SONA in a nutshell

Union and business representatives have welcomed President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address to Parliament and, while the speech was held by some observers to be uninspiring it contained a lot of detail about the government's plans to boost jobs and invest in infrastructure. 10 Feb 2012 10:06

Ten most beautiful objects in South Africa selected

The shortlist of the 10 most beautiful objects in South Africa over the past year has been selected by line-up of design journalists and cultural commentators for Design Indaba's 2012 Most Beautiful Object in South Africa (MBOISA) award. 10 Feb 2012 07:17

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

Nestlé opens Potchefstroom coffee creamer factory

Engineering News Online reports that food manufacturer Nestlé South Africa's proclaimed the opening of a new coffee creamer factory in Potchefstroom, in the North West province, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The launch follows Nestlé's recent R106-million acquisition of Potchefstroom-based Specialised Protein Products - absorbing its 142 employees. 6 Feb 2012 12:21

Vehicle sales improve in January

Vehicle sales in January, although subdued, have improved, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) said. 3 Feb 2012 10:29

Manufacturing to boost GDP on resurgent PMI

Although most economists are downgrading their 2012 SA gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts, a resurgent seasonally adjusted Kagiso Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in January could mean a revising of forecasts upwards in coming months as production finally catches up with strong consumer demand. 2 Feb 2012 10:12

Gordhan's budget should boost business confidence

South Africa's upcoming Budget Speech needs to boost business confidence while at the same time, 2012 needs to be a year of implementation, says Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). 2 Feb 2012 08:38

Coega IDZ expects more investments in 2012

The Coega Development Corporation says it expects more investor deals this year. 1 Feb 2012 14:56

PPI slows to 9.8%

The Producer Price Index (PPI) slowed to 9.8% year-on-year in December, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Thursday, 26 January. 26 Jan 2012 14:40

New pump manufacturing facility for Grundfos

Grundfos, one of the world's largest manufacturers of circulator pumps, covering around 50% of the world market, will have a new R100 million state-of-the-art facility in South Africa. The official sod turning ceremony was held on Wednesday 25 January 2012 in Meadowbrook, Germiston. 26 Jan 2012 11:24

Peugeot revitalising its image

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] As part of Peugeot South Africa's plans to boost the brand's image, service and sales during 2012 it is introducing for the first time in the French carmaker's history a full five-year maintenance plan for its entire passenger car range. 25 Jan 2012 08:11

Ellies Holdings first half earnings 20.98c

Ellies Holdings, which manufactures and distributes electronic products related to television reception, on Tuesday, 24 January, reported a 38.8% rise in headline earnings per share to 20.98 cents for the six months ended October 2011 from 15.12 cents previously. 24 Jan 2012 15:19

Production levels rise at SA factories

Production levels at South African factories rose by 2.6% in November, compared with the same month in the previous year according to figures released by Statistics South Africa. 13 Jan 2012 16:54