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60% of recalled miners have returned to work

April 29, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

But mining in the era of social distancing poses unique challenges. From Moneyweb. Some 60% of recalled miners have returned to work in preparation for […]

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You don’t qualify for bank assistance? Good, you’ve dodged a bullet

April 28, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

The relief packages offered by banks could be the cause of untold legal cases in the months to come. From Moneyweb. The banks have been […]

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3 hot potatoes for government as legal battles begin

April 21, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

Cooked food ban ‘unlawful’, tourism enterprise assistance ‘discriminatory’ and cigarette sales seemingly not actually prohibited. From Moneyweb. On Monday the Fair-trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita) […]

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Digital economy to the rescue

April 14, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

Until now, ‘going digital’ was still a discussion point for many businesses. Now it’s the only reality. From Moneyweb. Last month Pick n Pay launched […]

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Mines forced to overhaul their supply chains

April 8, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

Keeping six months’ stock of essential supplies, considered wasteful a year ago, now seems like a good idea. From Moneyweb. The shutdown of the deep […]

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Look who’s winning during lockdown

April 6, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

Netflix, of course. Also teleconferencing provider Zoom, toilet paper makers – and gold. From Moneyweb. It seems just about everyone has watched (and enjoyed) Tiger […]

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Could Covid-19 be the biggest evidence fiasco of the century?

April 3, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

If so, the alarmists must be held to account. From Accounting Weekly. I’m going out on a limb here. There’s something terribly wrong with the […]

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More mines declaring force majeure

April 2, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

Mines are being forced to declare force majeure, as production winds down due to the lockdown. From Moneyweb. Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) was the first […]

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Scientology volunteers using anti-germ warfare technology to decontaminate public spaces

March 31, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

Here’s a shout-out for the 200 Scientologists who are out from the break of dawn till sunset decontaminating public facilities across Gauteng province. I first […]

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Midnight Express at the Lesotho border

March 30, 2020 Ciaran Ryan 0

Jailed last year for owning a Lesotho-registered imported vehicle, Joaquim Alves went to war with Sars and Saps – and won. From Moneyweb. Travel through […]

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