MTN condemns violent strike behaviour

May 22, 2015

MTN says it is committed to finding a speedy and amicable resolution to the industrial action at its South Africa operation, and has condemned alleged violent acts by some strikers. In a statement, the company says it respects its employees’ rights to protest as long...
Moon meteor strike found

Moon meteor strike found

Mar 18, 2015

NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) acquired images of the lunar surface before and after the largest recorded explosion occurred on the surface. On 17 March, 2013, an object the size of a small boulder hit the surface in Mare Imbrium and exploded in a flash of light nearly 10 times as bright as anything ever recorded before. This bright flash was recorded by researchers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Centre in Huntsville.

New post office strike on the cards

Feb 17, 2015

The South African Post Office (Sapo) could soon be embarking on yet another strike. The Communication Workers Union has secured a certificate to strike and is now in the process of consulting with members. A final decision about whether or not to strike will be taken next week.

Unintended consequences of the NUMSA strike

Jul 17, 2014

South Africa’s largest labour union, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), rejected a three-year wage offer from metal and engineering firms on 13 July, and threatened to call for sympathy strikes by its remaining 110 000 members.Since 1...

Bumpy ride ahead for SA economy

Feb 12, 2014

South African consumers have to strap themselves in for a choppy ride in 2014 as a weak rand, labour strife, higher inflation and rising interest rates are dimming the lights on 2014 before they’ve even had a chance to shine. This is according to the latest...