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North West to focus on mining towns
MAFIKENG: The North West provincial government has set aside over R460-million for housing projects in the mining area of Marikana. Read more >>


Mining
Minister to assess needs of Marikana families
PRETORIA: The Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, will this weekend visit Marikana in the North West to assess the needs of those families affected by the strike in the platinum belt. Read more >>

Mines
Users embrace Transnet's cargo tracking app

Thabiso Mochiko

The public sector appears to be quickly embracing technology released by Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) as a means of tracking goods in South African ports. Read more >>

Zuma welcomes end of platinum strike
PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the conclusion of the strike by platinum mine workers. Read more >>

Hefty duties imposed on imported soda ash

Amanda Visser

The International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) has imposed duties of between 8% and 40% on all imports of soda ash from the US into the South African Customs Union (Sacu). Read more >>

Mining Resources
Mineral Resources' Braamfontein office closed
PRETORIA: The Department Mineral Resources says its Gauteng Regional Offices will remain closed until further notice, following a fire at the building at the weekend. The office is located in Braamfontein. Read more >>


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      Government
        Lindiwe Zulu has big job to create jobs
        New R5 coin introduced to celebrate democracy
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        CSI
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          Local celebrities support rhino orphan campaign #Rhinos1st
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          GE invests R700m into skills and SME development in SA

          Finance
            [Money Matters] Taking your money offshore? - Graham Turnbull
            Hewitt wins FPI's Financial Planner of the Year award
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            Agriculture
              Fisheries research resumes with Ellen Khuzwayo relaunch
              Agriculture to promote careers, to be included in career guidance curriculum
              African leaders told to Do Agric at AU Summit

              Building
                Group Five appointed construction of Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital
                Upgraded Cullinan Road officially opened

                GreenBiz
                  Rhino Project wins Mail & Guardian Greening Award
                  Ford is top of the green 'tree'

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Bettering the happiness bell curve
                    Social entrepreneurship and social innovation: Reclaiming sustainable development in SA - Paresh Soni, Ahmed Shaikh & Mohamed Karodia
                    The truth hurts - why you didn't get the job

                    Legal
                      Disclosures on Facebook - Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden
                      African companies show increased interest in cross-border deals
                      Repudiation: A "thing writ in water"? - Liuba Stansfield

                      Manufacturing
                        FP&M SETA reveals the way forward
                        Pipes VIII Conference announces sponsors, keynote speaker

                        Property
                          Cape Town voted one of the top relocation cities
                          First time home buyers remain key driver in current market

                          Education
                            CloudVarsity - new e-learning platform for FET institutions in SA
                            African EduWeek to showcase groundbreaking classroom technology
                            Young leaders to address local challenges at international summit

                            Tourism
                              Tourism marketing: Power to the picture - Mike Saunders
                              Cape Grace to unveil outdoor swimming pool, conservatory area
                              Marriott sees SA's hospitality growing - Nick Hedley

                              ICT
                                Gartner says businesses need to build digital competence
                                Is Amazon's new mobile a game-changer?
                                Garmin calls for buyers in East Africa

                                Logistics
                                  Gov reaffirms support for localisation of transport industry
                                  Augmented reality in logistics can transform industry

                                  Automotive
                                    Toyota researchers recognised for hybrid innovation
                                    VW Communication Division wins Gold Quill Award
                                    Hyundai wins awards for high quality vehicles
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