Around 12, 000 miners at another gold mine have downed tools in a wildcat strike, demanding more pay.

ECONOMIST: South Africa

In its annual survey, Atlanta-based retail consulting firm Kurt Salmon Associates finds that consumers are demanding more personalization than ever before and are willing to pay for it.

FORBES: Good service sells

The union representing more than 7, 000 hotel workers is demanding a pay increase and a special Olympic bonus.

BBC: NEWS | Europe | Olympics hotels face strike threat