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

Finance to poor countries key for COP17 talks

JOHANNESBURG: Governments will need to focus on financial support to developing countries at this year's climate change summit to be held in Durban, if these countries are to adapt to the effects of rapidly changing environmental conditions. COP17 (the 17th Congress of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change), will take place in Durban from 28 November to 9 December, 2011. 6 Sep 2011 09:33

Eskom pushing for mandatory power cuts

Eskom says that it may ask government to impose a mandatory Energy Conservation Scheme (ECS) to force domestic and commercial consumers to reduce power consumption by 10% according to an article published in Business Report. 26 Aug 2011 12:22

PPI sharply up at 8,9%

Producer price inflation increased by 8,9% in July mainly as a result of higher costs of fuel, food and electricity according to a report published in Business Report. The figures from Statistics South Africa show that the cost of goods leaving South African factories had increased by more than analysts had expected and will gradually feed through to the consumers. 26 Aug 2011 12:08

Inflation rate at 18-month high

South Africa's consumer inflation rate hit its highest level in 18-months on the back of rising food prices and Statistic South Africa says that the July CPI figure rose to 5,3% year-on-year, up from 5% in June. 26 Aug 2011 06:24

Farm workers maltreated says report

South African wine and fruit farm workers are being denied access to drinking water, cannot wash their hands and do not have access to toilets according to media reports published by the Mail & Guardian and Fin24. 23 Aug 2011 14:46

Boost for SA's emerging farmers

South Africa's emerging farmers are to get a R1 billion boost from the Land Bank through government-backed loans to help them develop their farms according to an article published by The New Age. 19 Aug 2011 10:12

SA business not exempt from global financial crisis

South African businesses are not immune from the ill-fated doom and gloom affecting Europe and America. Its affects are more far reaching than the banking crisis of 2008 and of course the resultant credit crunch, which shook Governments, business and consumer confidence. 18 Aug 2011 12:02

Confidence falls among SA's professionals

Confidence levels among South Africa's 3000 graduate professionals have deteriorated in the second quarter of the year, reports The Citizen. Confidence in the country's healthcare system, was just 46% down from 50% in the previous quarter and the reason appears to be on-going discussions over the introduction of a National Health Insurance scheme. 29 Jul 2011 12:12

Agricultural Research Council

The ARC's vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa. The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabilities to ensure that it becomes an organisation known for its excellence in its core area of business. 28 Jul 2011 14:45

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries strives towards a united and prosperous agricultural sector, with the aim of supporting sustainable agricultural development. The departmental values are underpinned by the ethos of "Vuk'uzenzele". The direct interpretation of self-reliance is built upon to capture the spirit of South Africans as people who want to help build a better life for all. 28 Jul 2011 13:56

New UK distributor for Distell

Matthew Clark (MC), considered one of the UK's leading distributors, representing producers throughout the world, has been appointed to distribute Nederburg, Fleur du Cap, Durbanville Hills, Pongracz and Drostdy-Hof for Distell through its extensive network of restaurant and pub chains, style bars and independent licensed premises. 10 Mar 2011 11:12

RSA Market Agents comes to Cape Town

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for the Western Cape, Gerrit van Rensburg, officially opened the fifth agency for market agency group, RSA Market Agents, in Cape Town on 1 March 2011. The agency joins Johannesburg, Durban, Bloemfontein and Tshwane markets, rounding off its presence on the five leading fresh markets in the country. Fresh produce markets (19 in total) posted a turnover for 2009/10 in excess of R9.4 billion and handled over 3 million tons of fruit and vegetables. 9 Mar 2011 08:51