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The immediate effect of Covid-19 for the oil sector has been on the demand for crude, and on its prices. Most analysts and operators now agree that 2020 could see a negative demand growth for oil globally as industries shut down and countries around the world go on lock down... read
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SIMON NORTON
Historically, mining hasn't always had the best reputation when it comes to looking after the environment, its workers, or the communities in which it operates. Justifiably so too... Read
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This is not an April Fool's Day joke. The Department of Energy has published the latest fuel price adjustments for April 2020 and is the biggest 'drop' South Africa has ever seen... Read
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SAMUEL AYOKUNLE OLOWOSEJEJE
Nigeria may have to implement a nationwide lockdown to stem the rise in Covid-19 cases. Such a drastic measure would alter the country's energy consumption pattern. This would further burden an already dilapidated power supply system... Read
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Mining
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Safer tailings storage facilities (TSFs) - or tailings dams - can be achieved when mine owners, contractors and engineering consultants work closely together... Read
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Impala Platinum (Implats) has successfully ramped down its Impala Rustenburg and Marula operations in line with President Cyril Ramphosa's National State of Disaster declaration... Read
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The African Development Bank's new $3bn Fight Covid-19 Social Bond is the largest dollar-denominated social bond ever launched in international capital markets to date... Read
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DR VICTOR OLADOKUN
Africa urgently needs a globally coordinated ubuntu plan in response to Covid-19, a fiscal stimulus that recognises our shared and connected humanity... Read
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JEAN EWANG
In the wake of the announcement of the national shutdown, the Minister of Employment and Labour has announced the introduction of measures in response to coronavirus (Covid-19) and its impact on UIF contributors... Read
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YOLANDI ESTERHUIZEN
With South African businesses facing an unprecedented crisis, many are worried about whether they will be able to afford to pay their employees... Read
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Collaboration and ecosystems are reshaping business relationships for long-term success and sustainability... Read
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The Covid-19 pandemic, which has been declared a National Disaster and has prompted a 21-day national shut down, is having catastrophic effects on businesses throughout South Africa and around the globe... Read
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