Uncertainty keeps investors away
While the ‘Ramaphoria’ factor has seen business confidence rise 11 points to 45 in the first quarter – the highest in three years – South Africa is not out of the woods.
SA needs consultation before signing free-trade deal South African
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that his government needed more time to consult relevant stakeholders about the continental free trade area treaty before signing it.
Listeria: Third Tiger Brands factory closes
A third Tiger Brands factory in Pretoria has closed after “very low levels of Listeria” were found in products, according to a statement from the packaged goods company.
Ramaphosa pushes investment in Zim
President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged state-owned companies and the private sector to invest in Zimbabwe in order to support the country’s efforts to revitalise its economy.
Letter – Minister of Transport’s expenses ‘through the roof’
Replies to questions posed to the minister reveal shocking information about the expenses of the office of the Minister of Transport.
Vessel queues up at RBCT
There was a significant increase in vessel queues and delays at the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) according to Platts’ trade flow software, cFlow