VW exec warns of possible Brexit effect on Uitenhage
South Africa’s manufacturing sector will have to pay careful attention to future job protection in the run-up to Brexit and its October 31 deadline, Volkswagen’s top executive for its local operations has said.
Delays at SA ports worsen as ‘unofficial strike’ continues
Efforts to resolve vessel berthing delays at Durban harbour appeared to be going nowhere as Transnet seemed hard-pressed to assuage industry fears about port-side strike action over the alleged non-payment of bonuses.
Shipping growth forecast downgraded
Maritime consultants Drewry today downgraded their 2019 growth forecast for global multipurpose shipping to 3% from its initial 3.9% following “a series of existential fears”.
Book now for Sars RLA roadshow
The South African Revenue Service (Sars) will hold a series of information sessions around the country on the new customs acts’
registration, licensing and accreditation (RLA) process.
May heralds trade surplus but export picture remains bleak
South Africa’s export figures have rebounded in May by R1.75 billion, the Reserve Bank has announced.
Kiwi farmer flies the fruit’s flag for South Africa
A KwaZulu Natal producer of gold kiwi fruit, whose gusty venture was largely dismissed as too risky and cost intensive, is proving his detractors wrong with solid sales.
World Bank announces bailout for Eskom
The World Bank is holding firm to its belief that Eskom is too big to break with news of a R230-billion bailout for the debt-ridden, capacitycompromised power utility.
First ‘paperless’ container shipped to the Netherlands
The first paperless door-todoor tracked container has been shipped from Korea to the Samsung SDS warehouse in the Netherlands via the Port of Rotterdam last week using the blockchain platform DELIVER.
