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Don’t disrupt Niger’s balancing act
Europe must tread carefully or risk
fuelling militancy and migration
After the goldrush, coal addiction
Gold propped up apartheid, but it was depleted. The new fool’s gold is coal. Neither brought economic transformation
Weaker than expected mining results may drag GDP down
The mining sector recorded strong year-on-year growth in 2017, however its weak momentum may wear on South Africa’s GDP
Neutron star smashup seen for first time, ‘transforms’ understanding of Universe
Scientists have for the first time witnessed how at least half the gold in the Universe is formed.
India catches 11 smugglers with gold hidden in rectums
Customs officials acting on a tip-off detained a group of mules as their plane from Sri Lanka touched down in the southern city of Madurai.
The future of financial indicators
Metals, oil, currency, bonds ... Which ones should we pay attention to and why?
Over 6000 rhinos have been killed in Africa in the last decade – and only 25000 remain
The Kruger National Park is 'the eye of the storm, accounting for roughly 60% of poaching incidents over the past seven years', the report said.
Gold price predicted to drop – after record high
History suggests the metal’s rise is a blip but doubt over US interest rates makes a call difficult.
Gold leads commodities plunge
The big sell-off of the metal is a symptom of the global price slumps - and the worst is yet to come.
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SANDF inquiry clears soldiers of the death of Collins Khosa
The board of inquiry also found that it was Khosa and his brother-in-law Thabiso Muvhango who caused the altercation with the defence force members
The inevitable rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths: What the numbers mean
About 20 people in South Africa die each day from the coronavirus, and this number may peak at 300, while positive cases may reach 8 000 a day, according to some projections
Lockdown set to move to level three countrywide from June 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes that the behaviour of citizens during level 3 will determine the fate of the nation
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Road to recovery for the tourism sector: The South African perspective
The best-case scenario is that South Africa's tourism sector’s recovery will only begin in earnest towards the end of this year
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What Africa can learn from Cuba in combating the Covid-19 pandemic
Africa should abandon the neoliberal path to be able to deal with Covid-19 and other health system challenges likely to emerge in future
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Coexisting with Covid-19: Saving lives and the economy in India
A staggered exit from the lockdown accompanied by stepped-up testing to cover every district is necessary for India right now
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Covid-19: Eased lockdown and rule of law Webinar
If you are arrested and fined in lockdown, you do get a criminal record if you pay the admission of guilt fine
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Covid-19 and Frontline Workers
Who is caring for the healthcare workers? 'Working together is how we are going to get through this. It’s not just a marathon, it’s a relay'.
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PPS webinar Part 2: Small business, big risk
The risks that businesses face and how they can be dealt with are something all business owners should be well acquainted with
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Call for applications for the position of GCRO executive director
The Gauteng City-Region Observatory is seeking to appoint a high-calibre researcher and manager to be the executive director and to lead it
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DriveRisk stays safe with high-tech thermal camera solution
Itec Evolve installed the screening device within a few days to help the driver behaviour company become compliant with health and safety regulations
