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Long-term vision needed, says SRK's chairman
As the latest statistics from Productivity SA show that labour productivity in the mining sector fell almost 7% last year, mine management urgently needs a long-term vision for an operating environment that will improve output per worker, according to SRK Consulting's Chairman, Roger Dixon. read more>>



Mining
Entrepreneur makes history
An Anglo American business unit, Kumba Iron Ore's Kolomela mine has made history by producing the first entrepreneur to pay off his project loan in full and on time via its Small Business Development Centre. Maruping Matiti, owner of a small construction company in Postmasburg, is the first entrepreneur who has accomplished this milestone. read more>>
Markets
Newmont discontinues arbitration after export restriction

Jackwell Feris

On 30 June 2014 the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) received a request for arbitration from Nusa Tenggara Partnership B.V. and PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (Newmont)... read more>>
Science & Engineering
Industry has to overcome challenges to reach full potential, analysis finds
Mining companies are striving to develop mines that rest on next-generation technologies, novel strategies and processes to ensure a safer, greener and more profitable mining industry. By transposing the digital world with the physical world, new dimensions are being created within the mining industry that help to optimise production based on market demand, production capacity, and ore quality variations. read more>>
Government
Zuma will maintain Parliamentary obligations
The Office of the President says a media report that President Jacob Zuma will no longer attend to his Parliamentary responsibilities is both incorrect and grossly misleading. read more>>
SA, France sign nuclear cooperation agreement
The Department of Energy has confirmed that South Africa has signed an Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement on Nuclear Cooperation with France. read more>>
More Government news
New events to diarise
3rd Annual Junior Mining and Exploration
IIR South Africa - 4 Nov 2014 to 6 Nov 2014 Bryanston

Upcoming events
EnviroCon 2014
Environmental Assurance (Pty) Ltd - 22 Oct 2014 to 24 Oct 2014 Pretoria

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

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Marketing & Media
    [Antifragility] Just another manic New Media Monday - Jessica Taylor
    New app for 1st for Women Insurance identifies top seven needs
    Galliova Awards announces 2014 finalists

    Retail
      Le Creuset loses promotional campaign case
      New Rooibos website to celebrate Geographic Indicator status
      Woolworths donates R3 million for World Food Day

      Government
        Outcry over sex-for-marks at Brakpan school
        No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet
        Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables - Nthambeleni Gabara

        CSI
          Vodacom provides e-learning connectivity solution
          Unilever launches Lifebuoy's "Partner a Community" initiative in conjunction with Global Handwashing Day
          Coca-Cola Light dressed in pink to raise awareness for breast cancer

          Finance
            Cashbuild's revenue up 10%
            Finance function necessary for diversity strategies
            Zimbabwe: Africa's first cashless society? - Sulaiman Philip

            Agriculture
              A solution to Vitamin A deficiency prevalent amongst children in sub-Saharan Africa

              Building
                Sub-Saharan energy sector brakes development

                GreenBiz
                  V&A Waterfront wins Lilizela Award
                  WWF-SASSI serves up sustainable seafood report - Sindy Peters
                  Recycled products available at Cavendish pop-up store

                  HR & Recruitment
                    Investing in HR gives businesses an edge
                    MTN offering voluntary retrenchment to cut staff costs - Thabiso Mochiko
                    Renewable energy sector is key to SA job creation

                    Legal
                      Assessment focuses on conditions of POPI Act
                      Debt collection and flight, fight or freeze concept - Keolebogile Mugabe
                      Employers prohibited from accepting payments by employees - Lauren Salt and Sidasha Naidoo

                      Manufacturing
                        New image-processing methods from Omron
                        kulula reduces fuel consumption on Boeing 737-800s

                        Property
                          Joburg's business hub drives demand for residential property
                          SA REIT is "never a dull sector"
                          SA developers showing more interest in Africa - Alistair Anderson

                          Education
                            UCT invites applications for MPhil specialising in Inclusive Innovation
                            SACAP becomes Africa's first academic institution accredited by IRCEP
                            Choose your portion with caution #NNW2014

                            Tourism
                              Franschhoek's Last Word on intimate luxury - Brian Berkman
                              [INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak
                              Heineken launches 'Open Your City' campaign

                              ICT
                                Mammoth BI conference to bust myths about big data, analytics
                                Skype launches video messaging app
                                Families lose money because of children on the internet

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Vic Falls Carnival announces additional acts
                                  Dead Letter Circus return - Ruth Cooper
                                  The Kooks, Kelis & BollyBoom to headline World Jam Music Festival

                                  Automotive
                                    Driverless cars not just science fiction
                                    Analyst briefing will focus on female vehicle ownership
                                    RMI announces semi-finalists of WorldSkills competition
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