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South Africa to make public plans to boost local vehicle production

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Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says that National Science Week boosts interest in science, innovation, engineering and technology. Image: GCIS

National Science Week underway

5 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

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Kagiso PMI falls to 45.9 in July

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 1 Aug 2014

June PPI for final manufactured goods

June PPI for final manufactured goods

1 Aug 2014

Grindrod's Alan Olivier says Brimstone's contribution, along with Calulo and Solethu will add value for shareholders

Grindrod, Brimstone deal worth R1.6bn completed

Mark Allix 1 Aug 2014

Thai automotive industry interested in SA

Thai automotive industry interested in SA

31 Jul 2014

Hulamin's David Austin says the new line of cans are cheaper to transport and provide better recycling volumes. Image: Hulamin

Hulamin's earnings up 42% on weaker rand

Mark Allix 30 Jul 2014

AECI's Mark Dytor is looking for opportunities in other parts of the world because of strikes in SA and the weak state of the economy. Image: AECI

AECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA

Nick Hedley 30 Jul 2014

Spur sold food worth R5,5-billion in the year to June. Bet the waiters didn't earn 550m in tips.

Spur sells food worth R5.5bn in a year

28 Jul 2014

Samsung to build R220m TV factory in Durban

Samsung to build R220m TV factory in Durban

28 Jul 2014

Hulamin's David Austin says the exchange rates are hurting Hulamin's profits and cheaper imports are reducing market share. Image: Hulamin

Hulamin makes R130m on R4.6bn revenue

28 Jul 2014

SAP's Pfungwa Serima says the Internet of Things will have a major impact on consumers. Image:

Security a risk for 'Internet of Things'

Thabiso Mochiko 28 Jul 2014

SA, Angola boost trade ties

SA, Angola boost trade ties

28 Jul 2014

Phumudzo Maphaha, the Presiding Officer at the Commission of Inquiry into the collapse of the Tongaat Mall. Image:

Tongaat Mall plans not approved

25 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma says the New Development Bank brings with it tremendous development opportunities for Africa. He also called on Parliamentary members to conduct themselves with dignity and respect. Image: GCIS

Zuma responds to debate on Presidency's budget

25 Jul 2014

Ellies Holdings' Wayne Samson says group performance was hurt by delays in the roll-out of digital terrestrial television. Image: Ellies Holdings.

Ellies earnings drop as demand weakens

24 Jul 2014

SAB's Alan Clark says the first quarter produced strong growth for the company in Africa and Europe, which was partially offset by a drop in demand in Australia. Image: SABMiller

SABMiller first quarter total beverage volumes up 3%

Fifi Peters 24 Jul 2014

The order for new passenger trains from Prasa has boosted Alstom's earnings and its order book. Image: Prasa

SA train deal doubles Alstom's order book

Nick Hedley 24 Jul 2014

PwC's Johan Potgieter says that digital and mobility are key issues that need to be addressed by businesses in South Africa. Image: LinkedIn

Mobile technology expansion needed

23 Jul 2014

Anthony Clark of Vuvani says that a deal between Clover and Bowler Metcalf would make strategic sense. Image: Twitter

Clover-Bowler deal 'makes sense' say analysts

Nick Hedley 23 Jul 2014

Citrus Black Spot was found in a consignment of lemons from South Africa that landed in The Netherlands. Image:

Probe into Citrus Black Spot by government

23 Jul 2014

DTI Minister Rob Davies says incentives for the automotive, clothing and textile industries are paying dividends for South Africa's economic growth. Image: GCIS

Automotive and textile sectors to get more support

23 Jul 2014

Political risk cover 'make or break' for power projects in Sub-Saharan Africa

Political risk cover 'make or break' for power projects in Sub-Saharan Africa

23 Jul 2014

The collapse of the Tongaat Mall was not a result of bad design but only 6 reinforcing bars were used instead of 19 as specified and the concrete sections did not bond as they were poured at different times. Image:

Tongaat Mall's design was not flawed says engineer

22 Jul 2014

The DTI's Lionel October says that year-long negotiations have resulted in Samsung undertaking to open a manufacturing plant at Dube Tradeport in KwaZulu-Natal. Image: DTI

Samsung's first African factory goes up in Dube

Nick Hedley 22 Jul 2014

Operation Phakisa to move SA forward

Operation Phakisa to move SA forward

21 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on government and private sector companies to boost the maritime plans to provide services to the shipping industry. Image: GCIS

Maritime boost as development plan starts

21 Jul 2014

AgriSA's Dawie Maree warns that input costs for farmers will increase sharply if the zero-rating on goods and services bought by farmers is scrapped. Image:

Plan to scrap VAT concessions for farmers

Amanda Visser 21 Jul 2014

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

Dangerous gamble for SA motor industry

Dangerous gamble for SA motor industry

David Furlonger 21 Jul 2014

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