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Today's top stories
 | [Travis Bussiahn] "How do you give someone purpose?" he asked me, his gaze direct as he slurped down the last bit of his freezo. The wintery afternoon sun streamed through the large glass windows behind me and glinted in his eyes as he asked. This was a professional moment both compelling and onerous all at once. Read more >> |
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 | [Anton Ressel] It is probably a good time to take stock and look at what it means to 'live your brand,' since this is what the most successful brand owners do, on a daily basis. Read more >> |
 | Microsoft has introduced its 4Afrika Scholarship programme in recognition of International Youth Day earlier this week, reports Africa Business Communities and Ventures Africa. Read more >> |
 | NETCB, in conjunction with NetIQ, has decided, due to the indefinite closure of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya, to postpone its planned range of free seminars across the African continent from 13 August in Nairobi, Kenya, to 3 September and from 15 August in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to 5 September. Read more >> |
 | Africa Exchange will be working in partnership with the Southern Africa-Zambia Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry to facilitate a trade mission to the Copperbelt in the Republic of Zambia from 23-27 September 2013. Read more >> |
 | According to a report on Humanipo, a study by Research ICT Africa has revealed that Orange Kenya offers "the cheapest prepaid product among Kenya's four mobile operators" at a retail price of KSh242 (US$2.76). Read more >> |
Orange Ink PR and Samsung Electronics have decided to end their partnership, across both the South African and Regional African accounts. Read more >>
 | [Alistair Anderson] Paper and packaging company Mpact reported diluted headline earnings per share of 76.2c for the six months to June compared with 61.1c a year ago. Read more >> |
 | A new weekly flagship business TV programme, Africa Business Report, will be launched by BBC World News on 5 October 2013. Read more >> |
 | MOSCOW, RUSSIA: The planned visit to Russia of the father of US intelligence whistle-blower Edward Snowden is to be kept strictly secret, with details of their meeting to be made public only after it has happened, a report said on Wednesday (14 August). Read more >> |
 | NEW YORK CITY, USA: Corporate raider Carl Icahn said on Tuesday (13 August) he has taken a "large position" in Apple, calling the US technology company "extremely under-valued." Read more >> |
 | RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: The Brazilian authorities have filed a lawsuit against Samsung alleging poor working conditions at a factory in the Amazon and is demanding more than US$100m in damages, the government said on Tuesday (13 July) Read more >> |
More International
The Consolidated General Report on the Local Government Audit Outcomes of 2011/12 has revealed a picture of stagnation. Read more >>
President Jacob Zuma has signed into law the Superior Courts Bill, which will restructure the judiciary and integrate the courts, while enhancing equal access to justice. Read more >>
The fatal shooting of a Lonmin union leader on the eve of the anniversary of the Marikana tragedy undermines peace efforts and calls for united action, says North West Premier Thandi Modise. Read more >>
 | International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has called for the United Nations to give Africa a minimum of two permanent seats in the body's Security Council. Read more >> |
More Government news
 | The Southern Sun Waterfront hotel offers a stylish, cosmopolitan and vibrant feel with views of majestic Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. Read more >> |
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] A cocky young upstart is muscling its way into the popular big and bold SUV segment of the market, ready and quite capable of rumbling and roughing a few feathers along the route to the hearts and wallets of fun-loving South Africans. It's the new Ford EcoSport and it has all the makings of a champ. Read more >> |
SOUTH AFRICA  Airtel appoints new chairman for DRC operations - more info
Laurence Sterne "Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest. (via Brainy Quote)"
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