Will the R1,5 billion SAA borrowed rescue it?

[Chris Moerdyk] So, South African Airways (SAA) has just borrowed R1,5 billion from two banks to keep alive while it "waits for government to accept its turnaround strategy." 7 May 2013 06:49

Seven stages in becoming an industry expert

[Douglas Kruger] From Amoeba to Icon; where do you currently rank in your industry's natural progression? In this piece, I walk you through the seven stages of development as you strive to position yourself as an industry expert. [video] 13 Apr 2013 06:31

Top 10 New Year's resolutions for employers

[Johan Botes] Here are some resolutions for 2013 for you that you, as an employer, may well find useful. Get them right now - and avoid any unpleasant surprises during the year. 31 Dec 2012 07:37

Business lessons to be learned from 1time airline

[Nthabeleng Meso] In the preceding week I was looking forward to my flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg over the weekend. However my excitement was short lived; on Friday afternoon I was one among the thousand of people who heard via e.tv news that 1time Airline had filed for liquidation. 6 Nov 2012 08:49

South Africa needs to enter remarketing

[Richard Mullins] Companies that want to position themselves to drive business value from digital marketing must start working towards mastering the discipline of remarketing or risk getting left behind by nimbler rivals. 1 Nov 2012 06:36

As a brand, SAA is a lucky survivor

[Chris Moerdyk] Right now, the South African Airways scenario represents a classic case history of just how hard one has to work to destroy or at least significantly damage a brand. Because, in spite of all sorts of negative elements that should see consumers cold shouldering the brand and flying on other airlines, this simply hasn't happened. 24 Oct 2012 05:52

Law enforcement, not speed reduction, will reduce road carnage

[Wayne Duvenage] South Africa's road accident deaths are among the highest in the world, with only undeveloped countries such as Eritrea, Angola, Ethiopia, The Gambia and war-torn countries like Iraq and Afghanistan registering higher figures. 18 Jan 2012 10:44

New single cab for under R50 000?

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] A shining new half-ton bakkie for less than R50 000 on sale in South Africa? Yep, your eyes aren't deceiving you, nor is it April Fools Day. 8 Nov 2011 06:39

Taxis should be trading on integrity and reputation

[Thabani Khumalo] Does reputation matter? If you can ask SA National Taxi Council (Santaco), after its media conference, where it announced its intention to expand to the airline transport, I guees Santaco would say "yes". In today's news-driven and fast changing business environment, building and maintaining a strong corporate reputation is vital. 12 Oct 2011 11:27

IATA forecasts tough year for airline operators

[Paddy Hartdegen] The International Air Transport Association has forecast that the global aviation industry will make profits of almost US$7-billion this year but warns that the recovery in air travel is weak as tourism levels are down in the wake of the global economic uncertainty. 23 Sep 2011 14:23

Santaco plan to launch passenger liner

[Paddy Hartdegen] The South African National Taxi Association's airline made its maiden flight last week when a plane carrying a number of passengers, government officials, businessmen and media representatives flew from Lanseria to Bisho. 19 Sep 2011 13:53

Quantas strike disrupts 65 flights

[Paddy Hartdegen] As the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand hots up, hundreds of passengers who had booked on Quantas flights have had their travel plans disrupted because of a strike by ground staff at Australian airports. 19 Sep 2011 13:47

Seven new cranes for Durban Container Terminal

[Paddy Hartdegen] Transnet has placed orders for seven new ship-to-shore cranes for the Durban Container Terminal. The cranes have a tandem lifting capability and can lift two 12-metre containers at once or four six metres ones. 14 Sep 2011 13:28

Long Beach - where everyone knows your name...

[Rod Baker] With a staff that deserves Olympic Gold for the amount of attention they lavish on you, and an organisation that will ensure your stay will be special, it's very hard to beat. But that's Long Beach Mauritius for you. 5 Sep 2011 06:49

AA's five golden safety tips

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] With just days to go before Easter weekend the AA has appealed to motorists to exercise extra vigilance during this period when the roads are exceptionally busy. 18 Apr 2011 06:52

Maputo - more than you'd expect

[Brian Berkman] Most who leave Cape Town to live in Johannesburg do so to advance their careers, some leave because the weather is better - I'd leave Cape Town for Johannesburg to be closer to Maputo, just 45-minutes flight from OR Tambo. 28 Mar 2011 10:16

Oh the joys of flight...

[Brian Berkman] The reason that not much is written about positive experiences in flight is that unless one is travelling in first class it is at best bearable. Most often, however, it is unpleasantly challenging to our very core. 22 Nov 2010 12:01