Kudos to the Port of Port Elizabeth as, during this past weekend's PEoples Port Festival hosted by the Port, it appeared that the loading of Manganese Ore into the 188.99m cargo vessel, Serene Sky, had been halted - probably at considerable cost to the Port during the well attended festival. On Saturday 25 March 2017 the manganese ore loading gantries were silent right up until nightfall when loading began again in windless conditions under the cover of darkness. On Sunday the Manganese … [Read more...] about Kudos to Port of Port Elizabeth – No Manganese Ore Dust Cloud for two days
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Blend of Western and African leadership approaches key to business success in African markets – new study finds
Blend of Western and African leadership approaches key to business success in African markets – new study finds: Blend of Western and African leadership approaches key to business success in African markets – new study finds Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 22 March 2017 — A new study (download full study) by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Business School provides businesses who are keen to succeed in African and emerging markets with a leadership framework. By examining … [Read more...] about Blend of Western and African leadership approaches key to business success in African markets – new study finds
Despite a bold agenda for change, South African business executives claim organizations are not “change agile,” new Mercer study finds
Despite a bold agenda for change, South African business executives claim organizations are not “change agile,” new Mercer study finds: Executives’ plans for redesigning their organizations to compete in a digital age do not effectively fold HR into the strategic process. HR leaders juggling gap between demanding C-suite and employee expectations in a rapidly changing workplace. As the competition for talent continues to rise and business models are disrupted by technology and … [Read more...] about Despite a bold agenda for change, South African business executives claim organizations are not “change agile,” new Mercer study finds
Massive research study: food security in the sea
Massive research study: food security in the sea: A NEW marine-focused research chair – jointly held by South Africa and the United Kingdom – is developing an immense research programme linked with food security, stretching between Cape Town and the Arabian Sea. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Massive research study: food security in the sea
More SA men turn to robotic prostrate cancer surgery option
Netcare study affirms the value of robotic surgery as treatment of choice for prostate cancer – More and more SA men turn to robotic option: A procedure is performed at the robotic surgery centre at Netcare Waterfall City Hospital in Midrand, Johannesburg. The results of a Netcare study, which draws on the data from the 500 prostate procedures conducted at the three Netcare hospitals offering robotic-assisted surgery, confirm that robotic surgery offers excellent outcomes and effective early … [Read more...] about More SA men turn to robotic prostrate cancer surgery option
PE in the news: CEA: Study Abroad in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
CEA: Study Abroad in Port Elizabeth, South Africa: Choose the academic program that best suits your personal, career, and academic interests when you study abroad in South Africa with CEA. Immerse yourself in student life on the campus of Nelson Mandela's Metropolitan University, the largest higher ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. 'Eskom jumped the gun on nuke site licences': Eskom has applied for site licences to build power plants at Thyspunt in the Eastern Cape, 80km from Port … [Read more...] about PE in the news: CEA: Study Abroad in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Deadly duo: Study reveals role of killer shrimps in the disappearance of species in Central European rivers – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Deadly duo: Study reveals role of killer shrimps in the disappearance of species in Central European rivers: Researchers have discovered that the amphipod crustacean, which is native to the Ponto-Caspian region, is not a true predator and only plays an indirect role in the massive species extinction of crustaceans in native waters. According to experimental results, the invasive killer shrimp actually drove native amphipods out of their … [Read more...] about Deadly duo: Study reveals role of killer shrimps in the disappearance of species in Central European rivers – Featured Blog
Image from page 343 of “Introduction to zoology; a guide to the study of animals, for the use of secondary schools;” (1900) – Dolphins – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Image from page 343 of “Introduction to zoology; a guide to the study of animals, for the use of secondary schools;” (1900) – Dolphins: Image from page 343 of “Introduction to zoology; a guide to the study of animals, for the use of secondary schools;” (1900) – more Dolphins goodness curated by www.SardineRunPE.co.za Image by Internet Archive Book Images Identifier: introductiontozo00dave Title: Introduction to zoology; … [Read more...] about Image from page 343 of “Introduction to zoology; a guide to the study of animals, for the use of secondary schools;” (1900) – Dolphins – Featured Blog
Mercer’s Global Talent Trends Study Spills the Key to “Future-Proofing” HR
Mercer’s Global Talent Trends Study Spills the Key to “Future-Proofing” HR: Significant differences exist between employers’ plans for developing talent and employees’ views on an effective workplace Companies in South Africa need to simplify their HR processes for future success Mercer’s (www.iMercer.com) 2016 Global Talent Trends Study examines the top trends impacting today’s workforce and how organisations are responding. The study, which incorporates … [Read more...] about Mercer’s Global Talent Trends Study Spills the Key to “Future-Proofing” HR
Do not stop cholesterol meds based on one study
Do not stop cholesterol meds based on one study: Dr Jacques Snyman, director of product development at Agility Health, cautions over-60s against stopping their prescribed statin medication following a recent controversial study. Photo: AGHS Africa It is safer to stick to statins while experts debate reliability of new research: Bold claims that statin medications may have little positive impact on the heart health of people over 60 have stimulated lively debate among cardiovascular researchers … [Read more...] about Do not stop cholesterol meds based on one study
Native Olympia oysters more resilient to ocean acidification, study finds – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Native Olympia oysters more resilient to ocean acidification, study finds: Native Olympia oysters, which once thrived along the Pacific Northwest coast until over-harvesting and habitat loss all but wiped them out, have a built-in resistance to ocean acidification during a key shell-building phase after spawning, according to a new study. Researchers believe this may have implications for the future of the commercial oyster industry. … [Read more...] about Native Olympia oysters more resilient to ocean acidification, study finds – Featured Blog
New study investigates the environmental cues dolphins use to migrate on the Atlantic coast of North America – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: New study investigates the environmental cues dolphins use to migrate on the Atlantic coast of North America by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Seasonal migration patterns of bottlenose dolphins — what we know for sure? With the changing of the seasons comes the urge to migrate for many animals of the world, whether they be furred, feathered, or even finned. One finned animal in particular, the common bottlenose dolphin, undertakes … [Read more...] about New study investigates the environmental cues dolphins use to migrate on the Atlantic coast of North America – Featured Blog
First comprehensive study of New Hampshire oyster farming – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: First comprehensive study of New Hampshire oyster farming by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Scientists have conducted the first study of oyster farming-nitrogen dynamics in New Hampshire, providing the first solid research on the state’s oyster farming industry and the role oyster farms play with nitrogen removal. The research contributes to a growing body of research on how oysters affect the nitrogen content of estuaries such as … [Read more...] about First comprehensive study of New Hampshire oyster farming – Featured Blog
London opening for playwright’s study on torture
London opening for playwright's study on torture: The Royal Court has had a long and fruitful creative association with this country going back more than 40 years, when a mixed company from SA made history by performing several of Athol Fugard's works there. Dodgson says the Royal Court Theatre has ... Athol Fugard - Read more on BDlive PE Opera House given world class revamp: The Opera House in Port Elizabeth (PE), fondly known as the Old Lady, has had a face lift of note. It is … [Read more...] about London opening for playwright’s study on torture
Study emphasizes challenges faced by marine organisms exposed to global change – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Study emphasizes challenges faced by marine organisms exposed to global change by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Along the West Coast, ocean acidification and hypoxia combine with other factors, such as rising ocean temperatures, to create serious challenges for marine life, a new study finds. Marine Biology News — ScienceDaily Click here to book your Sardine Run Experience. Read more here: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth Photo tour: … [Read more...] about Study emphasizes challenges faced by marine organisms exposed to global change – Featured Blog
