June « 2009 « Kathu Gazette

Second Case of Swine Flu Reported in SA

By Editor, on June 26th, 2009%

A second swine flu case has been reported in South Africa, Gauteng health spokesperson Mandla Sidu said on Thursday 25 June 2009. Mr Sidu, however, declined to give details and said the national health department was authorised to give information in this regard. The department was unavailable to comment immediately. The SABC earlier reported . . . → Read More: Second Case of Swine Flu Reported in SA

SA Mining Sector Shed 18 000 Jobs in Q1

By Editor, on June 25th, 2009%

Employment in South Africa’s mining and quarrying industry had declined by 3,5% in the first quarter of 2009, official data showed on Tuesday 23 June 2009. Statistics South Africa (Statistics SA) reported that the sector had cut 18 000 jobs in the three-month period, when compared with December 2008. Statistics SA’s ‘Quarterly Employment Statistics . . . → Read More: SA Mining Sector Shed 18 000 Jobs in Q1

Department of Mining Concerned about Jobs if Xstrata & Anglo Merge

By Editor, on June 25th, 2009%

South Africa’s Department of Mining said on Monday 22 June 2009 it was concerned by how a proposed merger between Xstrata and rival Anglo American could affect jobs in the country. Xstrata has sought talks with Anglo about a merger of equals to better compete in a consolidating mining sector. “At face value it . . . → Read More: Department of Mining Concerned about Jobs if Xstrata & Anglo Merge

Anglo American Rejects Xstrata Proposal

By Editor, on June 25th, 2009%

The board of Anglo American has unanimously rejected a proposal from rival Xstrata Plc that the companies consider a “merger of equals”, Anglo said on Monday 22 June 2009. “The strategic case for the combination is unattractive for Anglo American shareholders. “Irrespective of this lack of strategic merit, the terms proposed by Xstrata were . . . → Read More: Anglo American Rejects Xstrata Proposal

Global Steel Output Down 21% in May

By Editor, on June 25th, 2009%

World crude steel output fell by 21% in May, with production from the US and European and US producers falling sharply. The World Steel Association said on Friday that steel output for the 66 countries reporting to it had dropped to 95,6-million tons in May. China increased its steel production by 0,6% in May . . . → Read More: Global Steel Output Down 21% in May

South Africa’s Current Account Deficit Widens

By Editor, on June 25th, 2009%

South Africa’s current account deficit has widened, the South African Reserve Bank announced on Thursday 18 June 2009. Overall, the deficit on the current account of the balance of payments widened to 7.0 percent of Gross Domestic Product in the first quarter of 2009, said the bank in its quarterly bulletin. Since half the . . . → Read More: South Africa’s Current Account Deficit Widens

Kumba Targets China to Make up Lost Volume

By Editor, on June 25th, 2009%

South African iron-ore producer Kumba Iron Ore is targeting China to make up volumes lost in other Asian markets and Europe. “Kumba’s iron-ore export sales volumes into China increased by 45% during the first quarter of 2009, compared with the relevant period in 2008, as the company increased production from the jig plant and . . . → Read More: Kumba Targets China to Make up Lost Volume

Kalahari Kuierfees Verwelkom Nuwe Komiteelede

By Editor, on June 25th, 2009%

Die manne is nuwe lede op die Kalahari Kuierfees Komitee en is tans hard besig met die beplanning van hul onderskeie portefeuljes. (vlnr) Eben Odendaal, Len Kruger en Nicky Steenkamp.

“Verandering is onafwendbaar vir alle organisasies en die Kalahari Kuierfees Direksie en Komitee is nie daarvan uitgesluit nie.” Aan woord is die Voorsitter . . . → Read More: Kalahari Kuierfees Verwelkom Nuwe Komiteelede

Launch of the New Kakamas High Transmission Area (HTA) Service Site

By Editor, on June 25th, 2009%

The Northern Cape Provincial MEC of Health, Mr MS Sokatsha, will officially launch the new Kakamas High Transmission Area (HTA) service site on Friday 26 June 2009. The event will take place at Kromhout Farm, Kakamas in the Siyanda District of the Northern Cape Province. High Transmission Areas (HTA’s) are geographical regions or definable . . . → Read More: Launch of the New Kakamas High Transmission Area (HTA) Service Site

Minister Opposed to Eskom Price Increase Application

By Editor, on June 25th, 2009%

Minister of Energy Dipuo Peters is opposed to Eskom’s application for what she calls “a large tariff increase” as it is expected to negatively impact on the poor, especially during the current difficult economic times. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is to announce its decision on Eskom’s application for an interim . . . → Read More: Minister Opposed to Eskom Price Increase Application