SA's arms industry is
highly developed, but more investment is needed to keep SA in the technology race if it is to remain competitive. Not only can the sector be a far bigger foreign-exchange earner, but it can also be a far bigger generator of skills and jobs.
Some of us might sometimes think of the agricultural sector as one in which technology is used in farm machinery, some farm operations, and not much else. Wrong! The sector, in fact, is evermore technology "savvy" and now agriculture is
sparking the creative talents of developers.
SA has entered the war on piracy, and now there has been a
large order for an SA-designed VPS Anti-piracy device. South African company Vessel Protection Systems (VPS) has won a large order to supply commercial charterers with more than 90 anti-pirate devices invented and perfected by VPS in Cape Town.
South African Airways has plans for new investments, so the government
guarantee for SAA is "not a bail-out", or so the cash-strapped airline's annual general meeting heard last week.
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The resignation of the CEO and two senior managers at SA Airways was regrettable, Parliament's portfolio committee on public enterprises said on Tuesday. 
Middle East hubs and airlines are leading the way to confront and overcome the serious challenges to global aviation growth and stability and bring about positive change in the industry. That was the message given by James Hogan, Etihad Airways' president and CEO, in his keynote address to delegates at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Passenger Symposium taking place in Abu Dhabi. 
Mango recently carried its nine millionth passenger a month before its sixth anniversary. This year Mango will operate nearly 14 000 flights, up 35% from 2010 with on-going investment planned in innovation and operational efficiencies. The airline's investment into its Lanseria airport operation and the roll-out of Wi-Fi across its fleet is delivering a ramp to future growth. 
As the only South African airline invited to compete in the third annual SimpliFlying Awards for Excellence in Social Media, kulula added to its kudos by coming second in the competition, held in Amsterdam earlier this month. 
According to Ports and Ships website, Transnet National Ports Authority's (TNPA's) latest port tariff application promises to bring some relief in certain sectors of the import and export markets. 
South Africa's bulk exports rose by 14.3% year-on-year (y/y) in September‚ data from the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) showed on Tuesday. 
The details of the electronic toll collection contract (ETC) should not be kept confidential‚ the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) said on Monday, 15 October 2012. 
