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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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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
Watch it again: Ramaphosa on risk-adjusted Covid-19 strategy
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address his fellow South Africans on developments in the risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of the coronavirus
Engineering slips out of gear at varsity
Walter Sisulu University wants to reprioritise R178-million that it stands to give back to treasury after failing to spend it
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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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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
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Senwes launches Agri Value Chain Food Umbrella
South African farmers can now help to feed the needy by donating part of their bumper maize crop to delivery number 418668
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Ethics and internal financial controls add value to the public sector
National treasury is rolling out accounting technician training programmes to upskill those who work in its finance units in public sector accounting principles
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Lessons from South Korea for Africa’s development
'Leaders can push people through, through their vision and inspiration, based on their exemplary actions'
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Old Mutual announces digital AGM
An ambitious plan to create Africa’s biggest digital classroom is intended to address one of the continent’s biggest challenges — access to education
