JOHANNESBURG Aug 25 (Reuters) - More than half of the workers at some of Lonmin's South African Marikana mine shafts reported for work on Saturday, the company said, as it seeks to resume full operations in the wake of protests in which 44 people were killed last week. "Eastern shafts are working this weekend and we have 57 percent attendance across these shafts. The rest … [Read more...] about Lonmin says more than half of workers back at some shafts
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S.African hippo trapped in pool dies in rescue
JOHANNESBURG Aug 24 (Reuters) - A hippo named Solly trapped for three days in a swimming pool at a South African game lodge died on Friday in a failed rescue attempt broadcast on nationwide TV. Solly, thought to be about five years old, slipped into the pool after being shunned by its pod in Limpopo province, about 160 kms (100 miles) north of Johannesburg. Its legs were … [Read more...] about S.African hippo trapped in pool dies in rescue
Tanzania suspends port chiefs over cargo theft allegations
* Authorities investigate theft charges at main port * Government trying to crack down on corruption * Country losing traffic to rival ports in region By Fumbuka Ng'wanakilala DAR ES SALAAM, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Tanzania has suspended the head of its ports authority and six other senior port officials over allegations of cargo theft and embezzlement of … [Read more...] about Tanzania suspends port chiefs over cargo theft allegations
Cricket-First ODI abandoned because of rain
Aug 24 (Reuters) - The first one-day international in the five-match series between England and South Africa scheduled for Cardiff on Friday was abandoned after 5.3 overs because of rain. England were 37 for no wicket with Ian Bell on 26 from 18 balls including two sixes. The match had been reduced to 23 overs a side. (Editing by John Mehaffey) … [Read more...] about Cricket-First ODI abandoned because of rain
Euro Coal-prices subdued as Atlantic supplies improve
* Richards Bay September bid at $83.75/mt * Atlantic oversupply to remain in place until 2017 LONDON Aug 24 (Reuters) - Physical prompt coal prices saw little movement in Europe on Friday, ahead of a long weekend in Britain, and the market remained subdued as a result of rising Colombian output and weak demand from the region's sluggish economy. Traders said … [Read more...] about Euro Coal-prices subdued as Atlantic supplies improve
