Platinum producers ink wage deals with AMCU: From being the Achilles' heel that often chokes South Africa's economy, labour relations on the country's mines are improving and may help the country in its bid to avoid its credit rating being cut to junk later this year. The world's three biggest platinum producers – Anglo American Platinum, Impala Platinum … [Read more...] about Platinum producers ink wage deals with AMCU
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UPDATE 2-South Africa’s AMCU union reaches tentative wage deals with platinum trio
UPDATE 2-South Africa’s AMCU union reaches tentative wage deals with platinum trio: JOHANNESBURG, Oct 21 South Africa's AMCU union has reached wage deals in principle with platinum producers Anglo American Platinum, Impala Platinum and Lonmin, subject to final approval from its members, the union's president said on Friday. This means a strike has almost certainly been … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2-South Africa’s AMCU union reaches tentative wage deals with platinum trio
Africa stands to benefit from new trade deals and, possibly, from Brexit | The Conversation
Africa stands to benefit from new trade deals and, possibly, from Brexit: African trade and economic integration is set for growth ShutterstockThe last few months have seen some significant developments for African trade and integration. These advances come at a crucial time for African countries, which have been particularly hard hit by the slump in commodity prices, China’s … [Read more...] about Africa stands to benefit from new trade deals and, possibly, from Brexit | The Conversation
Post Brexit: does South Africa have the appetite to strike new trade deals? | The Conversation
Post Brexit: does South Africa have the appetite to strike new trade deals?: South African President Jacob Zuma arrives at a European Union-South Africa summit in 2012. Reuters/Yves HermanThe UK has voted to leave the European Union (EU). South Africa has historical and very close trade ties with the UK. Most of these relations were inherited by the EU when South Africa signed … [Read more...] about Post Brexit: does South Africa have the appetite to strike new trade deals? | The Conversation
Trend Report: When doves cry, whitewashed arms deals, Starbucks SA and Rhodes University
Thank goodness it’s Friday. This week has been one hot mess. We heard of the sad news of music icon Prince’s death, the reportedly whitewashed arms deal commission, Starbucks opening their first store in South Africa, and protests on rape culture at Rhodes University. That's just some of what happened this week. Let’s get into it. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own … [Read more...] about Trend Report: When doves cry, whitewashed arms deals, Starbucks SA and Rhodes University
