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Panama has become a land of opportunity for the mining sector. Zorel Morales of the Mining Chamber of Panama (CAMIPA) talks to Gay Sutton about the prospects for the industry, and a campaign to introduce environmental and social frameworks to the country’s mining code.

Panama has a fascinating geology, lying over four colliding tectonic plates. The presence of both tectonic movement and volcanic activity over a long period of time has created a very promising area for mineral exploration.

Zimbabwe-based Meikles has spent three years rebuilding its retail, hotel and tea growing business in the aftermath of devastating hyperinflation. Executive director Mark Wood talks to Gay Sutton about new business opportunities and plans for growth.

Meikles is a household name in Zimbabwe: 17 Meikles-branded department stores and a luxury five-star Harare hotel form the face of a company that has extensive experience in retail, hospitality and agriculture dating back to 1892.

US states are spending billions per year on corporate tax credits, grants and other economic development subsidies that often require little if any job creation, according to a study published today.

These are the key findings of Money for Something: Job Creation and Job Quality Standards in State Economic Development Subsidy Programs, a study published today by Good Jobs First, a non-profit research center based in Washington, DC.

Sub-Saharan Africa holds some of the world’s biggest hydrocarbon opportunities. Warwick Blyth, executive director of the South African Oil and Gas Alliance (SAOGA) tells Jayne Flannery why South Africa offers the perfect local base for a fast-expanding hub of activity.

Steve Hartley, executive director of private aviation specialist Empire Aviation Group, talks to Jayne Alverca about the company’s approach to maximizing asset value and the flight experience in the Middle East and beyond.

Coal has a much bigger role to play in South Africa’s future than simply meeting the country’s energy requirements. Selim Kaymak, executive director of Sumo Coal, talks to Jayne Flannery.

Coal is fundamental to the South African economy. It is the main energy source for domestic use and a rapidly growing export revenue stream in response to demand from energy hungry nations like India and China, as well as South Africa’s neighbours in the region.

2011 is poised to be a stellar year for Ukuvula Automotive Investment Holdings. Executive director of the automotive division Achmat Mohamed brings Jayne Alverca up to speed with the latest developments.

A two-day conference is being held in Michigan this week, focusing on global corporate responsibility issues, including raw material transparency, due diligence, ethics and compliance, and effective communication.

The Road to Corporate Responsibility conference will be held on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 January at the Management Education Center, 811 W. Square Lake Road, Troy, Michigan.

Acquisition by one of the world’s largest gold producers has impacted very positively on Ghana-based Abosso Goldfields Ltd. Executive director Mike Ezan talks to Andrew Pelis about the improvements made and stability gained.

A world class goal
South Africa’s Cape Town has a huge programme of improvements planned for its transport system. Looking to FIFA 2010 and beyond, the city’s aim is to provide accessible, affordable public transport for all—and it is making massive investments to achieve this goal, as Becky Done found out.
As South Africa’s most popular tourist destination, it would stand to reason that Cape Town should be served by a sound, reliable and effective public transport system. Johannesburg may be the country’s largest city but Cape Town is its most densely populated, and that’s another good argument for keeping this metropolis moving. But perhaps the most compelling incentive to provide an excellent public transport system comes from the world of sport—next year, the city will play host to several of the FIFA 2010 World Cup matches.