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SACP threatens ‘militant action’ against AMSA closure 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 17th January 2025 The South African Communist Party (SACP) stated on Friday that aside from urgently stopping the closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s)... →
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... →
Eskom appoints renewables executive as it targets initial 2 GW by 2026
By: Terence Creamer 17th January 2025 Eskom has appointed Exxaro’s Rivoningo Mnisi as its new group executive for renewables in line with the coal-dominant utility’s stated goal of... →
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... →
South Africa can play a significant role in global technology, sustainability
By: Natasha Odendaal 16th January 2025 The 2025 World Economic Forum, set to be held in Davos from January 20 to 24, provides an unparalleled platform for South Africa to assert itself... →
Climate Adaptation: Unlocking Value Chains with the Power of Technology
16th January 2025 The world is currently heading towards a 2.6-3.1°C rise in temperature over the pre-industrial average by 2100. The unprecedented temperatures... →
SA: Siviwe Gwarube: Address by Basic Education Minister, at the Release of the 2024 National Senior Certificate Results Mosaic Church, Johannesburg (13/01/2025)
15th January 2025 As we are on the eve of the 31st anniversary of South Africa’s democratic transition in 1994, we must ask ourselves whether we are giving... →
Is a section 189(3) notice always required for a retrenchment to be considered fair?
14th January 2025 In a retrenchment process, a section 189(3) notice is often regarded as the vital first step. It serves as an invitation to consult on proposed... →
