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Pair arrested for assault of a non-striking mine worker
PRETORIA: North West Premier Thandi Modise has welcomed the arrest of a man and a woman in connection with the assault of a non-striking mineworker in Mfidikwe near Rustenburg. Read more >>


Mining
KSB Pumps targets mining industry at WAMPEX
This year's West African Mining and Power Exhibition (WAMPEX) in Accra sees long-time exhibitor KSB Pumps and Valves back at the expo for the seventh time. WAMPEX takes place from 28 to 30 May at Accra Convention Centre in Accra, Ghana. Read more >>

Carbon offsets paper out for comment

Sue Blaine

The Treasury has released a discussion paper on carbon offsetting for public comment as it prepares for the introduction of a carbon tax in 2016. Read more >>

President Zuma calls for an end to mining strike
JOHANNESBURG: President Jacob Zuma says unions in the mining sector should use their rights responsibly and put the country first by protecting the economy and safeguarding jobs. Read more >>

Markets
Assmang to buy Gabon iron ore stake

Brendan Ryan

Assmag, the iron ore and ferro-alloy producer owned jointly by Assore (ASR) and Patrice Motsepe's African Rainbow Minerals (ARI), has struck a deal to invest in an iron ore project in West Africa. Read more >>

Mines
New technology improves Anglo's mine rehabilitation
Anglo American's thermal coal business has developed and patented bioconversion technology that could significantly reduce the cost and improve the rate and quality of opencast mine rehabilitation. Read more >>


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    Fighting it out with strategy - Sid Peimer
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    Medical
      From morphine to Cipro: History of drug development chronicled - Bill Hathaway
      Managing perineal tears - Jude Polack

      Retail
        Massmart has stronger start than expected - Zeenat Moorad
        Petrol price to drop by 15 cents
        New SA online fashion magazine

        Government
          Government encourages South Africans to vote
          63 arrested for contravening Electoral Act
          SA to participate in WEF Africa summit

          CSI
            Duke of Edinburgh Championship supports rhino conservation
            Call to donate food and clothes
            Africa should scale up social assistance programmes

            Finance
              Biometric fingerprint authentication will stimulate ecommerce sales
              Shortlist for African Banker Awards announced
              Standard Bank's commercial banking business sets goal for 2016

              Agriculture
                Maize futures fall on firmer currency
                Grain futures mostly lower on firmer currency
                SA research capacity compromised - Annelie Coleman

                GreenBiz
                  Arjowiggins Graphic launches new Eco-Calculator tool

                  HR & Recruitment
                    SA graduates have unrealistic salary expectations - Abram Molelemane and Anton Ressel
                    Entrepreneurs underestimate the value of PR - Sonwabise Sebata
                    Winners of Oliver Empowerment Awards announced

                    Legal
                      Refuse removal: a tax or a service? - Nicola Sulter and Ramon Pereira

                      Property
                        Bonatla in two separate share-swap deals
                        RBS offers Rentshield benefits to clients
                        Distressed homeowners have options

                        Education
                          'Work-integrated learning' set to improve work-ready graduates
                          BSc in Sound Engineering Technology now available

                          Tourism
                            Bloggers return to #MeetSouthAfrica at INDABA 2014
                            New Global Manager of Communications for SA Tourism

                            ICT
                              Fake Facebook app spies on Android phones
                              SA is a phishing attack hot spot
                              Cloud improves contact centre competitiveness - Gert Swart

                              Logistics
                                Mango to hold Career Day at Swartkops Air Show

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Your chance to vote in the Hennessy Talent Quest
                                  Relax and recharge at De Hoop - Ruth Cooper
                                  A magical Mother's Day experience at the Shimmy Beach Club

                                  Automotive
                                    GMSA records best market share in April
                                    Hazardous fuel additive raises its head - David Furlonger
                                    New vehicle sales drop 10.7% to 46‚013 units
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