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Keeping Healthy Through The Ages

Anthony Sharpe turns his head to the right, coughs, and takes a serious look at how men can stay healthy from their 20s through to their 60s and beyond.

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Facing Up To A Shifting Future

Though changes have been made to the contentious Mining Charter, the new version will still have a significant impact on how mining engineers and consultants do their jobs.

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An Electrifying Future

The transport sector faces a massive shake-up in the next couple of decades. Electric cars will come to the fore and things like the internet of things and self-driving vehicles will reshape the face of the industry.

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Is South Africa Ready For Industry 4.0?

The world is changing rapidly under a new wave of technologies, writes James Francis. But SA has not come along for the ride… yet.

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The Devil’s In The Details

Darrel Bristow-Bovey falls for the Falls without jumping into the abyss.

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A Royal River Ride

Forget the city bustle and float off on a safari trip with a difference.

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Finding The Right Skills

We have the data, but where are the scientists? Vanessa Clark finds that corporate South Africa is investing heavily in people to fill the gap.

Honouring Leadership Excellence

The Black Management Forum bestowed the 2018 BMF Black Excellence Leadership Awards on three South Africans whom it recognised “for their outstanding business acumen and outstanding leadership and professionalism in their respective industries”.

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What Does The Future Hold For Jobs In Mining?

With the mining industry in flux, what does it mean for ordinary workers? Carolyn de Kock examines what skills will be at the forefront of a modernising sector.

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Birds, Fish And Beauty Galore

Guma Lagoon Camp is situated on the north-western edge of the spectacular Okavango Delta wetland system. Hidden amid a grove of beautiful ebony and fig trees on the banks of Guma Lagoon, the camp is a haven for fishermen and birdwatchers alike.

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Rebuilding SA’s Infrastructure Industry

The country has gone from enjoying a multibillion-rand construction project pipeline to facing a virtual vacuum in a relatively short space of time. Rebuilding from here is going to require careful thought and long-term planning.

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The Power Of Tech In The Modern Era

Facebook, Amazon, Twitter… the big tech giants are coming for live sports broadcasting and all indications are that they’re just getting started.

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Carbon Tax

As of January next year, South African businesses will be subject to a carbon tax on emissions generated. Adam Oxford talks to Candice Gibson to find out what that means.

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Digging Deep

Chances that recently listed Mako Gold’s flagship project, Napié, in Ivory Coast will be ready for development in five years’ time are good, MD Peter Ledwidge tells SA Mining.

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The Unexpected Economic Star

Against the backdrop of a stagnant economy, agriculture was largely responsible for helping South Africa pull itself out of recession in September. Michelle Nel looks at why.

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Water Is Life And Sanitation Is Dignity

During the 2018 budget vote speech, deputy minister of water and sanitation Pamela Tshwete reported that the Department of Water and Sanitation has made progress in advancing the role of women in the sector through the mentorship programme.

Transport Trends

Transport is the backbone of economic development, and given that it encourages trade, commerce and travel, its importance in unlocking opportunities for Africa cannot be over-emphasised.

Is SA Benefitting From The Legacy Of The FIFA World Cup?

Eight years later, the question is whether South Africa’s sport stadiums make money.

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The Value Of Work Experience

For job seekers, work experience is gold. Georgina Guedes looks at why internships lay such important groundwork for future careers.

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No Green Islands

When it comes to sustainable environmental initiatives, partnership is the name of the game, writes Mandy Collins.