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WASHINGTON, US: Unfazed by predictions of the death of newspapers, billionaire Warren Buffett is pumping more money into print. Read more >> |
The deadline for work to be entered into the 
Nigerian indigenous petroleum exploration and development firm, SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company Limited has unveiled its plans to celebrate this year's World Environment Day, which takes place annually on 5 June. 
PennWell Corporation, a global information and conference and exhibition company, has announced the appointment of Andrew Evans as the sales director for its Africa operations, effective 1 June 2012. 
The African Press Organisation (APO), a press release wire in Africa, and global media relations related to Africa, on Friday, 8 June 2012, unveiled its new website, 
Search Partners International (SPI) has joined the AltoPartners global alliance of 45 independently owned and run executive search firms operating in 29 countries across the globe. 
African Virtual University (AVU) and the iHub Research yesterday, 4 June 2012, signed an agreement to strengthen research on mobile learning in Africa. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr. Bakary Diallo, rector of AVU and Jessica Colaco, research lead and manager at the iHub Research. 
CANNES, FRANCE: The organisers of the 59th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity have announced that the 2012 recipient of the Lion of St. Mark will be Dan Wieden, co-founder and global executive creative director of Wieden+Kennedy. 
PARIS, FRANCE: The new offering is a free app from the App Store allowing access to a selection of news stories, photographs, video and graphics produced by the agency's Arabic editorial desk backed by a global network of AFP journalists. | Galleries |
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SOUTH AFRICAPresident Zuma met Cele
President Jacob Zuma met with suspended national Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele in Durban on Friday to discuss the Board of Inquiry report. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICANew biometric card to boot out social grant fraud
[Stephen Timm] The roll out of a new biometric card to social grant beneficiaries from June will help government reduce the risk of fraud in the social grants system and improve the delivery of grants while cutting the costs involved in payouts. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICASA Roadlink back in firing line
Every SA Roadlink bus on Western Cape roads will be stopped and its operating licence, vehicle registration and roadworthy documents inspected. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICARed tape halts future property development
Property developments in South Africa are being severely hampered by bureaucracy and red tape, prompting at least two major development companies to end their commercial and retail property development plans in this country, according to a report in Business Day. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAClerks stealing maintenance monies
At least R80m paid to South African courts in the form of child maintenance, spousal support or settlements in terms of a court order has been stolen by corrupt departmental officials or has been "lost", reports Times Live. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAYouth subsidy should complement industry: Shabangu
The implementation of a youth wage subsidy would not have a negative impact on the mining sector, but should complement it, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAShortage of artisans hampers SMME growth
[Siya Miti] The shortage of skilled artisans hampers South Africa's small medium and micro enterprise (SMME) sector growth and employment, Eastern Cape MEC for economic development Mcebisi Jonas told a media briefing. This comes as the Eastern Cape hosts a jobs summit at the East London International Convention Centre (ICC). Read more >>SOUTH AFRICALimpopo making progress - National Treasury
Limpopo's liquidity and solvency challenge has been solved and payments to suppliers have begun returning to normal, while a number of provincial departments that were last year placed under administration have been able to reduce overspending, the National Treasury told Parliament on Wednesday. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICARail chief slaps down 'arrogant' BBC attack
The Passenger Rail Agency of SA's (Prasa's) R123bn fleet renewal programme will not be held to ransom by the political interests of a black business interest group, says Prasa CEO Lucky Montana. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAGauteng to prioritise small business
SOUTH AFRICASA manufacturing production up 1.2%
SOUTH AFRICAJSC advertises for judges
SOUTH AFRICAGovt committed to working with mining industry
SOUTH AFRICASA seeks debt clarity under Basel 3 terms
SOUTH AFRICAPolice who don't report abuse must be charged
SOUTH AFRICABallooning costs hit Eskom
SOUTH AFRICAICT can help improve services to people
| Motoring |
SOUTH AFRICALexus ready to rumble the Germans
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Lexus has always been a leading stalker of the dominant German three-brand gang but now that it has unwrapped its new GS range its status has moved from amber threat to red attack alert because for the very first time Lexus has the weapons to take on the enemy on all fronts - and to outclass and beat them. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAGizmos and glitter for VW's flagship
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Volkswagen has prettied up and added more glitter to its already good-looking four-door coupé range and this time round the CC might just rattle the comfort zone cages of the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3 Series in key departments such as ride quality, comfort, performance and looks. Read more >>More Motoring news...
| Travel |
SOUTH AFRICA[10 Things I love About...] Destinations I've visited, the experiences
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Mohamed Hamza, an MBA graduate from the University of Strathclyde Business School, began his career with Hilton Worldwide in 1990. During his tenure with Hilton, he played an active role in supporting the food and beverage functions for several pre-opening hotels and in 2010, accepted his fifth assignment as General Manager when he joined Hilton Durban. Contributing Editor Brian Berkman asked him about the 10 things he loved about destinations he's visited and the experiences he's had. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICA13 Protea Hospitality Group hotels in SA achieve TripAdvisor Excellence Awards
Establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews. That's the criterion for TripAdvisor's annual Excellence Awards and 13 Protea Hospitality Group properties within South Africa have been named as recipients. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICALe Franschhoek tops with Tripadvisor
Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa, managed by Three Cities, has been awarded TripAdvisor's 2012 Certificate of Excellence. The award, based on scoring by TripAdvisor's numerous international travellers, is an on-going acknowledgement of Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa as a five star property with outstanding facilities including the acclaimed Dish and Le Verger restaurants and destination Camelot Spa, earning the hotel the exceptional achievement of a 4 out of 5 rating. Read more >>More Travel news...
| BizLounge |
SOUTH AFRICABeing Flynn
[Daniel Dercksen] There is something exceptional about father-son stories and in the extraordinary Being Flynn, it clearly shows that blood is thicker than water. Fathers and their sons bonding, or drifting apart, are significant ingredients of a story that anyone can relate to. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAJeff Dunham's controlled chaos
[Jordan Scott] There is something incredibly odd about watching something on YouTube for hours on end and then actually seeing it live. I say odd, but what I mean is absolutely amazing! Jeff Dunham started his career when he was just a youngster and first appeared with Walter in 1996, but his major success came when he brought Achmed, The Dead Terrorist into the mix. His television specials and series have been the highest rating programmes in Comedy Central's history. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICADare to see Prometheus
[Daniel Dercksen] Master visualist and supreme storymaker Ridley Scott Gothicises the Alien legacy to its outermost intensity, showing the gloom of exploring an unchartered universe, confronting grotesque creatures and being endangered by supernatural forces in the supreme Prometheus. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICACustom-made Patlansky blues [Johann M. Smith]
SOUTH AFRICAAmericana sokkie [Johann M. Smith]
SOUTH AFRICAFacing the music [Daphne Cooper]
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- Sign Africa Expo 2012 Practical Publishing - Johannesburg, 22 August
- Kenya Plast 2012 KMG Business Technology - Nairobi, Kenya, 17 September
- Retail Technology Forum Africa OpenRoom Events - Hermanus, Cape Town, 29 October
- AVIANA Uganda 2012 Aviana exhibitions inc - Kampala, Uganda, 1 November
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