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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:09:00 +0200

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Eskom can cut Billiton's power if it wants to

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:08:00 +0200

Eskom has invoked its right to disrupt the power supply to BHP Billiton's aluminium smelters in the case of an emergency as demand by households showed signs it will exceed the state-owned utility's capacity to generate enough power this winter.
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Nigeria's corporate travel boom

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:43:00 +0200

The Nigerian hotel market is experiencing a corporate travel boom and although a difficult market to operate in, it offers attractive opportunities for major operators, according to a report released by professional services firm PwC.
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Steel market doldrums hurt BSI

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:14:00 +0200

BSI Steel's headline earnings per share plummeted 51% in the year ended March 31 amid declining steel consumption in the South African market.
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Employers perturbed by labour ban

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:54:00 +0200

The National Employers Association of SA (Neasa) on Wednesday (12 June) added its voice to organisations opposing a total ban of labour brokers.
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Ascension's day as it buys properties

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:57:00 +0200

Ascension Properties has continued its rapid portfolio growth since listing a year ago‚ having concluded an agreement to buy Shell House and Ovenstone House properties in Cape Town from Atterbury Investment Holdings for R341m.
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Investec both 'lender and investor' in farm

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:32:00 +0200

Construction of West Coast One, a 94MW wind farm near Cape Town, is expected to start as soon as the project's developers reach financial closure.
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Africa growth high on Billion's agenda

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:22:00 +0200

The Billion Group, a property developer that is also the asset manager of JSE-listed Rebosis Property Fund, has several significant developments underway in SA, and is simultaneously targeting retail developments on the rest of the continent, which may eventually be listed separately.
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Ban brokers, lose jobs warns Busa

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:25:00 +0200

Business Unity SA (Busa) warned of significant job losses should African National Congress (ANC) MPs decide to change provisions in the Labour Relations Amendment Act in order to ban labour brokers.
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Hotels moving in on Africa's potential

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:39:00 +0200

With limited opportunities for expansion in SA, a slew of hospitality companies are eyeing the rest of the continent, for future growth as there is an under-supply of quality hotels and upbeat economic prospects.
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