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AngloGold chooses machines over people

2013-05-13 20:23
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In another blow to the mining industry, AngloGold Ashanti is also set to shed jobs as it prepares to roll out its mechanisation programme, a report states.

US jobless claims fall to 5-year low

2013-05-09 17:08

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to its lowest level in over five years, signalling labour market resilience.

Denel seeking young blood

2013-05-06 19:47

Denel is trying to attract bright students and graduates to a career in the defence and security sectors, the company says.

Gauteng govt to offer work experience

2013-04-21 15:25

The Gauteng government will offer 300 unemployed graduates work experience in its offices, says Premier Nomvula Mokonyane.

Zille rejects EE figures in Cape govt

2013-04-17 18:21
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DA leader Helen Zille says qualified people are rare, while rejecting a 2012 report that the Western Cape government is the worst Employment Equity performer.

Tough times ahead for mine talks

2013-04-15 20:40

Wage talks across South Africa's mining sector are expected to be among the toughest ever amid skyrocketing price hikes, worker militancy and shrinking profits.

Jobless claims data calms US jitters

2013-04-11 18:22

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected, which eased fears of a marked deterioration in labour market conditions.

The happiness factor

2013-04-08 07:44

Cheerful staff is a source of shareholder value, says Mandi Smallhorne.

Global miners to hire more staff

2013-04-05 07:36

Despite the unpredictability of the global mining industry, the sector will be hiring more staff, a worldwide survey shows.

Manufacturing will grow jobs - India

2013-03-27 14:04

Growth in the manufacturing base will enable the Brics countries to achieve their desired economic growth and job creation, Indian Minister of Commerce Anand Sharma says.

Post Office may fire striking workers

2013-03-18 17:44

Postal workers who embarked on a wildcat strike in Gauteng face dismissal, following unsuccessful attempts to resolve a pension scam, the SA Post Office says.

SA's youth anguish over jobs, money

2013-03-17 12:58

Young South Africans are out of their minds with worry, as money, job security and crime are giving them sleepless nights.

Youth subsidy could save farm jobs - DA

2013-03-14 13:53

Introducing the youth wage subsidy without delay may save thousands of jobs expected to be lost in the farming sector this year, says the DA.

Atlantis factory a boost for SA

2013-03-13 07:31

Electronics factory Tellumat is a boon for job creation and opportunities, not only for the Cape but the whole of South Africa, DA leader Helen Zille says.

Google cutting 1 200 more Motorola jobs

2013-03-08 15:49

Google says it's cutting an additional 1 200 jobs in its Motorola division as the unprofitable cellphone maker struggles to compete for market share.

ArcelorMittal job cuts spark protests

2013-03-08 14:32

Hundreds of Belgian steel workers are blocking a busy border crossing between Belgium and the Netherlands to protest against planned job cuts by ArcelorMittal.

EU looks to hi-tech sector for jobs

2013-03-04 18:36

Even with unemployment at record highs, there are hundreds of thousands of jobs available in information technology, the European Commission says.

Rio Tinto mine to slash over 250 jobs

2013-03-01 19:34

The Roessing uranium mine in Namibia, a unit of mining giant Rio Tinto, says it plans to cut 17% of its workforce due to slowing demand for nuclear fuel.

Unemployment over 30%

2013-02-27 19:06

Employment in SA is still 450 000 below what it was in 2008 before the global financial crisis started taking its toll, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan revealed.

JPMorgan to trim 4 000 jobs

2013-02-26 18:57

US banking giant JPMorgan is the latest big bank to shrink its work force as it plans to slash 4 000 jobs in 2013 as part of a cost-cutting programme.

D-day for Eskom electricity hike

2013-02-25 21:31

The National Energy Regulator of SA will announce later this week if Eskom's 16% increase in electricity prices will be granted.

N West sees rise in agricultural jobs

2013-02-25 16:47

A total of 1 502 jobs have been created in the North West agricultural sector, the provincial government says.

Spain approves urgent job refoms

2013-02-22 18:21

The Spanish government has approved a package of urgent reforms it hopes will create jobs for young people and help slash the country's 26% unemployment rate.

SMME development is paramount - Cope

2013-02-20 19:44

Casca Mokitlane of Cope says the Free State won't realise its dreams for economic development without greater support for small business.

 

R900m for digital jobs in Africa

2013-05-09 18:42

The Rockefeller Foundation says it will pledge about R900m to create digital jobs in six African states and hopes to reach one million people in seven years.

