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Discussing the future of Africa at the GIL Conference 2014

Cari Van Wyk 21 Aug 2014

Blue Label Telecoms says it is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the roll-out of prepaid electricity meters in South Africa as the programme intensifies over the next few years. Image: Blue Label Telecoms

Blue Label Telecoms revenue up to R19.4bn

21 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on leaders in national, provincial and municipal government to ensure that infrastructure projects are implemented and completed rapidly to improve the quality of life for South Africans. Image: GCIS

Minister, provincial, municipal leaders told to fix infrastructure problems

21 Aug 2014

Metair's Theo Loock says the investment in Mutlu Akü added R880m in revenue to the group. Image: Metair

Metair's results bolstered by Mutlu Akü deal

Mark Allix 20 Aug 2014

Redisa's Stacey Davidson says that Langkloof Bricks is the only company actually recycling tyres at the moment. Image: Redisa

Redisa recycling plants operating in Eastern Cape

20 Aug 2014

Public Service and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane has urged all public servants to find innovative ways to deal with service delivery and improve efficiencies. Image: GCIS

Government needs innovation for service delivery

20 Aug 2014

Super Group's Peter Mountford says that while the group results were in line with expectations, margin pressures and "extremely challenging" business conditions. Image:

Super Group 'delivers' its own set of excellent results

Mark Allix 19 Aug 2014

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

David Furlonger 18 Aug 2014

Denel's Riaz Saloojee says that the company is now on a sustainable profit path and is venturing into new markets as a dynamic manufacturing company. Image:

Denel making sustainable profits again

Linda Ensor 18 Aug 2014

Africa supports AGOA continuance, as US trade increases

Africa supports AGOA continuance, as US trade increases

Charles Brewer 15 Aug 2014

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has declared parts of the province a disaster area so that it can assist residents affected by the earthquake that destroyed homes in various parts of the province. Image: North West Provincial Government

Quake victims grateful for assistance

14 Aug 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has confirmed that billions will be spent on commuter rail infrastructure to try to persuade people to use railways rather than roads to get to and from work. Image: GCIS

Billions to be spent on railway commuter network

13 Aug 2014

Sanral's spokesman Vusi Mona says that R745m will be spent on initial work aimed at improving the road between East London and Port Elizabeth. Image:

Sanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road

12 Aug 2014

TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries

TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries

10 Aug 2014

Transnet's Siyabonga Gama is confident the company will raise R100bn in private investment to improve the railways infrastructure in South Africa. Image:

Transnet needs R100bn from private sector

Linda Ensor 8 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

one of the batch of 233 new locomotives that will be delivered to Transnet by General Electric. Transnet has received a R6bn guarantee from US-Exim for this deal. Image: Wikipedia

Transnet gets R6bn guarantee from US-Exim

Linda Ensor 8 Aug 2014

Despite its best efforts to keep all details about the Winelands toll roads secret, Sanral was ordered to hand over some documents to the City of Cape and the Right2Know campaign. Image:

Some of Sanral's tolling 'secrets'

6 Aug 2014

Standard Bank's Nicholas Nkosi says that sales to car rental companies climbed sharply while those among private buyers indicated the buyers were still under pressure. Image:

Car sales decline cushioned by seasonal buying

David Furlonger 5 Aug 2014

GE's Jeff Immelt says the company will commit R20bn to building infrastructure, capacity and skills in Africa between now and 2018. Image: GE

General Electric pledges R20bn for Africa by 2018

5 Aug 2014

Right2Know's Alison Tilley says the partial disclosure of documents is a victory for the Right2Know campaign to stop the Winelands toll roads. Image: Twitter

Right2Know wins case for Sanral tariff disclosure

Bekezela Phakathi 5 Aug 2014

KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu says architects have a key role to play in the eradication of slums and the infrastructural development of the province. Image:

Mchunu asks architects for help with PGDP

5 Aug 2014

Howard Dembovsky of the Justice Project says public transport in South Africa is not cheap and certainly not safe on public roads. Image:

Traffic toll another toll on e-toll roads

Paddy Hartdegen 31 Jul 2014

Sanral has applied to the Western Cape High Court in a bid to keep tolls on the N1 and N2 secret and not open to public scrutiny. Image:

