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SA's manufacturing recovery not as good as previously thought‚ says BER
[Claire Bisseker] The suggestion that SA's manufacturing recovery is proving more robust than expected was dealt a blow last week... read more>>



Manufacturing
Industry forced to embrace change, adapt and face enormous challenges
"The SA plastics industry is currently in the throes of one of the most challenging periods in its history," Plastics|SA's Executive Director, Anton Hanekom, told guests at the recent AGM... read more>>
The drive towards green AV solutions

Stefan Mayer

Companies around the world are coming under growing pressure to become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly in the way they run their businesses. With energy costs rising, it's not just about doing the morally right thing - greenness can also save businesses lots of money. read more>>
Machinery
Nordex launches large rotor turbine with 28.6% more power
German wind-power company Nordex has launched a turbine in South Africa that can derive up to 28.6% more yield in light-wind locations. read more>>
International
Japan's NEC rolls out counterfeit-spotting technology
TOKYO, JAPAN: Japan's NEC on Monday unveiled a technology that sniffs out even the most convincing counterfeits by reading microscopic patterns on everything from a luxury purse to a metal bolt... read more>>
Hyundai, Kia to pay USD100m over fuel economy suit
WASHINGTON: Hyundai and Kia agreed to pay $100 million on Monday, 3 November, to settle a US government investigation into exaggerated fuel efficiency on 2012 and 2013 car models sold in the United States by the South Korean automakers. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Beware digital marketing hype, US research indicates blocks to success
    10 mistakes that could jeopardise your company - Vanessa Bluen
    Sustainability in fishing wins Cookbook of the Year Award

    Retail
      'Clothing will redefine malls' - Alistair Anderson
      Foschini Group wants 'cash shoppers' - Zeenat Moorad
      Importance of the name game... - Callie van der Merwe

      Government
        SAA chair defies minister's instruction
        Government must control spending: deputy minister
        Union takes aim at SABC over wages

        Mining
          MechCaL begins installation of fans at Anglo Platinum mines
          Pilot Crushtec sales for major coal project in northern Mozambique
          Khanyisile Kweyama is the Most Influential Woman in Africa

          CSI
            Inyathelo honours extraordinary philanthropists committed to sustainable social change
            Driver Wellness campaign making final rounds for 2014
            Sea Harvest's Kids for Kids campaign alleviates waiting list at children's hospital

            Finance
              Interest rates will peak at lower rates than previous cycles
              Moody's downgrades SA
              New withholding tax on interest soon into operation - Graeme Palmer

              Agriculture
                New public-private partnership to address skills shortages in agriculture

                Building
                  Plett plan for small boat harbour sinks
                  China, SA sign framework agreement on nuclear cooperation
                  PPC board warns of risk of destabilisation - Nick Hedley

                  GreenBiz
                    New invasive species regulations to have far-reaching consequences
                    2014 Nedbank Capital Sustainable Business Awards winners announced
                    Green panel: Time enough to save Earth

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Springleap attracts international funding
                      Is your organisation entrepreneurially healthy? - Emmanuel Zvada
                      Money isn't everything, Kelly survey finds

                      Legal
                        Reversal of rates as a result of a categorisation change - Chantelle Gladwin and Ramon Pereira
                        Cover pricing is collusive in nature - Natalie von Ey and Kitso Tlhabanelo
                        2015 Best Lawyers in South Africa revealed

                        Property
                          Growthpoint at the forefront of the green building movement in SA
                          Essential guide to building insurance for first-time home owners - Martha Chauke

                          Education
                            Teaching should be a response to 'the calling' - Mautji Pataki
                            Thuthuka Bursary Fund to be presented at World Congress of Accountants
                            Why business leaders support NECT

                            Tourism
                              World Tourism Awards honours top achievers
                              Commonwealth Games would offer great economic growth potential for SA
                              The City Walk will be Cape Town's newest tourist attraction

                              ICT
                                Five reasons why CRM projects flop - Lindsay Britz
                                Better filters are the answer in the fight against spam
                                Busting myths about content charges

                                Logistics
                                  Minister announces resignation of Post Office board
                                  Tolled you so - Peters - Olebogeng Molatlhwa
                                  Imperial sees static or declining activity in Europe

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Music Film Festival at the Labia, Cape Town
                                    Abigail Donnelly chats Eat Out Awards - Ruth Cooper
                                    Explosive Cock & Bull - Daniel Dercksen

                                    Automotive
                                      GM ordered new ignition switches prior to recall: report
                                      Datsun Go fails crash test but is on sale in SA - Mark Smyth
                                      Despite good car sales‚ people still struggling - David Furlonger
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