adminSA mines grind to a halt as strike starts
Johannesburg — Tens of thousands of South Africans joined a one-day national strike yesterday, hitting mining production as the biggest labour group flexed its muscles to remind the ruling ANC of its political clout.African mining could generate GE-Transnet ventures
General Electric says continued development could lead it to partner with state-owned Transnet Rail Engineering to supply diesel locomotives into the rest of AfricaThe continued development of mines in Africa is driving investment in new rail infrastructure and could present opportunities for US industrial giant General Electric (GE) to partner with state-owned Transnet Rail Engineering (TRE) to supply diesel locomotives into the rest of Africa, says GE Transportation CEO Lorenzo Simonelli.
Suspected rhino poacher shot dead
Beitbridge ReporterA 79-year-old suspected rhino poacher was shot dead at Bubi Conservancy in Beitbridge during a shootout with game rangers, police said on Tuesday.
The Officer Commanding Police in Beitbridge District, Chief Superintendent Lawrence Chinhengo, said the incident occurred on Saturday at about 5.30pm at Taula Safari Ranch under Bubi Conservancy, east of the border town. The two men were tracking a rhino spoor.
Rural women must take part in decision-making
By Vaidah MashangwaToday is International Women’s Day. The day is commemorated every year on 8 March.
This day was declared by the United Nations to commemorate the day in which member countries of the UN came together in partnership between individual governments and the UN.
Gweru police launch blitz on errant kombi crews
Midlands CorrespondentPOLICE in Gweru have launched a blitz which will result in kombi crews found picking and dropping passengers at undesignated areas, especially in the central business district being slapped with a spot fine.