Sanral asks court to keep Cape N1 tolls secret

Carol Paton 30 Jul 2014

SAP's Pfungwa Serima says the Internet of Things will have a major impact on consumers. Image:

Security a risk for 'Internet of Things'

Thabiso Mochiko 28 Jul 2014

The liquidation of Lumen Technologies may mean that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is able to call for new tenders of the R174-million Integrate Rapid Transport System for the city. Image:

Bus contract halted after company liquidated

25 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma says the New Development Bank brings with it tremendous development opportunities for Africa. He also called on Parliamentary members to conduct themselves with dignity and respect. Image: GCIS

Zuma responds to debate on Presidency's budget

25 Jul 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi claims that at least 800,000 jobs can be created from South Africa's 'ocean economy' that includes fishing and marine services. Image: GCIS

'Ocean economy' can create 800,000 jobs

More Matshediso 25 Jul 2014

SAB's Alan Clark says the first quarter produced strong growth for the company in Africa and Europe, which was partially offset by a drop in demand in Australia. Image: SABMiller

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Fifi Peters 24 Jul 2014

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Discussing the future of Africa at the GIL Conference 2014

Discussing the future of Africa at the GIL Conference 2014

Cari Van Wyk 21 Aug 2014

Africa supports AGOA continuance, as US trade increases

Africa supports AGOA continuance, as US trade increases

Charles Brewer 15 Aug 2014

PwC's Johan Potgieter says that digital and mobility are key issues that need to be addressed by businesses in South Africa. Image: LinkedIn

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Public Service and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane has urged all public servants to find innovative ways to deal with service delivery and improve efficiencies. Image: GCIS

Government needs innovation for service delivery

20 Aug 2014

Super Group's Peter Mountford says that while the group results were in line with expectations, margin pressures and "extremely challenging" business conditions. Image:

Super Group 'delivers' its own set of excellent results

Mark Allix 19 Aug 2014

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

David Furlonger 18 Aug 2014

Denel's Riaz Saloojee says that the company is now on a sustainable profit path and is venturing into new markets as a dynamic manufacturing company. Image:

Denel making sustainable profits again

Linda Ensor 18 Aug 2014

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has declared parts of the province a disaster area so that it can assist residents affected by the earthquake that destroyed homes in various parts of the province. Image: North West Provincial Government

Quake victims grateful for assistance

14 Aug 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has confirmed that billions will be spent on commuter rail infrastructure to try to persuade people to use railways rather than roads to get to and from work. Image: GCIS

Billions to be spent on railway commuter network

13 Aug 2014

Sanral's spokesman Vusi Mona says that R745m will be spent on initial work aimed at improving the road between East London and Port Elizabeth. Image:

Sanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road

12 Aug 2014

TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries

TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries

10 Aug 2014

Transnet's Siyabonga Gama is confident the company will raise R100bn in private investment to improve the railways infrastructure in South Africa. Image:

Transnet needs R100bn from private sector

Linda Ensor 8 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

one of the batch of 233 new locomotives that will be delivered to Transnet by General Electric. Transnet has received a R6bn guarantee from US-Exim for this deal. Image: Wikipedia

Transnet gets R6bn guarantee from US-Exim

Linda Ensor 8 Aug 2014

Despite its best efforts to keep all details about the Winelands toll roads secret, Sanral was ordered to hand over some documents to the City of Cape and the Right2Know campaign. Image:

Some of Sanral's tolling 'secrets'

6 Aug 2014

Standard Bank's Nicholas Nkosi says that sales to car rental companies climbed sharply while those among private buyers indicated the buyers were still under pressure. Image:

Car sales decline cushioned by seasonal buying

David Furlonger 5 Aug 2014

GE's Jeff Immelt says the company will commit R20bn to building infrastructure, capacity and skills in Africa between now and 2018. Image: GE

General Electric pledges R20bn for Africa by 2018

5 Aug 2014

Right2Know's Alison Tilley says the partial disclosure of documents is a victory for the Right2Know campaign to stop the Winelands toll roads. Image: Twitter

