PRETORIA: Economic cooperation and trade between China and South Africa which have developed fast, have potential for growth, says Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Rob Davies. 30 Sep 2015
SA's formal sector shed jobs in the second quarter, which is not surprising given the economic contraction over the period. The sector employed an estimated 8.944 million people in the second quarter, down from 8.945 million employees in the first quarter, Statistics SA's latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) survey showed. 30 Sep 2015
CAPE TOWN: State-owned airline South African Express is not expecting significant growth in passenger numbers in the year ahead and will be pinning its profit expectations on the implementation of its turnaround and cost containment strategy. 29 Sep 2015
Gary Hamilton
Postbox Courier, a courier service aimed specifically at South Africans who shop online, or businesses importing or purchasing goods from the US, Europe or Asia, has been launched. It offers SA online shoppers or businesses looking to import goods to SA a reliable, efficient and affordable service that will save them up to 70% in overseas shipping costs. 29 Sep 2015
Information is power, the saying goes. That has proven to be true of the modern retail environment where the power rests with consumers - and where retailers are no longer able to push product to an uneducated public. 29 Sep 2015
Captain of Cape Orchid Edgardo De ASIs with the three South African cadets placed on the vessel for six months. They are [L-R] Samkelo Ndongeni (25) a deck cadet from Ngqushwa near King Williams Town, Thembani Mazingi (24) an engine cadet from Cofimvaba, and Gordon Sekatang (26), also an engine cadet from Nelspruit.
SALDANHA BAY: Cape Orchid, a new merchant vessel flying South Africa's flag, is the first to be registered on the Ship's Registry since 1985. Swift moves are in place to develop South Africa's locally owned commercial shipping fleet. 28 Sep 2015
On the opening day of the World Routes Strategy Summit in Durban, the plight of African airlines took centre stage with the lack of liberalisation placed at the centre of African airlines' woes. This leading to non-African airlines' domination of the continental airspace. Aviation stakeholders need to use every opportunity to put pressure on governments to do good on their promise to open up the African skies. 25 Sep 2015
WhereIsMyTransport is dedicated to improving the commuter experience in developing countries. With the dynamic WhereIsMyTransport app it aims to achieve a seamless travel experience for the public by providing local travel information, alternative routes and available transport modes. 25 Sep 2015
With logistics, agro-processing, chemical and energy sectors as its main growth drivers over the past 18 months, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is confident that investment momentum within the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) can generate R4,7-billion for the regional economy. 25 Sep 2015
JOHANNESBURG: A 30% drop in traffic on roads leading to Sandton, and into the business hub itself, during the EcoMobility Festival would be a success, the City of Johannesburg said on Tuesday, 22 September. 25 Sep 2015
South Africa's geographical location presents compelling opportunities for increased levels of trade and a thriving maritime industry as it is situated in one of the busiest and most prominent international sea routes. Operation Phakisa, an initiative with the aim to fast-track economic growth programmes, has the ability to unlock the economic potential of South Africa's oceans and maritime sector, which Government has identified as an industry which offers opportunity for significant growth, according to Frederick Jacobs, Chairman of Maersk SA (Pty) Ltd. 24 Sep 2015
Gavin Mansour
Hasbro has announced that it has started shipping directly from its South Africa subsidiary. By directly supplying South Africa's leading toy retailers, the move underscores Hasbro's strategy to build a stronger presence in emerging markets and will allow the company to build deeper partnerships with existing and new retailers and consumers in SA. 23 Sep 2015
South Africa is preparing to invest billions of rands in a newer, faster rail network that will help the rail industry to recapture its share of the transport sector. 23 Sep 2015
JOHANNESBURG: Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has called on members of the public to make a meaningful contribution to the process of formulating the country's National Rail Policy. 22 Sep 2015
The volume of goods transported (payload) decreased 5.7% in July 2015 compared with July 2014, figures from Stats SA showed. 22 Sep 2015
The Twentieth Century has been referred to as the Century of the environment. More demands are being placed on companies to declare their footprints as well as the footprint of the products that they produce. This information is not only required by customers but by consumers as well. Sustainability has become a non-negotiable for current and future business environments. 22 Sep 2015
The upcoming Responsible Care Transportation of Dangerous Goods seminar, organised by Chemical & Allied Industries' Association (CAIA), is timely with October set aside as transport month. The seminar takes place in Johannesburg on 22 September and in Durban on 29 September 2015 and CAIA encourages its members, allied industries, students and academics in the transportation and logistics areas to attend. 21 Sep 2015
Supply chain services and solutions provider, Barloworld Logistics, has acquired environmental solutions company, -re. Reflecting its new standing, re- has undergone a brand makeover and has been renamed 'SmartMatta'. 21 Sep 2015
PRETORIA: Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says the global economic crisis has affected economic growth in the country over the last four years, prompting a deceleration in the rate of growth. 21 Sep 2015
Taxi operators found guilty of violent crimes should lose their operating licences, South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) president, Philip Taaibosch, said. 18 Sep 2015
![Captain of Cape Orchid Edgardo De ASIs with the three South African cadets placed on the vessel for six months. They are [L-R] Samkelo Ndongeni (25) a deck cadet from Ngqushwa near King Williams Town, Thembani Mazingi (24) an engine cadet from Cofimvaba, and Gordon Sekatang (26), also an engine cadet from Nelspruit.](https://biz-file.com/c/1509/313649-240x135.jpg?2)
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