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RARE awarded turnkey pipeline project in Zambia
Fluid conveyance company The Rare Group has been awarded a contract to supply the first of two phases of a new slurry pipeline at a copper mining company operating in Zambia. read more>>



Finance
2014 Sunday Times Top 100 Companies results out
For the second consecutive year, Coronation Fund Managers has been named Top Company in the annual Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards... read more>>
Mining
Kibali Gold Project scoops top prize at DRC Mining Industry Awards
Kibali Gold Project was named Mining Company of the Year at the inaugural DRC Mining Industry Awards, which took place recently at the iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba. read more>>
Mines
Transnet dumps coal terminal for now

Andiswa Maqutu

Transnet has decided to put off its plans to build a R15bn new terminal to complement the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT). read more>>
Booker Prize winning novelist 'ashamed to be Australian'
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Booker Prize winning novelist Richard Flanagan said he was "ashamed to be Australian" during a scathing attack on the environmental policies of his home nation. read more>>
Government
Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA

More Matshediso

Power utility Eskom said there'd be load shedding across South Africa from this Sunday. Wednesday evening and the whole of Thursday are marked as high risk for power cuts. read more>>
SA government 'notes' ratings downgrade by Japan
Government says it has taken note of the decision by Japanese based credit rating agency Ratings and Investment Information Inc (R&I) to downgrade South Africa's foreign and domestic currency ratings to "BBB+" and "A-" respectively. read more>>
Eskom's warning to reduce power consumption this week
South Africa's electricity supply is expected to remain constrained for the rest of this week because various technical issues are being experienced at some power stations, says Eskom. read more>>
Masina appeals to investors to comply with BEE
Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina has invited Chinese business to invest in South Africa, but when doing so to embrace the country's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy. read more>>
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All industry news

Government
    More calls for citizens to "mobilise against crime"
    NYDA welcomes age restrictions on free housing

    CSI
      Vuma103FM taxi driver campaign rewards responsible driving
      Breadline Africa celebrates 21 years of working for children
      Cycle tour changes a life in fight against crime

      Finance
        Trustco appoints BNY Mellon as depository bank
        Alternatives to bank loans for financing small enterprises - Steven Cohen

        Agriculture
          Aquaculture research collaboration responds to real challenges facing abalone farmers
          Young Farmer of the Year 2014 announced
          New academic collaboration develops curricula in aquaculture, fisheries science

          Building
            Tanzania to start major port construction in 2015
            SRK Consulting extends African footprint

            GreenBiz
              South Africa pushing ahead with carbon tax - Happy Masondo
              Standard Bank ranks 19th in top greenest banks list
              Promethium Carbon geared to conduct pilot carbon offset trade

              HR & Recruitment
                [BizCareers] How to tackle contract and discrimination issues - Juliette Attwell
                Digital leadership is critical - Peter Drube
                Deloitte Challenge winners announced

                Legal
                  2014 African Legal Awards winners announced
                  Change in BCEA can lead to claims against employers - Professor Paul Benjamin
                  Court rules in favour of M-Systems

                  Property
                    Pam Golding launches residential property index
                    Rawson offers free training seminars to general public
                    Effective asset management is key to success

                    Education
                      Our teachers the future - Graeme Bloch
                      How to not squander skills development budgets - Gizelle McIntyre
                      Light go off, matric finals go on

                      Tourism
                        Volvo Ocean Race Village offially opens in Cape Town
                        SETE 2014 comes to an end
                        Cape Town Tourism signs partnership with CoCT

                        ICT
                          Key findings of Dell's International Tablet Survey
                          Online transactions make users feel vulnerable
                          Software AG commits to GovTech

                          Logistics
                            Plan logistics to avoid bottleneck deliveries - Shane de Beer

                            Lifestyle & Entertainment
                              Beyond Sport Awards winners named
                              Ibiza World Tour heads for SA
                              Africa Fashion Awards winners announced

                              Automotive
                                VW takes top honours in rental and leasing
                                Benefits of self-driving vehicles are significant
                                New vehicle sales rise 4.9% y/y to 59‚384 units in October
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