Obama set to renew focus on jobs

2013-05-09 13:12

US President Barack Obama is expected to put his focus back on economic growth after giving intensive attention to gun control laws and immigration reform.

Long wait for Amplats miners almost over

2013-04-30 19:58

Anglo Platinum says the 14 000 workers who face the axe will know their fate early in May, after more than 90 days of negotiations.

Motlanthe: R1bn bonus for youth firms

2013-04-18 20:27

The Industrial Development Corporation will set aside R1bn to develop youth enterprises over the next three years, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Contacts bring good jobs - survey

2013-04-16 15:56

Two in five young South Africans believe the best jobs go to the politically-connected, a survey reveals.

Mine jobs still under threat, warns body

2013-04-11 19:37

Policy uncertainty and labour disruptions in the mining sector threatens further job losses, the South African Institute of Race Relations says.

10% of SA workforce now self-employed

2013-04-08 15:14

Self-employment is at its highest level since 2009 with 1.2 million self-employed business people, the Absa SME Index for South Africa shows.

US adds 88 000 jobs in March

2013-04-05 15:27

The US labour market was much weaker than expected in March, with the economy adding only 88 000 jobs, according to data.

March US job gains worse than expected

2013-04-03 19:00

The US private sector added 158 000 jobs in March, sharply below February's growth as the jobs market slowly recovers, payrolls firm ADP says.

Fight Amplats job cuts, urges body

2013-03-18 20:18

The 14 000 retrenchments at Anglo Platinum must be challenged with all the necessary worker and political action, says the Democratic Left Front.

ST-Ericsson to cut over 1 000 jobs

2013-03-18 12:16

ST-Ericsson, the mobile technology venture between Ericsson and STMicroelectronics, says it will axe 1 600 jobs globally after splitting the operation.

Manufacturing creates jobs, says Patel

2013-03-14 18:03

The South African economy needs a larger manufacturing sector in order to improve employment, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says.

1.7 m applications for 1 500 jobs

2013-03-14 10:13

India's largest state-run bank has received 1.7 million applications for just 1 500 entry-level clerk jobs - and has promised to examine all of them.

Sturdy US job gains show economy growing

2013-03-10 12:40

US employers have added a surprise 236 000 workers to their payrolls in February and the jobless rate fell to a 4-year low, a good sign for the economy.

DA urges action on farm job cuts

2013-03-08 15:21

SA needs a strategy to curb job losses in the agricultural sector, especially in the wake of farmers wanting to employ foreigners, the Democratic Alliance says.

R140m for Western Cape jobs

2013-03-07 18:16

The Western Cape government will spend almost R140m over the next three years on creating jobs in the province, Finance MEC Alan Winde says.

SA unemployment stays stubbornly high

2013-03-04 17:41

Despite economic and social improvements, unemployment and inequality are the biggest problems facing the country, an international body says.

Lonmin, workers discuss shakeup

2013-02-28 17:42

Plans to review Lonmin's operating structure that would likely affect 150 management positions are being discussed, the company says.

Union gives lukewarm budget response

2013-02-27 17:41

The Federation of Unions of SA has welcomed certain aspects of the 2013 Budget tabled by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Denmark to cut corporate taxes

2013-02-26 18:50

Denmark's government presented a controversial growth plan that would reduce corporate taxes and increase public spending to spur growth and create 150 000 jobs.

Shabangu makes progress in mine talks

2013-02-25 20:15

Mine stakeholders have agreed on a framework to restore calm in the industry, after a wave of violent wildcat strikes swept across the mining sector.

New multi-million rand plant for SAB

2013-02-25 16:38

The South African Breweries has announced a R700m investment in a cutting-edge new plant in Gauteng that will produce 130 000 tonnes of malted barley a year.

Ramaphosa punts significance of NDP

2013-02-22 16:31

The National Development Plan will help stimulate the economy and reduce the cost of doing business in South Africa, says ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa.

Hope for foreign workers in US

2013-02-21 20:15

Businesses in the US could more easily hire foreign workers when Americans aren't available to fill jobs, if a proposed visa programme is passed into legislation

ArcelorMittal vows job cuts freeze

2013-02-19 19:35

ArcelorMittal has pledged to suspend closures and job cuts in Europe pending the launch of a pan-Europe plan in June to save the industry, the EU says.

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