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Anglo American leading the change for women
Today the mining industry in South Africa has become a viable choice for women who want to work in the technical and mechanical sphere. read more>>



Mines
Improving productivity in the mining sector

Rhys Evans

Mining is one of the most dangerous industries to work in, as it has high potential for occupational accidents. The nature of the industry, however, with its hazardous conditions, long hours and remote locations where workers are away from their families, also create a climate that is ripe for high rates of alcohol abuse. read more>>
Science & Engineering
Sandvik provides solutions to niche market satisfaction
With weaker coal prices in the current depressed global economy, mining houses are seeking out niche markets and versatility in order to improve returns on their considerable investments. read more>>
Government
SA's bargaining structures need to change
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant says South Africa needs to find a solution for the failing labour bargaining structure. read more>>
Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, has released government's framework for implementing the National Development Plan (NDP) over the next five years. read more>>
Government aid to Stilfontein victims of earth tremor
About 26 families from Khuma township in Stilfontein, east of Klerksdorp, whose homes were badly damaged by this week's earth tremor, are receiving temporary accommodation and basic supplies from government. read more>>
Incentives pointless in wake of strikes, wage demands

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Government can pump billions of rand into local industries through incentives but these will be ineffective if they happen in an environment of excessive administered costs, strikes and high wage demands, local producers warn. read more>>
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Eastern Mines Mining and Technical Exhibition
MTE - 20 Aug 2014 Steelpoort area

Steelpoort Mining and Technical Exhibition
MTE - 22 Aug 2014 Steelpoort

Bokoni (Atok) Mining Exhibition
MTE - 4 Sep 2014 Polokwane Area

Gas and Petroleum Law Mozambique 2014
Resources for Africa - 22 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

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

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Marketing & Media
    BizTakeouts has a blast: Celebrates 100th show
    Why a social media calendar can make all the difference - Rudi Massyn

    Medical
      Ships pose bigger risk of 'importing' Ebola than airports
      Triomf Clinic opens for destitute residents of Pretoria West
      Ebola outbreak showing swift spread but low mortality rate

      Retail
        Spar bids for 80% stake in the BWG Group
        Food retailers push to enforce exclusivity - Joan Muler
        Wholesale and Retail Schools of Excellence project launches this week

        Government
          22 arrested for defrauding City of Johannesburg - Nosihle Shelembe

          CSI
            Engen KlevaKidz campaign keeps on growing
            Helping animals, helping people in Khayelitsha - Melissa Jane Cook
            eduCate revision programme gets support from Samsung

            Finance
              Transnet needs R100bn from private sector - Linda Ensor
              Liberty's BEE earnings up to 664.7 cents a share
              Transnet gets R6bn guarantee from US-Exim - Linda Ensor

              Agriculture
                DRC open for agribusiness investment
                Farming awards to empower emerging and subsistence female farmers

                Building
                  Lakehaven raises the bar for social housing projects
                  Clarity required on drivers of energy policy decision - Tom Harris
                  Sanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road

                  GreenBiz
                    Experts in waste management to attend WasteCon2014
                    Abalone worth R3m recovered in Free State
                    UJ unveils prototype solar energy vehicle

                    HR & Recruitment
                      What Harvard taught me about running a business in SA - Rowan Belchers
                      Social media: changing the face of modern recruitment - Graham Paulsen
                      Stronger together - Su-Mari Du Bruyn

                      Legal
                        CDH publishes guide on labour legislation changes
                        Employers have a statutory obligation to report criminal conduct - Hugo Pienaar and Thandeka Nhle
                        African female lawyers share their experiences

                        Manufacturing
                          Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi
                          Solar panel production plant launched in Cape Town

                          Property
                            Digital commercial property trading portal goes live: a first in SA
                            What you may not know about property - Kathy East
                            Five mistakes commonly made by real estate agents

                            Education
                              Social entrepreneurship is key to addressing challenges
                              StatPro to support the education of underprivileged children
                              Opportunities abound in maths and science - Nosihle Shelembe
                              Workshops to improve maths teachers' skills - More Matshediso

                              Tourism
                                Mozambique: do you need a visa?
                                Western Cape dominates Inter-Hotel Challenge - Eugene Yiga
                                Understanding 5-star hotel grading

                                ICT
                                  Gamification can be a powerful engagement tool
                                  Data quality's in the eye of the beholder
                                  Fraud prevention requires a three-level risk management approach - Colin Hill

                                  Logistics
                                    SA air cargo security systems get the nod from EU
                                    TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries
                                    Sanral clarifies Cape Town toll roads reports

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Call to enter Vodacom In The City
                                      Turn back time with Endermolift - Ruth Cooper
                                      An authentic French afternoon and evening

                                      Automotive
                                        Exporters Club recognises Ford with merit award
                                        Sansom appointed as new head of Audi SA
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