SA's Dulux is making significant inroads into Africa

International paint and associated products manufacturer Dulux South Africa is making significant inroads into Africa, particularly in growing its business in the eastern part of the continent. The company has been established in East Africa for a number of years, where it hosts three licensed operations, in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, Dulux international business development executive Deon Nieuwoudt tells Engineering News. 10 Feb 2012 11:54

Cosatu condemns Seardel group closures

Cosatu on Thursday (9 February 2012) said it was outraged by the alleged announcement by the Seardel group which "threatened to close a number of companies" that would effectively put hundreds of workers out of a job. 10 Feb 2012 09:28

2012 salaries for the retail and manufacturing industries

CareerJunction, one of South Africa's leading online recruitment solutions, has released industry-related salary figures for 2012 based on the FMCG, retail & wholesale and manufacturing, production & trades industries. 9 Feb 2012 13:47

Suzlon may set up South African wind-turbine equipment plant

Bloomberg reports that Suzlon Energy, India's biggest wind-turbine maker, may build a plant to make equipment for turbines in South Africa, as part of the company's SA expansion drive. Silas Zimu, chief executive officer of Suzlon's South African business, said in a phone interview from Johannesburg that Suzlon is studying potential sites in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape. 9 Feb 2012 12:49

Textile industry 'optimistic' despite looming job cuts

Despite Seardel's proposed move to retrench about 1500 staff, the future of the clothing industry remained one of optimism and sustainable growth, Apparel Manufacturers of SA director Johann Baard said this week. 9 Feb 2012 12:31

Business confidence falls in January

Business confidence fell to its lowest level since May 2010, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said. 9 Feb 2012 09:33