(Adds quotes, details) By Martyn Herman LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - England will tour India next month without Kevin Pietersen after the brilliant but controversial middle-order batsman was left out of the squad despite attempts to heal a rift between the management and the player. Pietersen, who averages nearly 50 from 88 test matches, was dropped last month … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Cricket-Pietersen left out of England touring team
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UPDATE 1-Gold Fields says will not entertain wage demands
* Gold Fields CEO says demands will not be entertained * CEO says demand would put mines out of business JOHANNESBURG, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Gold Fields is not willing to consider South African strikers' demands for a minimum wage of 12,500 rand ($1,500) a month, the chief executive of the world's fourth largest producer said on Tuesday. "Clearly at this stage, we … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Gold Fields says will not entertain wage demands
TEXT-Fitch afrms Pick n Pay Stores at ‘A(zaf)’;stable outlook
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) Sept 18 - Fitch Ratings has affirmed South Africa-based Pick n Pay Stores Limited's (Pick n Pay) National Long-term rating at 'A(zaf)' and Short-term rating at 'F1(zaf)'. The Outlook on the National Long-term rating is Stable. The affirmation and Stable Outlook reflect Pick n Pay's strong business profile, … [Read more...] about TEXT-Fitch afrms Pick n Pay Stores at ‘A(zaf)’;stable outlook
CORRECTED-ANALYSIS-South Africa’s dithering strike response spooks investors
(Corrects name of fund to JO Hambro Capital Management Group in para 11 from JO Hambro Investment Management) * Foreign investors cut mining stakes, sell rand * Zuma govt needs to be more visible * Crisis raises worries of credit downgrade By David Dolan and Sujata Rao JOHANNESBURG/LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Wildcat strikes in South Africa's platinum … [Read more...] about CORRECTED-ANALYSIS-South Africa’s dithering strike response spooks investors
UPDATE 2-Lonmin miners cut demands as S.Africa strikes grind on
* Lonmim management, workers press on with wage talks * No. 1 platinum producer Amplats silent on Rustenburg ops * Activist says most Amplats workers there still off the job By Agnieszka Flak JOHANNESBURG, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Striking South African miners at platinum group Lonmin cut wage demands in their six-week stoppage, while the top world producer of … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2-Lonmin miners cut demands as S.Africa strikes grind on
