Exports in the Western Cape are picking up on the back of a weaker rand which is good news for the province, says Michael Henning, general manager of Easyclear. But while the Western Cape continues to show some growth in exports the market remains tough. “And it is likely to become tougher as the economy braces itself for some serious cost increases – including the soaring fuel price. We expect that there will be attempts by business in the next few months to cut costs and this may yield some growth through competition.” INSERT & CAPTION Exports are picking up on the back of a weaker rand which is good news for the province. – Michael Henning
