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ArcelorMittal: We will keep losing jobs unless we re-think our industrial policies
20th January 2025 The devastating announcement from ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) of 3 500 immediate job losses, with up to 100 000 more forecast across related... →
Ferrochrome production again only marginally up, Merafe’s latest report shows 
By: Martin Creamer 17th January 2025 The attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the fourth quarter was 70 000 t, resulting in a marginal... →
African countries need more PhD graduates but students are held back by a lack of money and support
17th January 2025 Over the past 15 years there’s been an increasing demand from within and outside the higher education sector for African countries to produce more... →
Improving mining infrastructure for economic growth
16th January 2025 Infrastructure is a bellwether of a country’s potential for economic growth. Governments that spend on infrastructure give themselves the best... →
Godongwana notes importance of collaboration as South Africa seeks international support at WEF
By: Marleny Arnoldi 16th January 2025 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has emphasised the importance of collaboration between business and government as South Africa has an opportunity... →
Presidential Economic Advisory Council discusses economic policy priorities during SA’s G20 Presidency
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th January 2025 As South Africa heads up the G20 Presidency this year, the Presidential Economic Advisory Council of South Africa’s seventh administration is... →
ActionSA Cautiously Welcomes NSC Results Improvement, Calls for Bold Reforms to Ensure Quality Education for All
14th January 2025 ActionSA cautiously welcomes the 6.9% year-on-year improvement in the NSC results, a significant increase that highlights the Class of 2024’s... →
Global hardwood demand cuts deep into The Gambia’s revenue
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th January 2025 Laws and policies against illicit logging exist, but sustainable solutions should also consider the many benefits of ecotourism. Illegal logging in... →
