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Transpaco's Phillip Abelheim says that the effects of the recent strike, coupled with high energy and labour costs are taking a toll on the company's performance. Image:

Transpaco continues to feel strike effects

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Child labour remains a scourge in South Africa and the Department of Labour and various non-governmental organisations are working to prevent exploitation of children by ruthless adults. Image:

Measures implemented to reduce child labour and exploitation

21 Aug 2014

Eskom's new Chief Executive Tshediso Matona has worked closely with Eskom's board over the years and is believed to have a sound understanding of the problems facing the parastatal. Image:

New 'generation star' Matona to keeps lights on

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A tax of 20% mooted for sugary drinks

A tax of 20% mooted for sugary drinks

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

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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

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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

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Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

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IWC becomes official southern Africa distributor for SATI Filters

IWC becomes official southern Africa distributor for SATI Filters

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Charlotte Mathews 18 Aug 2014

Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says that the informal sector has basically stagnated in the past 12 years and made a small contribution to growing South Africa's economy. Image Stats SA

Informal sector stagnates amid employment woes

Amanda Visser 18 Aug 2014

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

David Furlonger 18 Aug 2014

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Drinkers cannot discern between major beer brands

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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 praised members of the Kopanang Primary Agricultural Cooperative for the work they are doing in bringing wealth and jobs to the people of the province. Image:

Rural cooperative wins NW entrepreneur award

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President Jacob Zuma says that the anniversary of the Marikana deaths should represent a time for reflection on peace and tolerance between the people of South Africa. Image:

Reflection and recommitment from Marikana anniversary

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Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who takes over as Chairman of the SADC for the next year has called on member countries to improve infrastructure, economic integration and beneficiation of minerals. Image:

SADC wants economic integration and infrastructure development

Chris Bathembu 18 Aug 2014

Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina says government will 'create' 100 black industrialist and through them, promote economic growth in South Africa. Image: Twitter

Government to 'create' 100 black industrialists

Nosihle Shelembe 15 Aug 2014

Illegal power connections under spotlight

Illegal power connections under spotlight

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Minister of Minerals Ngoako Ramatlhodi says living conditions of South Africa's mines have to be improved.

Mining lekgotla underway at Gallagher Estate

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Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

14 Aug 2014

Hyundai will start assembling vans in South Africa at a new plant in Benoni. Image: Hyundai

Hyundai's delivery vans to be assembled in SA

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Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has urged Reiger Park residents to work with government to create jobs and small enterprises in the township. Image:

Makhura to help Reiger Park create jobs

12 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

The number of work-days lost to strikes in South Africa in the years between 2005 and 2009 were the highest of any country in the world according to figures released by the Department of Labour. Image:

SA's bargaining structures need to change

11 Aug 2014

Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming

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Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 8 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

Jo'burg's Executive Mayor Parks Tau says that real progress is being made in the fight against cable theft, departmental fraud and illegal cable connections. Image:

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Nosihle Shelembe 8 Aug 2014

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AECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA

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

Mobile technology expansion needed

23 Jul 2014

AFI appoints CSA as communication partner

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Child labour remains a scourge in South Africa and the Department of Labour and various non-governmental organisations are working to prevent exploitation of children by ruthless adults. Image:

Measures implemented to reduce child labour and exploitation

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New 'generation star' Matona to keeps lights on

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A tax of 20% mooted for sugary drinks

A tax of 20% mooted for sugary drinks

20 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

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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

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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

Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

Could Africa become like China?

Jana Marais 19 Aug 2014

IWC becomes official southern Africa distributor for SATI Filters

IWC becomes official southern Africa distributor for SATI Filters

18 Aug 2014

SA needs its Integrated Energy Planning

SA needs its Integrated Energy Planning

Charlotte Mathews 18 Aug 2014

Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says that the informal sector has basically stagnated in the past 12 years and made a small contribution to growing South Africa's economy. Image Stats SA

Informal sector stagnates amid employment woes

Amanda Visser 18 Aug 2014

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

David Furlonger 18 Aug 2014

Britain's top beer writer, Ben McFarland (Left) says that all major brands of lager do taste much the same and suggests drinkers should start drinking craft beers if they want to experience different tastes. Image:

Drinkers cannot discern between major beer brands

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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 praised members of the Kopanang Primary Agricultural Cooperative for the work they are doing in bringing wealth and jobs to the people of the province. Image:

Rural cooperative wins NW entrepreneur award

18 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma says that the anniversary of the Marikana deaths should represent a time for reflection on peace and tolerance between the people of South Africa. Image:

Reflection and recommitment from Marikana anniversary

18 Aug 2014

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who takes over as Chairman of the SADC for the next year has called on member countries to improve infrastructure, economic integration and beneficiation of minerals. Image:

SADC wants economic integration and infrastructure development

Chris Bathembu 18 Aug 2014

Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina says government will 'create' 100 black industrialist and through them, promote economic growth in South Africa. Image: Twitter

Government to 'create' 100 black industrialists

Nosihle Shelembe 15 Aug 2014

Illegal power connections under spotlight

Illegal power connections under spotlight

14 Aug 2014

Minister of Minerals Ngoako Ramatlhodi says living conditions of South Africa's mines have to be improved.

Mining lekgotla underway at Gallagher Estate

14 Aug 2014

Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

14 Aug 2014

Hyundai will start assembling vans in South Africa at a new plant in Benoni. Image: Hyundai

Hyundai's delivery vans to be assembled in SA

David Furlonger 13 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

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has urged Reiger Park residents to work with government to create jobs and small enterprises in the township. Image:

Makhura to help Reiger Park create jobs

12 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

The number of work-days lost to strikes in South Africa in the years between 2005 and 2009 were the highest of any country in the world according to figures released by the Department of Labour. Image:

SA's bargaining structures need to change

11 Aug 2014

Suntech opens subsidiary company in South Africa

Suntech opens subsidiary company in South Africa

8 Aug 2014

Exporters Club recognises Ford with merit award

Exporters Club recognises Ford with merit award

8 Aug 2014

Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming

Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 8 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

Jo'burg's Executive Mayor Parks Tau says that real progress is being made in the fight against cable theft, departmental fraud and illegal cable connections. Image:

22 arrested for defrauding City of Johannesburg

Nosihle Shelembe 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

SA June manufacturing production up 0.5% y/y

SA June manufacturing production up 0.5% y/y

7 Aug 2014

Solar panel production plant launched in Cape Town

Solar panel production plant launched in Cape Town

6 Aug 2014

Jinko Solar is now manufacturing solar panels in Cape Town at its new factory in Epping. Image:

Solar panel factory unlocks more sun power in Western Cape

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

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

Jabu Mabuza, BUSA President said much needed to be done to improve relationships between employers and employees. Image:

Zuma asks USA not to alienate South Africa

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

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