LAST WEEK'S TOP STORIES ON FTW ONLINE

Could ANC attack
on US derail trade
relationships?
South Africa’s tenuous
inclusion in the newly
extended United States
African Growth and
Opportunity Act (Agoa)
– which is still subject
to restrictions – could
once again be in
jeopardy following a
strongly worded critique
against US foreign
policy by the African
National Congress
(ANC).
‘Massive
disruptions’
expected on Jhb
roads next month
The Johannesburg
Roads Agency (JRA) has
warned that, starting
next month, there
will be massive traffic
disruptions on several
of the city’s roads and
highways, particularly
the M1 and M2, as
upgrades and expansion
to bridges and roads get
under way.
Africa’s Top
10 recipients
of Chinese
investments
SA is ranked second
amongst the African
countries with the most
Chinese investments,
according to a study by
the US-based Brookings
Institution.
City Deep not
closing – Sars
City Deep will continue
to be a “dry sea port”
and will certainly not
face closure when the
new Customs Bills
come into effect,
according to Penny
Bologo, executive of
customs operations
at the South African
Revenue Service (Sars).
Logistics major’s
African strategy
pays off
Imperial Logistics has
delivered operating
profit growth, improved
margins and strong
revenue growth
according to its latest
financial results just
released.
And according
to chief business
development officer,
Cobus Rossouw, its
Africa division has been
the standout performer
in the past financial
year, achieving total
revenue growth of 15%
to R25.4 million.