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Kagiso PMI recovers to 50.7 in September
[Ntsakisi Maswanganyi] The Kagiso Purchasing Managers' index (PMI) recovered to 50.7 in September from 49 in August‚ indicating that activity in the manufacturing sector improved following months of weakness. read more>>



Manufacturing
Cape Town man builds DIY bush plane
Cape Town resident Jan Frylinck, a lawyer working towards a Master's Degree in Forensic Medicine and a DIY and flight enthusiast, is building a two-man bush plane using a Dremel multi-tool to complete all cutting, grinding and sanding tasks that the project requires. read more>>
New car sales pick up speed

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

South African new vehicle sales accelerated out of its slump last month with a huge jump in exports and a substantial increase over last year's local sales, according to figures released by NAAMSA. read more>>
Automotive industry in Western Europe no longer a very high risk
Although the Eurozone recorded zero growth in the second quarter of 2014, forecasts indicate that growth in the gross domestic product will be positive estimated at 0.9% after a contraction of 0.4% in 2013. read more>>
Manufacturing
High prices hurt Clover's market share
Market share is important to Clover Industries, the country's top producer of fresh and long-life milk, as well as other dairy products and beverages. read more>>
Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium's net loss of R302m
Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium has reported a net loss of R302m for the 6 months to June from a loss of just R10m at the same time a year ago. read more>>
Astrapak strong after restructuring

Nick Hedley

Astrapak's balance sheet is the strongest it has been in about four years, despite a widened interim loss, management says.. read more>>
Earnings sharply down for York Timbers
York Timbers has reported a substantial decline in its full-year net profit‚ dragged down by its wholesale division. read more>>
Collaborative solutions for mining in South Africa

Issued by KPMG South Africa

Charting a new path for the mining sector will require a collaborative effort amongst all stakeholders, bound together by a common purpose. KPMG has partnered with the Joburg Indaba to facilitate the development of a shared vision for change... read more>>
International
Hewlett-Packard to separate into two divisions
NEW YORK, USA: Hewlett-Packard said it would split into two separate, listed companies with its computer and printer businesses in one company and its corporate hardware and services operations in another. read more>>
Funai demands €312m from Philips
THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS: Electronics manufacturer Funai is suing Philips for €312m in compensation for the failed sale of the Dutch company's entertainment business. read more>>
Toyota recalls 690,000 pick-ups over fire risk
WASHINGTON, USA: Toyota said it is recalling about 690,000 Tacoma pick-up trucks in the United States to fix a suspension system flaw that could result in vehicle fires. read more>>
Apple's "sweet" tax deal with Ireland being scrutinised
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The prospect of the European Union accusing Apple of getting illegal tax breaks in Ireland has reopened a debate on how European countries attract multinational businesses. It has also put Dublin back in the spotlight. read more>>
More International
Government
Growing investment interest in SA
South Africa's Ambassador to Italy, Nomatemba Tambo, says local businesses are benefiting from bilateral trade agreements between the two countries. read more>>
THE-A to invest in tertiary education and businesses in SA
The European Investment Bank says it is planning to make funding available to several small and medium enterprises and universities in South Africa with a view to contributing to development. read more>>
Italian businesses seek SA opportunities
Italian business leaders are in South Africa to explore investment opportunities in the energy, manufacturing and agricultural sectors. read more>>
Decisions being made on nuclear procurement
The Department of Energy says government will decide on which procurement method will be used to buy 9,600MW of nuclear power from Russia. read more>>
R100m Gold Loan Scheme for SA jewellers
Emerging gold jewellery manufacturers have been given a boost with the launch by Minister of Trade and Industry's Rob Davies of the state's R100m Gold Loan Scheme. read more>>
Productivity still not where it needs to be
South Africa's productivity levels show a mixed bag of performances in various key industrial sectors of the economy based on statistics released by Productivity SA. read more>>
Water supplies restored in Jo'burg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane
Most Gauteng water supplies are apparently back to normal in Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane says Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane. read more>>
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    OOH: the valuable real estate of the future - Danette Breitenbach
    Millennials? What millennials? Target the correct age demographic on social media - Leigh Andrews

    Medical
      Opportunities for interventional cardiac devices in emerging countries
      Professor Stephen Colagiuri to chair WISH Diabetes Forum

      Retail
        Pick n Pay shares rally on trading statement - Zeenat Moorad
        Unilever tops Top Employer Awards
        Trade partnerships within African continent vital for growth - Charles Brewer

        Government
          Working-for-Water creates 181,000 jobs says Molewa
          Military Veterans to get 5,000 new houses
          ANC Gauteng wants to dump e-tolls

          Mining
            Anglo American, DBSA and ICF unite to boost municipal service delivery
            Cutting-edge technology at the Katanga Mining Week

            CSI
              Gert-Johan Coetzee bursary worth R168,000 up for grabs
              Movember: changing the face of men's health
              Entries for the Wings for Life World Run 2015 now open

              Finance
                Opinions divided over state-sponsored pensions - Evan Pickworth
                Ascendis concludes R1bn debt refinance package

                Agriculture
                  SACAU gathers leaders to discuss the future of agriculture

                  Building
                    Growing interest in construction expos
                    Zimbali Suites a milestone IFA's portfolio

                    GreenBiz
                      SANParks ready to start with rhino relocation
                      Suppliers benefit from Woolworths partnership deal
                      Africa's largest thin film solar farm completed

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Gumtree partners with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
                        [BizCareers] What to do when you aren't equipped for the job - Juliette Attwell
                        Surviving the new workforce order - Rachel Timmins

                        Legal
                          Immigration regulations need to be restructured
                          Draft Code on Equal Pay published for comment
                          Baker & McKenzie tops 2014 Acritas Index

                          Property
                            Department of Public Works undergoes fraud investigation
                            Affordable housing developments face challenges

                            Education
                              Samsung partners with DoE, EC to improve educational outcomes
                              SU awarded country's first research chair in science comms
                              Fuel offers e-learning solution to outdated methods of teaching

                              Tourism
                                Air France and kulula announce partnership
                                Umi Restaurant opens whisky bar
                                Think differently, think lean - Gaby Gramm

                                ICT
                                  Check Point's 100% catch rate in benchmark test
                                  Wi-Fi eases transition to high data consumption - Michael Fletcher
                                  South Africans using technology to improve road safety

                                  Logistics
                                    Protestors vandalise Newclare station

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Q&A with Chris Viljoen of Spree
                                      Cape Town City Ballet's Spring & Fall exceeds expectations - Debbie Hathway

                                      Automotive
                                        Honda to unveil 2015 F1 power unit
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