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Trends In Public Infrastructure Spending

Between 1998/99 and 2016/17, the public sector spent more than  R2.7-trillion on infrastructure.

Become A Rainwater Farmer

Storing rainwater can reduce living costs and relieve the pressure on municipal supplies, writes Georgina Guedes.

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Steel’s Global Growth

Stagnation forecast for SA.

Making It Count In Kosi

When you get only one chance at a GT, you have to give it all you’ve got – and maybe, just maybe, you’ll land your dream fish, writes Robert Kyle.

New Approach To An Old Problem

Adam Oxford looks at initiatives which provide initiatives that are opening up new avenues to training.

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Hello, Computer

Smart speakers are joining homes worldwide. But are South Africans welcoming these housemates? Megan Ellis explores.

Let The Rivers Run

Keeping river catchments clear of alien vegetation is vital in water-stressed South Africa, and can deliver real human benefits along the way, writes Andrea Weiss of WWF South Africa.

SALGA Labour Law Seminar

SALGA shared information on fair labour practice, labour relations management and performance management during the inaugural local government Labour Law Seminar.

Being Nimble

The principles of software development are infiltrating general business practices, says Carolyn de Kock, but can a corporate really be lean and agile?

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REITS Lead SA’s Logistical Land Revolution

Market capitalisation of the South African real estate investment trust sector has risen from under R80bn in 2008 to about R400bn today – and warehousing and logistical developments have contributed significantly to that increase. Trevor Crighton gets real.

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The Trickle-Down Effect

In a water-scarce country like South Africa, meeting environmental demands and attracting new mining investment is a trickier-than-ever balancing act.

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Advancing Parity Is A Strategic Decision

Gender diversity in the workplace has to be driven from the top – otherwise every other organisational level will not be motivated or converted. Georgina Guedes reports.

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The Eternal Fight Against Spam

E-mail spam and phishing attacks haven’t been in the news lately, but it doesn’t mean they’ve gone away, writes Adam Oxford.

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Checking In For A Check-Up

When should you start going for regular check-ups, even if you are not ill? Georgina Guedes finds out.

Sense Or Sensibility?

Kerry Dimmer explores the ethical and economic benefits of sustainability.

Charming Chowder

This lip-smacking family favourite will have them begging for more, so best you double it.

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After Email

The recent Liberty data breach should have all South African businesses thinking about what they’re asking for over email, writes Adam Oxford.

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Let It Flow

Lungelo Shezi investigates how the City of Joburg is making water more accessible to poor households.

The YES Generation

The president weighed in to launch a training programme that promises one million youth jobs in three years. But is that even possible? Tiisetso Tlelima investigates.

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Tech Talk

Sishen looks to beneficiate low-grade material.