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Petrolem Products Act: Regulation: lluminating Paraffin
28th February 2023 I, Mr. G. Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, under section 2(1)(c) of the Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1977),... →
Message in a bottle – a trade mark dispute over container shape
15th February 2023 Looking at brands, consumers tend to focus on logos, but the distinctiveness of product’s shape or its packaging, can be just as important in... →
Copper-copious Zambia stepping up agricultural prowess, embarking on robust outreach
By: Martin Creamer 25th January 2023 Mining and agriculture are two key sectors of the Zambian economy that are attracting foreign direct investment, which rose 158% to $8.5-billion in... →
Here are 3 steps to protect Agriculture against rolling blackouts, Minister Didiza
24th January 2023 The DA in the Western Cape is calling on National Government to take immediate action to mitigate the disastrous effects of loadshedding on... →
Wines of South Africa Export Report 2022
19th January 2023 Despite a decline of 5% in export volumes, the South African wine industry remains focused on its road to recovery following the pandemic. It is... →
Dealing with unions in the workplace – a multi-layered relationship
2nd November 2022 Unions worldwide play an essential role in protecting the rights and interests of employees, particularly at lower income levels where individuals... →
When can a trade union operate outside the ambit of its constitution?
2nd November 2022 This question was answered by the Labour Appeal Court recently in National Union of Metalworkers of SA & others v Afgri Animal Feeds (Pty) Ltd... →
Anglo, Thyssenkrupp join forces to make steel greener
By: Martin Creamer 20th October 2022 Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with longstanding customer Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG to collaborate on developing new... →