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Labour laws keep SA’s textile industry struggling along
South Africa’s labour laws have their pros and cons, but who do the tough legislations ultimately protect?
Bangladesh mayor suspended as building collapse death toll rises
The mayor of the Bangladesh municipality where a factory building collapsed and killed more than 400 people has been suspended, says a minister.
Balancing the forces of commerce
Too many economists have failed to factor in the ethical issues at stake in international trade, such as slave labour and harsh working conditions.