Transnet shows promising growth

Figures released by Transnet on Tuesday 26 October 2010 for the six months to 30 September 2010, show a 7.6% growth in revenue to R18.7 billion. Profit for the period is up 35% to R1.7 billion, reflecting the ongoing productivity improvements throughout the business, which had a positive impact on the return on assets. Cash generated from operations increased by 13.5% to R8.7 billion, demonstrating the company's ability to generate strong and sustainable cash flows. 28 Oct 2010 09:09

Logistics reports highlight sector's economic importance

The 2010 World Bank Report Connecting to Compete: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy, rates South Africa 28th out of 155 countries on the global Logistics Performance Index (LPI), indicating an increasingly competitive sector, with the potential to outperform much larger, more established economies. 27 Oct 2010 11:50

Hope for full global economic recovery in 2010 diminishes

NEW YORK, US: After an upbeat start to the year with two consecutive quarters of increases in optimism, global consumer confidence fell three points in September to an Index of 90 as consumers' hopes for a full economic recovery this year fades in most parts of the world, according to the latest edition of the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index. 27 Oct 2010 06:22

China to get Zandvliet wines

A five-year sales and distribution agreement has been signed between Zandvliet Estate, Johannesburg-based export service suppliers CJ&MG and SA Valley to provide mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and other countries in the region with wines. 11 Mar 2011 10:31

Local auto show gets local, international approval

The Automechanika South Africa trade fair, which opened at the Johannesburg Expo Centre yesterday 9 March 2011, saw international and local supporters express their support of the automotive industry in South Africa and Gauteng in particular. 10 Mar 2011 11:21

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

Polish Embassy media briefing: Potential for SA-Poland trade

The Polish Embassy will be hosting a media breakfast today, Wednesday 9 March 2011 in Houghton to present the role Poland can play in creating a sustainable trade relationship with South Africa. Poland has an untapped production, manufacturing and human resource capability that would allow for the further development of this dynamic trade link between the two countries. 9 Mar 2011 09:52

Care for a cup of civet coffee?

The Haas Coffee Collective, attached to the lifestyle design store of hand-made objects, Haas Design Collective in Rose Street in the Bo-Kaap, Cape Town offers some of the rarest and most expensive coffees available in South Africa. 4 Mar 2011 10:09

Dti launches system for SA exporters

An early warning system has been launched by government to help ensure South African export companies are aware of technical changes to export regulations. 3 Mar 2011 13:54

Auto industry to host investor conference

An investor conference will be hosted by the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), a subsidiary of Blue IQ, as part of the international Automechanika Trade Fair 2011. The AIDC will also be launching its investor handbook: Gauteng's Automotive Value Proposition 2011. Media are invited to register to attend the event. 3 Mar 2011 10:03

February cars sales: More good news for manufacturers, dealers

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Commenting on the new vehicle sales statistics for February 2011, released this morning, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) says that new car sales in particular, as well as medium and heavy commercial vehicle sales, have registered exceptional gains compared to the corresponding month last year. 2 Mar 2011 12:48

China arrives, ready for business

IMEXPO, the first SADC/China trade fair and conference, supported by the dti and the SADC Secretariat, has confirmed that 13 of the 15 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries are participating and a trade delegation of over 60 companies from China will attend. 25 Feb 2011 10:36

Adversity produces unique whisky

Following the collapse of the Glenfiddich distillery roofs during the exceptionally heavy snowstorms in January 2010 in Scotland, the distillery has released a new whisky, the Snow Phoenix. 25 Feb 2011 10:32