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South Africa's demand for coal remains high
South Africa's coal sector faces number of challenges if it is to make best use of its valuable carbon-based fuel resources. Read more >>


Mining
Libya intercepts tanker loaded with rebel oil
BENGHAZI, LIBYA: Libyan authorities said they intercepted a North Korean-flagged tanker, which had loaded crude from a rebel-held eastern port, as the conflict over the country's key petroleum revenues escalated. Read more >>

Solidarity vows to fight 'irrational' equity rules

Linda Ensor

Trade union Solidarity decried the draft regulations of the recently amended Employment Equity Act as "not rational and unconstitutional", and vowed to challenge them in court if they were not changed. Read more >>

Mines
Conflicting rights to exploit natural resources

Jackwell Feris

Should parliament pass the current proposed amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act No. 28 of 2002 ("MPRDA") without any further regard to the potential conflict which could arise between the mineral provisions and the petroleum provisions thereof during an application process for mineral rights (prospecting and/or mining rights) and petroleum rights (exploration and/or production rights) it may lead to administrative problems for the Department of Mineral Resources ("the DMR") to administer. Read more >>

Sustainability
Govt allocates housing grant for mining towns
Government has allocated R2.7bn towards a grant aimed at addressing housing for mineworkers in identified mining towns. Read more >>


Government

Amended unemployment bill presented to Portfolio Committee
South Africa's labour force can expect an improvement in the payment of benefits when the Unemployment Insurance Amendment Bill is signed into law. Read more >>


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Celebrating World Design Capital Cape Town 2014
    The future of marketing metrics: Customer equity - Lisa Basson
    SABC launches TV licence campaign
    Four trends to shape the marketing and communications landscape in 2014 - Diane Charton

    Medical
      Self-healing through relaxation - Claudia Klein

      Retail
        Card swipes exceed cash, app uptake grows at FNB
        Local car manufacturers plan for possible strikes - David Furlonger
        Massmart expects better times ahead - Stafford Thomas

        Government
          Govt to address prisoner abuse claims with Moz authorities
          Gender bill approved by National Assembly - Linda Ensor

          CSI
            MySchool donates computers to West Ridge High
            First bursaries awarded by Regenesys and Microsoft 4Afrika
            Collect-a-Can supports National Library Week

            Finance
              New iTrade Fantasy League launched
              Investment in Africa a must to succeed
              Agreement aims to assist consumers

              Agriculture
                New initiative enables Somali farmers to produce food assistance
                FAO, EU help Zimbabwe's farmers expand productivity
                Boeing, SAA and RSB partner to expand biofuel production

                Building
                  Grain silos converted into art museum
                  Abbeycon local winner of Gypsum Trophy competition

                  GreenBiz
                    Solar installation will light up Intaka Island
                    Generation Earth partners with Climate Reality Project
                    Increase in solar energy will contribute to green environment

                    HR & Recruitment
                      The value of vulnerability - Rowan Belchers
                      Employees move on, so plan ahead - Abram Molelemane
                      [BizCareers] What am I doing wrong? - Juliette Attwell
                      Generation gap poses challenges at workplace

                      Legal
                        SASLAW announces the launch of non-profit company
                        Immigration regulations will impede economic growth
                        Power of attorney in South Africa - the shortfalls - Lize de la Harpe

                        Property
                          South African properties lift Growthpoint - Alistair Anderson
                          Protection skewed when it comes to property
                          Know the extra costs involved in buying a home

                          Education
                            Stellenbosch students to present research
                            Towers Watson research study on effective communication and ROI - John French

                            Tourism
                              SA Tourism takes delegation to ABAV
                              The Joburg Travel Festival set for April
                              Responsible tourism magazine launched

                              ICT
                                A new approach to IT infrastructure - Paul Hick
                                Three layers of security: crucial for business
                                Financial services move to the cloud

                                Logistics
                                  DHL harnesses children's minds for The Cape Town Carnival 2014
                                  Tracking technology gives media new angles for the Argus Cycle Tour

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Murder she wrote - Eugene Yiga
                                    SAFTAs nominees announced
                                    It's a wild life for Ross Jack - Ruth Cooper

                                    Automotive
                                      Business Connect by Europcar - moving the SME way
                                      Geely buys electric vehicle manufacturer
                                      Tips to maintain vehicles
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