BHP asks for more time to explore Anglo American takeover
Sydney (AFP) - Mining behemoth BHP on Wednesday sought a deadline extension in its takeover pursuit of Anglo American, outlining ...
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WTO talks enter final day with no clear sign of progress
Abu Dhabi (AFP) - The World Trade Organization's 13th ministerial conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi entered its last scheduled day ...
South Africa hikes taxes and social spending before vote
Cape Town (AFP) - South Africa plans to hike taxes and increase spending on social grants ahead of a general ...
Could mini nuclear stations plug South Africa’s power gaps?
Pretoria (AFP) - South African nuclear scientists want to build a new generation of mini nuclear reactors, both to plug ...
Israel’s El Al says scrapping S. Africa flights end March
Jerusalem (AFP) - Israeli flag carrier El Al said Friday it will scrap direct flights to South Africa following "a ...
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