Right2Know wins case for Sanral tariff disclosure

Bekezela Phakathi 5 Aug 2014

KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu says architects have a key role to play in the eradication of slums and the infrastructural development of the province. Image:

Mchunu asks architects for help with PGDP

5 Aug 2014

Howard Dembovsky of the Justice Project says public transport in South Africa is not cheap and certainly not safe on public roads. Image:

Traffic toll another toll on e-toll roads

Paddy Hartdegen 31 Jul 2014

Sanral has applied to the Western Cape High Court in a bid to keep tolls on the N1 and N2 secret and not open to public scrutiny. Image:

Sanral asks court to keep Cape N1 tolls secret

Carol Paton 30 Jul 2014

SAP's Pfungwa Serima says the Internet of Things will have a major impact on consumers. Image:

Security a risk for 'Internet of Things'

Thabiso Mochiko 28 Jul 2014

The liquidation of Lumen Technologies may mean that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is able to call for new tenders of the R174-million Integrate Rapid Transport System for the city. Image:

Bus contract halted after company liquidated

25 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma says the New Development Bank brings with it tremendous development opportunities for Africa. He also called on Parliamentary members to conduct themselves with dignity and respect. Image: GCIS

Zuma responds to debate on Presidency's budget

25 Jul 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi claims that at least 800,000 jobs can be created from South Africa's 'ocean economy' that includes fishing and marine services. Image: GCIS

'Ocean economy' can create 800,000 jobs

More Matshediso 25 Jul 2014

SAB's Alan Clark says the first quarter produced strong growth for the company in Africa and Europe, which was partially offset by a drop in demand in Australia. Image: SABMiller

SABMiller first quarter total beverage volumes up 3%

Fifi Peters 24 Jul 2014

The order for new passenger trains from Prasa has boosted Alstom's earnings and its order book. Image: Prasa

SA train deal doubles Alstom's order book

Nick Hedley 24 Jul 2014

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters makes a bizarre claim that media houses and other unnamed people executed cyber-attacks on Sanral, causing billing problems. Image: GCIS

Cyber-attacks caused e-toll billing problems claims Peters

Linda Ensor 24 Jul 2014

Gautrain is already running 23 of its 24 train sets at peak times to satisfy demand from 55,000 passengers who commute between the two cities. Image: Gautrain

Peak-hour Gautrain pressure on transport systems

Errol Braithwaite 22 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on government and private sector companies to boost the maritime plans to provide services to the shipping industry. Image: GCIS

Maritime boost as development plan starts

21 Jul 2014

Three key areas crucial to delivering service excellence

Three key areas crucial to delivering service excellence

Gloria Torres 17 Jul 2014

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has extended the number of days that Gauteng e-toll users have to pay their tolls and qualify for discounts. Image: GCIS

More time to pay but e-toll resistance remains high

Linda Ensor 17 Jul 2014

Sasfin Private Equity's Neil Eppel says the company is looking to invest R50m a year in small- and medium-sized businesses in South Africa. Image:

Sasfin wants to invest in small businesses

Phakamisa Ndzamela 16 Jul 2014

Metrofile's Guy Kimble says that most South African businesses prefer paper records to electronic ones. Image: Metrofile

Paper records preferred to electronic ones claims survey

Thabiso Mochiko 16 Jul 2014

Bakwena responds to COSATU allegation on toll plaza

Bakwena responds to COSATU allegation on toll plaza

15 Jul 2014

New depot for Bakers SA

New depot for Bakers SA

10 Jul 2014

Gautrain is milking taxpayers of millions

Gautrain is milking taxpayers of millions

7 Jul 2014

Alon Lits of Uber says the transport scenario in Johannesburg is changing as more people are using taxi services to get around. Image:

Commuters catching Uber cabs

Nick Hedley 4 Jul 2014

OLG to revolutionise logistics education in SA

OLG to revolutionise logistics education in SA

3 Jul 2014

Dawn's Derek Tod has confirmed that Grohe will buy 51% of the Watertech businesses for R880m Image: Dawn

Grohe buys 51% of Dawn for R880m

Mark Allix 3 Jul 2014

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