Productivity suffers when employees become emotionally disconnected from their work. Could this be why the world economy is in the doldrums, asks Richard Telofski?

Despite the contribution mining makes to any economy there are always plenty of hoops to be climbed through as Alan Swaby learns in conversation with one of Canada’s representative bodies.

There is no escaping the fact that extraction of mineral resources from the earth and its oceans is not sustainable in the long-term. However, there are ways in which the industry can work to a more sustainable model.

South Africa’s growing SMEs need effective communications but want to avoid heavy investment and long-term commitments—and Nashua Mobile believes it has the answer.

The Allied Group has been using its extensive experience and expertise to take advantage of the booming growth in Africa’s telecoms market.

Greek shipping company Box Ships has agreed to acquire two post-Panamax container vessels from OOCL for $31.15 million per vessel.

The two 5,344 TEU post-Panamax ships are the 1995-build OOCL Hong Kong and the 1996-build OOCL China. The expected dates of delivery for both vessels to the company are to take place mid-July.

The Irish Dairy Board (IDB) has entered into an agreement to sell its Belgian continental cheese packing operation, IDB Belgium, to Netherlands-based Royal FrieslandCampina.

The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be completed by 31 July 2012.

Proceeds from the transaction will be invested in furthering the IDB’s strategic growth plans and in international acquisition prospects.

Anadarko Petroleum has announced the discovery of a “significant” natural gas accumulation at one of its wells offshore Mozambique.

The discovery was made in the Offshore Area 1 of the Rovuma Basin. The Atum discovery well encountered more than 300 net feet (92 metres) of natural gas pay in two high-quality Oligocene fan systems, the company said.