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

Bosch Holdings appoints new chief executive

Michael Gibbon has been appointed chief executive of leading multi-disciplinary consulting, project engineering, construction and operational management group Bosch Holdings. Formerly managing director of Bosch Projects, Gibbon will take up his new position on 1 February 2012. He will replace current chief executive, Clive Swaisland, who is stepping down to pursue personal interests. 1 Feb 2012 07:31

US$6.9bn needed to upgrade North-South Corridor

Billions of dollars will be needed to upgrade and maintain the North-South Corridor road network said President Jacob Zuma. 31 Jan 2012 10:55

Airbus wings crack but "are safe to fly"

Airbus has admitted that there are manufacturing and design flaws in the wings of the A380 super-sized passenger jets but insists that the planes are safe to fly. Cracks were found in a small number of parts used in the wings and reported to Airbus by different airline operators, according to a Business Report report. 26 Jan 2012 16:39

SA, Qatar strengthen relations

Infrastructure development between South Africa and Qatar is set to intensify in the future. This emerged after a meeting between President Jacob Zuma and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani in Doha during a visit by Zuma, who stopped over in Qatar earlier this week while en route to the World Economic Forum, set to take place in Davos. 26 Jan 2012 08:16

Electricity pricing policy to be revised?

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has postponed public hearings on the planned price increases of electricity and Business Live speculates that the government is now likely to change its electricity policy. 25 Jan 2012 13:53

Lephalale military strip eyed as airport

Limpopo is considering converting the Lephalale military airstrip into a full civilian airport, provincial transport officials said on Monday. 24 Jan 2012 10:56