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Mineral Resources, Science Depts in talks over shale gas licences
PRETORIA: The Department of Mineral Resources is in negotiations with the Department of Science and Technology with regards to the future of issuing licences for shale gas exploration, Mineral Resources Minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, said on Tuesday, 15 July 2014. Read more >>


Markets
Key mining houses look online to sell assets
Exxaro, Harmony, Anglo, Diesel Power and SA Taxi will take a variety of assets to auction during late July. The assets will be sold via a leading online mining auctioneering platform. Read more >>

Mines
Ngezi Platinum Mine collapses, production slashed

Lloyd Gumbo

ZIMBABWE: Zimplats averted disaster on Thursday, 17 July 2014, when the platinum mining giant timely intervened to evacuate workers and activate its emergency systems after one of its four mines, Bimha, caved in, resulting in production being cut by about 50 percent. Read more >>

Seifsa says it has "exhausted" means to end strike
The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of South Africa (Seifsa) said it has failed to reach a deal to end a crippling strike, after a union rejected its final wage offer over the weekend. Read more >>

Science & Engineering
Sparrow FET College launches MERSETA accredited qualification
Sparrow FET College based in Sophiatown, South of Johannesburg recently launched a new MERSETA accredited qualification. Read more >>


Government

New pension fund rules cause confusion for administrators

Evan Pickworth

Most companies are in the dark on how to amend payrolls to accommodate the retirement fund and tax reforms coming in March next year‚ according to experts at a "Do or Die" pensions conference. Read more >>


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Barberton Mining and Industrial Expo
MTE (Mining and Technical Exhibitions) - 14 Aug 2014 Barberton

Strategic mine planning and design programme
Aminergy - 18 Sep 2014 to 19 Sep 2014 Bloemfontein

Risk and uncertainty in mining communities
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg - 29 Sep 2014 to 30 Sep 2014 Johannesburg


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Marketing & Media
    Augmented reality could rejuvenate print - Diane Charton
    It's all about ME!!! - Charles Maynard
    A note on curiosity - Jessica Gregory

    Medical
      CHILD study shows rise in obesity, blood pressure at NW primary schools
      What that comfort food can do to your waistline
      NAPM calls for elimination of VAT on life saving medicines

      Retail
        No sustainable recovery in retail yet - John Loos
        Businesses have to adapt to survive constantly changing retail landscape - Stuart HIll
        Woolworths to target growing market share - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Operation Phakisa to move SA forward
          Plan to scrap VAT concessions for farmers - Amanda Visser
          'Ghost' buildings cost government R60m
          Nelson Mandela Foundation thanks the world

          CSI
            Vodacom extends footprint with food security project
            Unitrans VW sponsors SANParks in fight against rhino poaching
            MH17 crash impacts World Aids Conference, HOPE expresses concern

            Finance
              Reserve Bank hikes repo rate
              SA to benefit from economic pact with EU
              Budget deficit to narrow to 2.8% by 2017

              Agriculture
                Engen Botswana launches campaign for growth and development
                Agri BIZNIZ Summit to address agricultural needs
                [Fin4Ag] Digital financial services for agriculture

                Building
                  Master plan to redesign housing
                  Construction industry invited to Soweto BuildExpo
                  Langa Junction shopping centre to open in March 2015

                  GreenBiz
                    Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors - Charlotte Mathews
                    Tshwane reveals details to reduce carbon footprint
                    SA needs to engage on energy future

                    HR & Recruitment
                      AMI launches free online courses in Africa
                      Why group coaching has a key role to play - Sue Welman
                      Young entrepreneurs invited to pitch start-up ideas

                      Legal
                        Taxpayer must prove that a transaction is exempt - Graeme Palmer
                        Consider psychological solutions for traffic offences - Kaelin Govinden
                        Terminability of contracts of unspecified duration - Kaelin Govinden

                        Manufacturing
                          SolarWorld powers Handball in SA
                          Tongaat's output not affected by unprotected strike - Nick Hedley
                          Ford, Toyota halt production in wake of Numsa strike - Natasha Marrian

                          Property
                            Court confirms auction of Kyalami
                            Fast broadband connectivity becomes essential to suburb selection
                            The reality of property - Myles Wakefield

                            Education
                              Grade 6 learners to apply for Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship
                              NECT practice what they teach
                              Education needs R137m to fill 502 posts in EC

                              Tourism
                                Use Avios to book your accommodation
                                Mauritius remains a key focus for SA leisure travellers - Andrew Stark
                                Accommodation sector's income up 7.6%

                                ICT
                                  Global Top of Mind Survey results released
                                  Get better ROI on firewall investments
                                  Multi-layer security vital against social media risks - Anton Jacobsz

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Gordon Ramsay-trained chef launches at the 7th Floor
                                    Trevor Noah in seven-city SA tour
                                    The Beauty of Incomplete Things will break your heart - Sean Williams

                                    Automotive
                                      Ford announces aggressive expansion plans for MEA
                                      Opel invests €210m in testing, engineering facilities
                                      Dangerous gamble for SA motor industry - David Furlonger
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