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Cronin: Narrow BEE a setback for mining  
2010-09-07 18:26:01

The narrow black economic empowerment focus has "set back" South Africa's critical mining sector. [Full Story...]  0 Comments
BMF to discuss institutionalisation of BBBEE  
2010-09-07 15:09:01
The Black Management Forum will hold discussions on the institutionalisation of BBBEE framework at its conference this year [Full Story...]  0 Comments
Eskom expecting new govt guarantees  
2010-09-07 16:05:01
Eskom has finally submitted its new funding model to Cabinet for approval and expects to be given further government guarantees to bridge a funding shortfall of R190 billion over seven years. [Full Story...]  0 Comments
R12 billion put under mattresses in SA  
2010-09-07 15:11:01
The unbanked in South Africa have put about R12 billion "under mattresses". [Full Story...]  0 Comments


A WORD OF CAUTION: Executive Director of the Mapungubwe Institute of Strategic Reflection Joel Netshitenzhe says a strategic national plan for the mining sector needs to be developed before looking at nationalisation of mines. Full story Photo: Supplied
   News
Web: Hope of resolution of automotive strike
Cronin: Narrow BEE a setback for mining
Cadre deployment to blame for police problems
Wage hikes to shut down some component makers

   Markets
Capital inflow tax won't work - Kganyago
JSE lower on stress test concerns
US stocks slip on European economy concerns
Profit taking sends JSE weaker

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Afgri restructures BEE deal
BSI Steel surges, sees higher profit
Eskom expecting new govt guarantees
Steinhoff annual profit flat, eyes expansion

   International
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Video: Obama unveils $50 billion job plan
Video: Google CEO to close optimistic IFA

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 OPINION/ ANALYSIS
 Features
Lack of action on local mine deaths is true tragedy  Comment
The papers have been full recently of the story of the Chilean miners trapped underground. It is, of course, mesmerising: 33 men in a chamber only 7m square, with no light and only a thin lifeline of food. Alive, but trapped, and with the hope of rescue, but only after weeks if not months. And South African mining businesses are at the forefront of the rescue efforts.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 Business Watch
Agriculture head to cherry pick best of old system  Comment
Tina Joemat-Pettersson, the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, announced her new director-general Langa Zita to members of the media at Parliament yesterday.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 Opinion/ Analysis
Both sides learn lessons from public sector strike  Comment
Whatever the decision of the combined public sector unions considering the government's improved pay offer, the lasting legacy of the present strike will be one of bitterness. [Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
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 Markets
Obama unveils plan to get US back on track  Comment
Vowing to find new ways to stimulate the sputtering economy, US President Barack Obama will call for long-term investments in the country's roads, railways and airports that would cost at least $50 billion (R357bn), according to administration officials.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 Markets
Julius Baer sets course for Asia growth  Comment
JULIUS Baer Group, the 120-year-old Swiss private bank, expected to double the portion of staff in Asia as it tapped an "increasingly important" market for expansion, chief executive Boris Collardi said at the weekend.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 Markets
Goldcorp to buy Andean Resources  Comment
Canada's Goldcorp agreed to buy Andean Resources for about C$3.6 billion (R24.7bn), it announced yesterday, trumping a bid from Eldorado Gold.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
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Chinese leap in to Nigerian free zone  Comment
Nigeria is building a multi-billion dollar free trade zone with Chinese investors on the edge of its commercial capital Lagos to try to develop a local manufacturing base and help reduce its import dependence.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 News
Web: Hope of resolution of automotive strike  Comment
There is increased optimism about a possible breakthrough in the about week-long strike in the automotive component and retail motor sectors over improved wages and working conditions.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
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