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SA 'ignores' vast Mozambique gasfield
[Nicky Smith] SA's revised 20-year energy draft plan "shockingly" ignores the vast Rovuma Basin gas find in Mozambique. Read more >>


Mining
SA volumes of transported goods drops 8.6%
The volume of goods transported (or payload) in SA decreased by 8.6% in November compared the same month in 2012‚ Statistics South Africa said on Monday, 20 January. Read more >>

Zimbabwe platinum miners meet refinery ultimatum
HARARE: Major platinum miners in Zimbabwe have handed in plans to build a refinery in the country ahead of a planned ban on raw platinum exports, an official said on Monday, 20 January 2014. Read more >>

Non-executive increases dropped in 2013

Amanda Visser

Double-digit increases in non-executive fees‚ which had been the norm in over the last few years‚ did not continue into 2013‚ with the average increase being below inflation. Read more >>

Increased govt demands 'put pressure' on Zimbabwean gold miners

Tawanda Karombo

Most of the gold mines in Zimbabwe - where Mzi Khumalo's Metallon Gold is a significant producer of the precious metal - are facing serious viability constraints owing to a high taxation and royalty regime and could soon collapse‚ putting in doubt the government's economic revival and growth plans. Read more >>

Mines
One dead in clash at Tanzania gold mine: police
ARUSHA: One person was killed in clashes between police and thousands of villagers who stormed a gold mine in Tanzania operated by a subsidiary of Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold, police said on Saturday, 18 January 2014. Read more >>

Mining Resources
South Sudan oil revenue up despite fighting: Khartoum
KHARTOUM: Oil revenue vital to South Sudan has increased despite a month of deadly fighting between government forces and rebels, a Sudanese minister said on Thursday, 16 January 2014. Read more >>

Science & Engineering
African mining, energy offers opportunities for SA construction firms

Nick Hedley

While South African construction firms are not always able to compete on infrastructure projects in the rest of the continent‚ they are well placed to compete for mining and energy contracts in Africa‚ says Global Credit Rating's corporate ratings head for Africa‚ Eyal Shevel. Read more >>


Government

State cannot create all the new jobs says Zuma

Natasha Marrian

Hot on the heels of the African National Congress's (ANC's) election manifesto promising to create 6m jobs in the next five years‚ President Jacob Zuma has told business that relying only on the state to create employment was a "non-starter" and he urged the private sector to play its part. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
[2014 trends] The big trend? Africa is on trend

Oresti Patricios

Invitation to join World Design Capital 2014
Brand innovation is about participation and storytelling

John Cooney

[2014 trends] Nobody cares about sustainability

Thomas Kolster


Medical
Sleep essential for physical, emotional health
Regulation of supplements needed following deaths, doping charge
Glass-ionomers fillings not inferior to silver amalgam

Retail
2014 fashion trends forecast
The future is personalised engagement

Danette Breitenbach

Little festive cheer for retailers

Adele Shevel

Top five online retail trends for SA

Christy Turner

Consumers braced for inflation to increase

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi


Government
SA continues to negotiate Korkie's release
Untagged motorists urged to pay e-toll bills
Minister pushes for reliable road incident data

Nicky Smith


CSI
Finding our way together

Dr Francois Bonnici

Forevermark partners with Diamond Empowerment Fund
Legal firm supports Life Matters Foundation

Finance
Nedbank invests in iNetco tracing tool
Businesses set to pass hikes on to consumers

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Send your budget tips to Gordhan

Agriculture
SA dairy industry under pressure
SA helps meet world's thirst for wine
IFAMA 2014 World Forum set for Africa

Arts
Exciting Artscape programme celebrates democracy throughout the year
Jozi Film Festival adds mobile competition
Awards season wide open as #Oscarbuzz picks up

Building
World leaders to attend BUILD Africa Forum
Reduce carbon emissions with green construction
Regional winners of architectural competition announced

Environment
SANParks defends decision to euthanise elephant
Online bid to keep eye on SA rivers

Monica Laganparsad

Energy industry's best to be honoured

HR & Recruitment
Top hiring tips for SMEs

Catherine Wijnberg

Mapping your employee's touch points

Jurgen Vogt

[BizCareers] Handling interviews and first day on the job

Juliette Attwell


Legal
Draft Road Traffic Law Enforcement Code gazetted
Ill-equipped law graduates 'not ready for practice'
Competition Commission appoints new execs

Manufacturing
Sasol commissions plant to boost polyethylene production

Property
Fountainhead ready to grow says Kirchmann

Nick Hedley

Redefine International occupancy levels improve

Security
Fitch upgrades Denel's rating
Dlamini Zuma calls for South Sudan ceasefire
Great Lakes summit recommits to peace, stability

Education
New online learning deal for SA
Graduate programme to place 24,000 internships in SA
South African MBA Programmes in the Top 200 in the World

Tourism
WTM Africa announces event programme
Legacy Hotel opens in Gabon
Cape Town Tourism joins South African Tourism's India Road Show

ICT
MWEB partners with Fon
Telkom asks Schindehütte to repay R6m loan

Thabiso Mochiko

Altech to sell its non-core stake in Liquid for US$55m

Maritime
Transnet's Durban port plan earns 'climate-change denialist' gibe

Carol Paton

Cape yachties may weigh anchor
DFF sinks fishermen

Bobby Jordan


Sport
Bafana crash out of CHAN
SA men's hockey coach resigns
Springbok Women prepare for World Cup

Logistics
E-toll texts branded 'unlawful, extortion'

Science
Pilot POS selects wiPlatform for mobile third-party integrations

Lifestyle
Ten destinations to add to your Cape Town tours
47 Ronin fails to excite

Charles Siboto

Celebrate Valentine's Day in the park

Automotive
New car inflation picked up last year
SA's November motor trade sales up 0.7%
Nissan LEAF global sales reach 100,000 units
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