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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
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
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
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If you're content, we're content
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Content strategists, bloggers, vloggers, citizen journalists, opinionistas - every day, advertorial and promotional initiatives are launched into a wider pool of competing content providers. Content is currently the word on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. 18 Mar 2013 09:03
Local pump suppliers explore expo's African linkages
South Africa's stagnant mining sector is driving local pump manufacturers and distributors to launch aggressive export growth strategies beyond the country's borders. A number of them are planning to use the upcoming Pumps Valves & Pipes Africa Expo to position themselves in the global mining sector and pursue new business opportunities. 6 Feb 2013 14:06
Mercury hazards face developing countries
NAIROBI, KENYA: Communities in developing countries are facing increased health and environmental risks linked to mercury exposure, the United Nations Environment Programme said on Thursday (10 January). 11 Jan 2013 12:07
Lagarde says global uncertainty limits Africa growth
[Ntsakisi Maswanganyi] Continued global uncertainty‚ coupled with internal factors such as drought and associated food shortages‚ threaten Africa's economic growth prospects‚ warns International Monetary Fund's (IMF) managing director Christine Lagarde. 8 Jan 2013 10:48
Top 10 New Year's resolutions for employers
[Johan Botes] Here are some resolutions for 2013 for you that you, as an employer, may well find useful. Get them right now - and avoid any unpleasant surprises during the year. 31 Dec 2012 07:37
Illness forces Lonmin's Farmer to quit
LONDON, UK: British platinum miner Lonmin announced that its chief executive Ian Farmer, off work since August owing to serious illness, was stepping down permanently. 29 Dec 2012 09:45
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

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