Bleak outlook for SA coal mining industry
South Africa’s coal mining industry is on the brink of permanent decline as the country’s main export markets prepare to reduce reliance on imports and global divestment from fossil fuels increases at an exponential rate.
We warned in May 2018
On May 04, 2018 we published an article by Clive Mphambela titled “Address the restive labour issue”. It is our strong conviction that if leaders spare some moments and reflect on these thoughts it might help in making decisions that will impact positively on the economy. We reproduce the article in this edition.
We warned in May 2018
On May 04, 2018 we published an article by Clive Mphambela titled “Address the restive labour issue”. It is our strong conviction that if leaders spare some moments and reflect on these thoughts it might help in making decisions that will impact positively on the economy. We reproduce the article in this edition.
The business of flowers
“You will be defined not just by what you achieve, but by how you survive.”
The business of flowers
“You will be defined not just by what you achieve, but by how you survive.”
Harvesting prosperity from agric innovation
The history of early human advancement is the history of harvesting prosperity from agricultural innovation. In Harvesting Prosperity: Technology and Productivity Growth in Agriculture, we argue that this focus on raising agricultural productivity remains as urgent today as ever.
Harvesting prosperity from agric innovation
The history of early human advancement is the history of harvesting prosperity from agricultural innovation. In Harvesting Prosperity: Technology and Productivity Growth in Agriculture, we argue that this focus on raising agricultural productivity remains as urgent today as ever.
Human resources a neglected function for SMEs
An estimated 420-510 million SMEs are conducting their businesses globally. According to Meghana Ayyagari, a leading, SME researcher working with the World Bank, SMEs who employ between five and 100 employees account for 48 percent of total permanent jobs globally. Between 2002 and 2010, 85 percent of new jobs in the European Union were created by SMEs. These statistics show that SMEs are a significant contributor to global employment dynamics.
Human resources a neglected function for SMEs
An estimated 420-510 million SMEs are conducting their businesses globally. According to Meghana Ayyagari, a leading, SME researcher working with the World Bank, SMEs who employ between five and 100 employees account for 48 percent of total permanent jobs globally. Between 2002 and 2010, 85 percent of new jobs in the European Union were created by SMEs. These statistics show that SMEs are a significant contributor to global employment dynamics.
What is lithium worth?
Different generations find different uses for raw materials, changing the value of these inputs over time.





