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

SA mining companies forced to fund indigenisation

[Tawanda Karombo] HARARE, ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe has ratcheted up the pressure on SA platinum mining companies to finance empowerment proposals as the government is too cash-strapped to provide funding for this. The mines have insisted that the new shareholders be forced to abide by their obligations to fund operations where necessary. 19 Dec 2012 09:43

Mugabe now wants 100% of everything

GWERU, ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe on Friday (7 December) vowed to overhaul business laws to require 100% black ownership of firms, up from 51%. 10 Dec 2012 09:29

IMF will halt DRC loan over mining contract

KINSHASA, DRC: The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday (4 December) it is ready to halt a US$561m loan facility to the Democratic Republic of Congo because the government failed to provide enough information on a mining contract. 5 Dec 2012 12:02

Madagascar to start producing crude next year

Madagascar Oil on Friday (23 November) said it will start extracting oil next year in a pilot phase at its Tsimiroro field that could produce 150,000 barrels per day based on early estimates if commercially viable. 27 Nov 2012 12:12

Bargain prices for Zimbabwe diamonds

VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE: Cash-strapped Zimbabwe is selling its diamonds to few takers at give-away prices as most foreign buyers shun the country isolated by its former western allies, an expert said on Monday (12 November). 13 Nov 2012 08:49

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Biz Charity Challenge: let's all help together

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] With the festive season fast approaching, Bizcommunity.com would like to challenge our readers, clients and partners to think of those less fortunate. Help us raise funds, bedding and toys for our two chosen charities and the company raising the most will be given two free press office releases for the festive season, in the industry of your choice, to promote whatever you like. 1 Nov 2012 08:22

Conference celebrates 40 years of Heritage preservation

The international "Living with Heritage in Africa" conference, being held from 26-29 September 2012 at the Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre in Benoni, Gauteng South Africa, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the founding of UNESCO-World Heritage Committee (WH). The conference creates an opportunity to network and set the course of action for African Heritage properties, economic and community development for the next 40 years and beyond. 21 Sep 2012 09:43

Research Channel Africa website gets a revamp

In the early 2000s, South African-based media group Creamer Media leveraged the research and interactive abilities of the internet by creating a product that allowed users to quickly access information from the large archive associated with the Engineering News and Mining Weekly publications. 27 Jun 2012 14:40

COMESA Summit ends, new chair appointed

[Gregory Gondwe] The 15th COMESA (Common Market for East and Southern Africa) Summit of Heads of State and Governments came to an end on Saturday 15 October 2011 with the announcement of the newly appointed chairman of COMESA, Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika. 17 Oct 2011 12:19

WTC Africa Initiative and Italy join hands in trade

Following a trade agreement reached between the World Trade Center Africa Initiative and Italy, business between Africa and Europe is set to receive a significant boost. The agreement will see business leaders from 12 African countries meet their Italian counterparts in on-site deal rooms next year, at the inaugural Afritalia Commerce Exchange. 12 Oct 2011 13:52

Standard Bank still supports Zambian copperbelt

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), a mining and metals company in Zambia, has received a US$500m bridge finance facility from Standard Bank that will be used to refinance shareholder loans from Vedanta Resources. The bank has also been mandated to arrange and underwrite a US$700m term loan facility to fund investment that will turn the Zambian copper miner into one of the world's leading copper producers, and provide further impetus for growth in the Zambian economy. 4 Oct 2011 09:48

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How to contribute to Bizcommunity, from op-ed pieces to news

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Bizcommunity.com has now expanded its operations into 16 new sectors and will soon venture into another 17, providing a whole new range of target audiences for advertisers. The most critical aspect of this is the quality of content and this is a formal invitation to you to become a recognised contributor on Bizcommunity. 3 Oct 2011 14:57