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SA mining sector invited to explore Peru
PRETORIA: South African businesses in the mining sector have been urged to grab opportunities that exist in Peru. Read more >>


Mining
Set Point to showcase services at Botswana conference
The ISO 17025 accredited analytical chemistry company, Set Point Laboratories, has confirmed that they will be exhibiting at this year's Botswana Resource Sector Conference, which will be held in Gaborone International Conference Centre from 10-11 June 2014. Read more >>

Effect of labour strike on national economy

Chandrakumar BJG

The global mining industry, with its role in the resources supply chain, acts as a core force influencing the health of the 'global economy'. Numerous industries across the globe depend on the supply of commodities. Read more >>

Mines
Sanlam looking to invest in Africa, South-East Asia

Phakamisa Ndzamela

Sanlam says it has R3bn in discretionary capital that is earmarked for growth opportunities mainly in Africa and South-East Asia. Read more >>

CEO's confidence high on financials‚ low on basic materials
The Merchantec CEO confidence index rose 1.4% on a quarterly basis to 51.7 points in the second quarter just slightly higher than the 51 points in the first. Read more >>

Treasury might hike taxes
The first hint of possible future tax hikes was given in an oblique statement by the Treasury on new areas of work for the tax review committee headed by Judge Dennis Davis. Read more >>

SA's manufacturing figures drop, raising red flags

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi and Nick Hedley

New data show that manufacturing, the second-biggest sector in the economy, contracted for the second consecutive month in May‚ raising red flags for the outlook for the rest of the year. Read more >>

Sustainability
WESSA objects against application to mine near nature reserve
The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) has expressed its concern about an application by Ibutho Coal to develop an anthracite coal mine on the boundary of the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HIP) in KwaZulu-Natal. Read more >>


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New events to diarise

4th Annual Shop Steward Africa
Intelligence Transfer Centre - 25 Jun 2014 to 26 Jun 2014 Accra

1st Annual Leadership for the Mining Shop Steward
Intelligence Transfer Centre - 18 Nov 2014 to 19 Nov 2014 Johannesburg


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Marketing & Media
    Big ideas, big data, big love - Shaune Jordaan
    Can social selling be used to increase B2B sales? - Graeme Wilson
    SuperSport lines up FIFA World Cup digital viewing

    Medical
      Philanthropist gives Rotary US$1 million for polio eradication
      Reducing TB in HIV patients through two-pronged approach
      A new device deciphers the language of cells - Bruce Fellman

      Retail
        How consumer behaviour affects design decisions
        Consumers' responsibility to food safety - Leanne Tee
        Woolworths deal may be in Australian magnate's line of fire - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Germany pulling out of SKA disappointing
          Chief Justice responds to criticism over religion, law
          Former deputy police commissioner arrested for fraud

          CSI
            Making magic with a love movement - Danette Breitenbach
            CSI: a business imperative - Danette Breitenbach
            'Night of 1000 Drawings' to raise funds for better learning conditions

            Finance
              Recession unlikely in second quarter: Reserve Bank
              Private Equity Industry Survey reflects 17% increase in funds

              Agriculture
                WWF-SA expert to address Food Security Seminar
                Food security in spotlight at AgriYouth Indaba
                Minister Zokwana committed to farm worker sectoral determination

                Building
                  15 finalists for AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture
                  US launches USD1bn push for off-grid Africa power
                  Transnet CE plans to 'industrialise railways' - Amanda Visser

                  GreenBiz
                    Closing date for Green Talents comp draws closer
                    Rising sea-levels in the spotlight during environment month

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Improving efficiency a top priority among businesses - Rona Sauer
                      Unique perspective of youth is driving SA's development goals
                      Young professionals are transforming the workplace - Rona Sauer

                      Legal
                        Bentley wins LexisNexis Prize for Legal Practitioners
                        Competition Commission appeals against Tribunal's finding - Leana Engelbrecht
                        Sanral urged to reveal its secret costs - Philani Nombembe

                        Manufacturing
                          Mondi to buy US Graphic Packaging International for $105m - Alistair Anderson
                          Transnet wants to 'industrialise railways' - Amanda Visser

                          Property
                            When will the Real Estate Sector become BEE compliant?
                            Women on an even playing field in the property game
                            Kyalami track could fetch at least R120m - Nick Hedley

                            Education
                              Rally to Read brings literacy to primary schools
                              Students may end up with debts they can't pay
                              Microsoft eTourism Workshop to empower local SMEs
                              Wits to host Digital Africa Festival

                              Tourism
                                Suncoast kick starts careers
                                Travelstart releases 2014 Travel Trends Report
                                Best places to visit in summer - Amelia Verona

                                ICT
                                  "New age" estate agency launches
                                  Tips for using ATMs and avoiding credit card cloning in Brazil
                                  Frost & Sullivan, African electronic test equipment market report findings

                                  Logistics
                                    Businesses should capitalise on Africa's rising opportunities
                                    Cape Town's SA's most congested capital
                                    Comair launches its Cadet Pilot Training Programme

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Final five in Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships announced
                                      Wined, dined and treated fine at the The Twelve Apostles - Ruth Cooper
                                      2014 MTV Africa Music Awards winners

                                      Automotive
                                        Two Centennial Edition Maseratis for SA
                                        Opel outlines growth plan until 2022
                                        Toyota's CEO stresses importance of Hino Trucks
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