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WASHINGTON, US: Tens of thousands of people around the world whose computers were infected with malware may lose their Internet access on Monday after the expiry of a US government fix, security experts said. Read more >> |
AfricaCom 2012 is celebrating innovation in today's digital Africa. The keynote sessions are expected to gather the most influential companies and individuals in the industry. The conference is set to take place from 13-15 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), South Africa, under the theme 'Reaching the Next Frontier for Growth'. 
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The Foschini Group Limited (TFG) is set to open its first two stores in Lagos, Nigeria as part of its expansion into Africa. As a fashion lifestyle retailer on the continent, TFG already has 87 stores outside South Africa and entry into the Nigerian market fits into plans to increase this to at least 143 stores by 2015. 
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Facebook and Yahoo! announced on Friday a new advertising partnership as the two tech giants settled a court dispute over patents. 
BANGKOK, THAILAND: Slim combined slimming and the love for coffee to produce a drink targeted at women. | Company news |
Education & Training
SOUTH AFRICAAre you quietly waiting in the in the EQ Queue? - Training Shop
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is more important than IQ when working with other people. Are you able to be assertive without being aggressive? How do you respond to manipulation? Read more >>| Government |
SOUTH AFRICAInfrastructure programme to improve economy
South Africa's infrastructure programme must unlock the economic potential of the country, says President Jacob Zuma. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAGauteng Health pays off suppliers
The Gauteng Health Department has met its deadline to pay off all suppliers by the end of June this year. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAE-visas to grow tourism, create jobs
The introduction of e-visas will serve not only to grow tourism volumes but will also create new job opportunities, Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk said on Sunday. Read more >>More Government news...
| Motoring |
SOUTH AFRICAInfiniti fit to rumble the Germans
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Its called Infiniti and it's one of the most powerful weapons yet to go in action in the local premium car war between Germany and The Rest - and this time round Japan is more than just a yapping ankle-biter... The Infiniti is one of the classiest brands the Land of the Rising Sun has come up with in its efforts to gain some of the high ground dominated locally by Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Read more >>More Motoring news...
| Travel |
SOUTH AFRICAAir Seychelles to double South Africa services from 1 December
Following the arrival of Air Seychelles' first Airbus A330-200, the airline has announced that it would double its Johannesburg services to four return flights a week from 1 December. Read more >>More Travel news...
| BizLounge |
SOUTH AFRICALaughs from the past in Defending The Caveman
[Eugene Yiga] Have you ever wondered why men don't ask for directions? What about why women need so much cupboard space? Many of us have, which probably explains why Defending The Caveman has been such a phenomenal success. From its start in San Francisco over 20 years ago, this "date comedy" has now been seen by over 8 million people in 45 countries around the world (and still holds the record for the longest running solo play in Broadway history). Fortunately for those who missed it before, it's back for another South African season so more of us can see it too. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICA[GNAF] Blue Iris
[Duan Wanty] We celebrate Athol's 80th birthday this year and, to add to the celebration, he has blessed us with a new piece of work that stays true to his legacy. It is exciting to see him adding work to his already reputable canon. Read more >>More BizLounge news...
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- Planning for successful public service budgeting Intelligent Africa Marketing and Training - Johannesburg, 23 July
- Doing business in Africa seminar Cape Chamber of Commerce - Cape Town, 25 July
- Public sector African governance Intelligent Africa Marketing and Training - Johannesburg, 30 July
- ICT in higher education Intelligent Africa Marketing and Training - Johannesburg, 14 August
- Flourish! 2012 - Johannesburg, 17 September
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