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Crippling new strike threatens
A new labour strike is looming at a time when South Africa can least afford it. As many as 200,000 workers in the metal and engineering sector could down tools as wage talks deadlock. Read more >>


Mining
Cutifani keynote speaker at Joburg Indaba
Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo American, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Joburg Indaba. The event, themed Investing in Resources and Mining in Africa, will be held from 8-10 October at the Inanda Club in Sandton, Johannesburg. Read more >>

Minerals minister unveils mining task team
PRETORIA: Mineral Resources Minister Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi has established an inter-governmental technical team to work with labour and business to resolve the strike in the North West platinum belt. Read more >>

AMIS confirms presence at Turkey-Eurasia Mining
African Mineral Standards (AMIS) has confirmed that they will be exhibiting at Turkey-Eurasia Mining which takes place on 3 and 4 June at the Conrad Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. Read more >>

Mines
Ramathlodi moves to end mine strike
Newly-appointed Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramathlodi says he has set up a task team to look into resolving the platinum mine strike that has dragged for more than four months. Read more >>

Mergence wants wage gap disclosed in annual reports

Evan Pickworth

The highest earners on the JSE are dominated by CEOs of multinational companies‚ with seven CEOs receiving total compensation of more than R60m each during 2013‚ a report by boutique asset managers Mergence showed. Read more >>

Public urged to assist police into death of miner
North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has called on communities in the platinum belt to assist police investigations into the death of a man found hanging on a tree. Read more >>

Transnet seeks greater SADC investment in rail networks

Mpho Sibanyoni

Transnet has pleaded with Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries to invest more on railway infrastructure to improve intra-regional trade. Read more >>


Government

Gigaba outlines new Immigration Regulations
The newly-appointed Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has outlined the Immigration Regulations, which came into effect on Monday, 26 May. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Brands they are a-changin' - Louise Marsland
    Coolest brands in SA - BMW, Coca-Cola, Nike, Samsung, Apple
    Four social media marketing trends every marketer must know - Joseph Neusu
    The story of the African consumer - Laine Barnard

    Medical
      Medical aid reforms needed now, say experts
      Medical technology vastly improves patient care - Janine McEwan
      Visiting Brazil - stay healthy

      Retail
        Foschini hikes credit criteria - Zeenat Moorad
        SA youth rate Sandton City the 'coolest' mall
        Online pop-up shop donates all to charity

        Government
          Jo'burg council chambers to get R103m facelift - Penwell Dlamini and Lehlohonolo Tau
          Tributes pour in for Maya Angelou

          CSI
            Ruyterwacht Senior Centre receives R10,000 from Engen Monte Vista
            Tattoo-a-thon aims to raise R705,000 for CHOC
            Community project enables underprivileged schools to focus on education

            Finance
              Massmart feels 'consumer plight' - Zeenat Moorad
              Standard Bank defends high salaries to executives - Phakamisa Ndzamela
              OUTsurance pleased with OSTI results

              Agriculture
                Sugar strike set to continue - Stanley Karombo
                EU rules against SA citrus ban, imposes stricter import criteria - Paul Vecchiatto
                Small-scale maize millers will boost food security

                Building
                  Investment in Africa's power sectors of paramount importance
                  Pilot Crushtec delivers cone crusher to Ugie Mac Quarry
                  Cape skyscraper is city's first in 21 years - Joan Muller

                  GreenBiz
                    Eco-conference encourages diversification of activities
                    Honorary Rangers celebrate 50th anniversary
                    Research on dandelion wins Continental Greentech Award

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Calls for African leaders to prioritise jobs
                      Honesty is key when searching for a job
                      [BizCareers] Is my experience not targeted enough? - Juliette Attwell

                      Legal
                        Adams & Adams partners recognised by Who's Who Legal
                        Amended Credit Bill will assist consumers
                        COMESA Competition Commission gives update on merger regime - Susan Meyer

                        Manufacturing
                          Packaging in SA is always changing shape - Mark Allix
                          Nampak earnings up 7.4% to 114.3c - Mark Allix

                          Property
                            JHI Properties helps 'fresh young talent'
                            Property contributes R191.4bn to SA economy - Alistair Anderson
                            Gordhan's appointment to affect property market

                            Education
                              AFDA Durban to host Open Day
                              The IIE gets international stamp of approval
                              University of Pretoria students to represent SA in Mumbai

                              Tourism
                                SA hospitality businesses awarded Certificate of Excellence
                                Lilizela Tourism Awards extends entry deadline
                                The Marly... Poster child for great design - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Why ERP is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make - Meryl Malcomess
                                  IT needs to stand up to business
                                  Innovation Factory launched in Pretoria

                                  Logistics
                                    Decade of logistics cost information now available
                                    SkyNet partners SAQA to distribute Apply Now! booklets
                                    Boating World experiences growing demand for luxury vessels in Angola

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Artists announced for Durban July
                                      Nominees announced for the MTV Africa Music Awards
                                      New website as Assembly Radio turns two

                                      Automotive
                                        VW SA produces its 2 millionth engine
                                        Join the Harley-Davidson World Ride
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