Peter Major: SA mining war ending, but reconstruction will take decades
A quarter century back, South Africa accounted for 40% of the global mining pie. That is now under 5%. Such has been the destruction of its three-way war.
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A quarter century back, South Africa accounted for 40% of the global mining pie. That is now under 5%. Such has been the destruction of its three-way war.
One of the first commercial applications worldwide of the revolutionary IBM Watson is in South Africa where Metropolitan Health has embraced the product.
Government’s “left-leaning tendencies” might sit comfortably in lecture halls of Sussex University, but having destructive consequences for the SA economy.
The latest Interbrand annual survey illustrates how the world’s best performing companies are those that build and protect their reputations – their brands.
Were there a title for the world’s foremost platinum analyst, Mitsui’s Dr David Jollie would be a popular choice. He provides some brilliant insights here.
Major retailers tie up long-term exclusive leases with shopping centres which, in effect, blocks competitors. And less competition means higher margins.
Altron shares are tightly held but are not on a demanding rating. The group is always trying new ideas. A home run cannot be too far away. Node may be it.
When new SARB boss Lesetja Kganyago left the CNBC Africa studio I felt comfortable that the country’s central bank – and its currency – are in good hands.
For once I wish we’d take a lead from the Australians and can this damn Carbon Tax idea. Then focus our collective effort on fixing rather than fiddling.
Barclays Global Strategist Henk Potts explains why the US is creating jobs and SA keeps losing them – it’s down to the flexibility of their labour policies.