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FlySafair takes off
FlySafair, the newest domestic air service in South Africa, launched on Thursday, 16 October 2014. Destinations include Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and George. read more>>



Aviation
kulula reduces fuel consumption on Boeing 737-800s
kulula.com has recently fitted a new set of Split Scimitar Winglets (SSW), on one of its aircrafts, making it the first African carrier to install this new technology. read more>>
No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet
The Department of Health has, in an update of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, reported that there are still no suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in South Africa or its neighbouring countries. read more>>
Shipping
Goods transported by land increase 3.4% in August
The volume of goods transported by land (payload) increased by 3.4% in August 2014 compared with August 2013. read more>>
Transport
Cosatu plans 'funeral march' for e-tolls
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) plans to hold a symbolic "funeral march" for Gauteng's e-toll system over the weekend. read more>>
Driver training can salvage reputation of transport sector
It is not surprising that investors and financial institutions remain cautious towards the transport sector due to the risks. read more>>
Forensic team to take killer truck apart
A team of police forensics investigators will take the truck that ploughed into traffic on the N12 highway to pieces bit by bit to establish the cause of the crash that left four dead. read more>>
International
Europe's car sales up 6.4% in September
PARIS, FRANCE: New car sales in Europe rose by 6.4% in September, the thirteenth month of increases as a recovery in the market spreads across the continent. read more>>
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Government
E-toll costs are prohibitive for motorists

Natasha Marrian

A nominal increase in the fuel level nationally and an increase in motor vehicle licence fees in Gauteng were mooted as alternatives to electronic tolls by the African National Congress (ANC) in the province. read more>>
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    Retail
      Le Creuset loses promotional campaign case
      New Rooibos website to celebrate Geographic Indicator status
      Woolworths donates R3 million for World Food Day

      Government
        Outcry over sex-for-marks at Brakpan school
        Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables - Nthambeleni Gabara

        Mining
          Entrepreneur makes history

          CSI
            Vodacom provides e-learning connectivity solution
            Unilever launches Lifebuoy's "Partner a Community" initiative in conjunction with Global Handwashing Day
            Coca-Cola Light dressed in pink to raise awareness for breast cancer

            Finance
              Cashbuild's revenue up 10%
              Finance function necessary for diversity strategies
              Zimbabwe: Africa's first cashless society? - Sulaiman Philip

              Agriculture
                A solution to Vitamin A deficiency prevalent amongst children in sub-Saharan Africa

                Building
                  Sub-Saharan energy sector brakes development

                  GreenBiz
                    V&A Waterfront wins Lilizela Award
                    WWF-SASSI serves up sustainable seafood report - Sindy Peters
                    Recycled products available at Cavendish pop-up store

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Investing in HR gives businesses an edge
                      MTN offering voluntary retrenchment to cut staff costs - Thabiso Mochiko
                      Renewable energy sector is key to SA job creation

                      Legal
                        Assessment focuses on conditions of POPI Act
                        Debt collection and flight, fight or freeze concept - Keolebogile Mugabe
                        Employers prohibited from accepting payments by employees - Lauren Salt and Sidasha Naidoo

                        Manufacturing
                          New image-processing methods from Omron

                          Property
                            Joburg's business hub drives demand for residential property
                            SA REIT is "never a dull sector"
                            SA developers showing more interest in Africa - Alistair Anderson

                            Education
                              UCT invites applications for MPhil specialising in Inclusive Innovation
                              SACAP becomes Africa's first academic institution accredited by IRCEP
                              Choose your portion with caution #NNW2014

                              Tourism
                                Franschhoek's Last Word on intimate luxury - Brian Berkman
                                [INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak
                                Heineken launches 'Open Your City' campaign

                                ICT
                                  Mammoth BI conference to bust myths about big data, analytics
                                  Skype launches video messaging app
                                  Families lose money because of children on the internet

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Vic Falls Carnival announces additional acts
                                    Dead Letter Circus return - Ruth Cooper
                                    The Kooks, Kelis & BollyBoom to headline World Jam Music Festival

                                    Automotive
                                      Driverless cars not just science fiction
                                      Analyst briefing will focus on female vehicle ownership
                                      RMI announces semi-finalists of WorldSkills competition
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