          African countries are tightening up tax policies - Jeff Blackbeard and David White
                          Insured has a duty to mitigate property damages - Adam Civin and Alec Veitch

                          Property
                            Pam Golding Properties to exhibit local and international residential properties
                            'Green-over' of The Towers underway
                            How rental insurance minimises your risk as a landlord

                            Education
                              The Times' Phendulani Literacy Quiz gets underway this week
                              Partners for Possibility takes education to new levels

                              Tourism
                                Klink Awards launches, encourages consumers to vote
                                Record profits for Mango
                                Midlands Meander Guide, Midlands Meander Experience launched

                                ICT
                                  Leasing IT equipment to cut costs
                                  Safeguarding against an Apple iCloud hack - Guillaume Lovet
                                  The changing role of malware detection technology

                                  Logistics
                                    Access to integrated information is critical for logistics processes - Michael Frans

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Breaking the silence - Daphne Cooper
                                      Jeremy Loops to open for The Fray in Cape Town
                                      Gut-busting gags at Nando's Mass Hysteria - Sindy Peters

                                      Automotive
                                        Tolls take toll on car dealerships
                                        Global carmakers say India must reform to attract industry
                                        ZF Friedrichshafen to buy US' TRW for $11.7bn
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