Sanlam, South Africa’s largest insurer, objected on Friday to a proposed R9,1-billion empowerment deal by ArcelorMittal.
Eskom has increased a disputed wage offer to workers in a move that may end a deadlock and avoid a potential strike.
Electricity workers gave mediators three more days on Friday to resolve a pay dispute with employers and avert power cuts during the World Cup.
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/ 19 October 2009
ArcelorMittal SA faces a possible investigation by competition authorities after fruit canners complained about excessive prices.
Some Western donors may withhold key financing for Zambia’s 2010 budget owing to claims the government is being soft on corruption, officials said.
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/ 11 September 2009
Mini hydro plants could be the answer to a lack of power in rural Africa, industry officials say.
The Doha round of global trade talks could be concluded within eight months, the head of the WTO said on Tuesday.
Zambia has asked Glencore International AG to surrender to the government two mining units it plans to temporarily shut down.
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/ 14 November 2008
Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata on Friday launched a court challenge to demand a recount of the vote in the presidential election.
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/ 3 November 2008
Zambia’s opposition Patriotic Front will launch a court challenge on Tuesday to demand a vote recount after Rupiah Banda was sworn in.