New requirements for exports to the DRC
The Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially announced that it has terminated the services of Mitchell Cotts Maritime and Frabrmar Srl to issue shipping documentation for that country.
Barloworld restructures
The Barloworld Group has merged its automotive and logistics divisions.
KZN flexing wine muscle as Western Cape buckles under heat
In a classic case of bucking an age-old trend, namely cultivating wine on the western extremities of South Africa where the climate is closest to Mediterranean climes, local viticulturists are successfully growing grapes in the unlikeliest of places – the Drakensberg.
Nzimande wants freight transported on SA-owned ships
Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has called on the mining and energy sectors to hold “urgent” consultation meetings in order to direct freight shipping to South African-owned ships.
Cane crop watchdog urges government to act against sugar tax
South Africa’s sugar farming industry, a sector that claims to have lost R1.3 billion in earnings since the advent of health taxation in April last year, has urged government to intervene or see cane croppers go belly up.
Zimbabwe hikes customs, excise duty 300%
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has hiked customs and excise duties by 300 percent.
SA becoming more attractive mining investment prospect – survey
Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has welcomed South Africa’s latest improved global mining ranking.
Rosy prospects for SA international trade – economist
The significant contribution made by manufacturing to the 1.4% growth recorded in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2018 has drawn positive reaction from all sectors of industry, but the 0.8% overall growth rate for the year remains a concern.
