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Uber to take Capetonians for a cheaper ride
An average ride in a metered taxi in Cape Town could be as much as 40% cheaper with the launch of UberX. Read more >>


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Aviation
Contingency plans in place ahead of Satawu march
Contingency plans are in place for this morning's march to the offices of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa), says the authority. Read more >>

ACSA launches airport app
Airports Company South Africa recently unveiled its pioneering free Airports App that will assist passengers to not only easily navigate any of its nine airports but also make all their travel arrangements from the comfort of their smart devices. Read more >>

Agents can book and pay for kulula products with AirPlus cards
kulula.com has teamed up with AirPlus International, a global provider of business travel payment solutions for corporations, to enable travel agents booking on the GDS system to use their AirPlus accounts to pay for kulula flights. Read more >>

Shipping
Transnet temporarily lifts Ngqura lockout
Transnet says it will suspend the lockout on all striking employees at its Ngqura Container Terminal after striking staff made a plea to come back to work. Read more >>

Transport
SA Taxi's cash pile opens new frontiers
South Africa's largest minibus financier, SA Taxi, is looking for opportunities to expand its minibus lending business into other African countries and could direct R100m to its domestic finance project. Read more >>

Motorists warned of road closures around Parliament

International

Beer allowed to be sold in Brazil's stadiums
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: Brazil fought hard when FIFA insisted it overturn its ban on alcohol in stadiums, but the World Cup hosts lost, and with the tournament beer is back Read more >>


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Government

Gauteng keeps selling booze on Sundays
Liquor traders will be relieved that the new Gauteng Liquor Act, which replaces the Liquor Act No2 of 2003, will continue to allow trading on Sundays but the new law will tighten requirements for the granting of licences and will compel traders to sell food if their patrons drink on the premises. Read more >>

Hoffmann re-elected to international tribunal
South Africa's Judge Albert Hoffmann has been re-elected to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). Read more >>

Satawu to march on SA's civil aviation authority
Contingency plans are in place for a march by members of the South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union (Satawu) to the offices of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa) Read more >>

Tshwane's deal with DBSA for R1.6bn loan
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the City of Tshwane have signed a R1.6 billion long-term loan facility to support the City's capital expenditure programme. 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
        Mall developments show no sign of a slowdown - Alistair Anderson

        Government
          Zuma has to spell out government priorities - in detail
          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
                Rockcastle seeks main board listing on JSE - Alistair Anderson
                Telkom's earnings up 35.1% to 388 cents - Samuel Mungadze
                Standard Bank accused of reckless lending - Franny Rabkin

                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
                            Drop in Evraz Highveld's share price hurts RMB - Mark Allix
                            Manufacturing confidence remains subdued - Claire Bisseker

                            Property
                              Luxe estate living - the new thing in SA
                              E&V Potchefstroom builds first green home in the area: Part 1
                              Sandton offices standing empty - Joan Muller

                              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

                                  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
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