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Anja - September 5th, 2011
Soft skills help engineers succeed Now, perhaps more than ever, it is imperative for all professionals to understand and use soft skills in the workplace. Engineers are definitely not exempt from this, as they often manage large projects and groups of subordinates or team... ...more
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African Mobile advertising grows
admin - June 13th, 2011THE world’s largest independent mobile advertising network, InMobi, has announced that African mobile advertising market has grown by 21% over past three months. Research shows that South Africa recorded 946 million mobile monthly impressions, described as the largest market in the African continent. South... ...more
Wal-Mart deal signals growing American business interest in Africa
admin - June 13th, 2011The decision by Wal-Mart to invest $2.3-billion to buy 51% of JSE-listed retailer Massmart epitomised a growing enthusiasm among US firms for South African and African business prospects. US government and American companies were increasingly eager to pursue opportunities in Africa, but were also... ...more
Industry under strain owing to lack of new projects
admin - June 13th, 2011The lack of significant new infrastructure projects in the pipeline has placed the cement and concrete industry in South Africa under pressure. The sales of cement have decreased for the past three years. There are a number of possible reasons why government is reluctant... ...more
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