Seven stages in becoming an industry expert

[Douglas Kruger] From Amoeba to Icon; where do you currently rank in your industry's natural progression? In this piece, I walk you through the seven stages of development as you strive to position yourself as an industry expert. [video] 13 Apr 2013 06:31

Thousands of jobs may be lost

Employment levels in South Africa fell by 0,4% in July and resulted in annual job losses this year of 270 504 permanent and 79 380 temporary workers according to an article published on Fin24. 12 Aug 2011 06:14

Economy not creating enough jobs

South Africa's economy is not creating enough jobs despite initiatives such as the Growth, Employment and Redistribution (Gear) plan and the Accelerated and Share Growth Initiative for South Africa (Asgisa) according to the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci), reports Times Live. 5 Aug 2011 09:25

SA's unemployment up - hits 25,7%

More than 25% of South African workers are currently unemployed according to figures released by Statistics South Africa that says there are now 174 000 people looking for jobs in the country, reports Business Day. 1 Aug 2011 06:40

ArcelorMittal pessimistic about the future

ArcelorMittal is pretty miserable about the outlook for steel prices and consumption in the next six months and the company's chief executive, Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita told Business Report that the company's earnings were likely to be considerably lower than in the previous quarters. 29 Jul 2011 14:10

African Explosives and Chemical Industries

AECI is a specialty product and services Group of companies which provides value-adding solutions to customers through science, technology and industry knowledge. The focus is on serving the mining and manufacturing sectors. The Group has substantially completed a R2 billion strategic capital investment programme to enhance its future growth in these areas, with particular emphasis on mining chemicals. 29 Jul 2011 13:42

Shell warns of threat to SA risk profile

According to Business Live, Shell has warned that ongoing talk of nationalisation of various industries might raise South Africa's risk profile and force the company to re-evaluate its US$200 million investment in shale gas exploration in the Karoo. 29 Jul 2011 13:27

Confidence falls among SA's professionals

Confidence levels among South Africa's 3000 graduate professionals have deteriorated in the second quarter of the year, reports The Citizen. Confidence in the country's healthcare system, was just 46% down from 50% in the previous quarter and the reason appears to be on-going discussions over the introduction of a National Health Insurance scheme. 29 Jul 2011 12:12

Foreign direct investment drops in SA

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in South Africa dropped by 70% last year according to the World Investment Report 2011 released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, reports IOL. The FDI inflow was $1,5-billion last year compared with almost $5,4-billion in 2009. 27 Jul 2011 14:53

BHP Billiton sets production records

One of the world's biggest commodity producers, BHP Billiton has set production records for all four of the commodities it produces with Western Australia Iron Ore shipments rising to an annualised rate of 155 million tons. 25 Jul 2011 07:39

Assmang invests R400-million to comply

Manganese producer Assmang has invested R400-million in its Cato Ridge plant in KwaZulu-Natal in an effort to reduce the high dust levels and ensure that it complies with environmental laws. However, during a site inspection by Rejoice Mabudafhasi, Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs, the plant was closed for "routine maintenance". 22 Jul 2011 14:16

2010's top PR stories

PHILADELPHIA, US: A survey of public relations professionals around the globe indicates that the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the October rescue of the trapped Chilean miners ranked as the top PR stories of 2010. 6 Jan 2011 06:42

Lephalale sees industrial property growth

According to Assis Pontes, area principal for Pam Golding Properties (PGP), Lephalale (Ellisras), some 138km north of Thabazimbi, is generally considered the fastest growing node in Africa. A new 309-hectare industrial park strategically positioned in an industrial corridor situated between the new Medupi and existing Matimba Power Stations and near Grootgeluk coalmine in Lephalale is being marketed by PGP's Ellisras office. 2 Dec 2010 08:44