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SA's unemployment rate hits record 34.4%
24th August 2021 By: News24Wire

Unemployment has hit a record high of 34.4%, or 7.8-million jobless people. Stats SA released the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the second quarter on Tuesday. This is the highest unemployment... 


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US moves to secure critical minerals for EV supply chain
20th August 2021 By: Darren Parker

Modern civilisation was built on fossil fuels, with the invention and commercialisation of the internal combustion engine during the 1800s setting the stage for petroleum-based vehicles to be... 


Vehicle markets gaining momentum
23rd July 2021

Reflecting on the new-vehicle-sales statistics for last month, naamsa | The Automotive Business Council said that the recovery in the new-vehicle market is gaining momentum in line with industry... 


BMR says South Africa’s population has grown to 60.5m
15th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

A report compiled by the Bureau of Market Research’s (BMR’s) demographic research division estimates that the South African population has increased to about 60.5-million by mid-year. This is... 


THE RIGHT STUFF It is important for clients to ensure that they purchase quality products from reputable suppliers
Price volatility affecting pipe manufacturing
25th June 2021 By: Darren Parker

Price volatility in the plastics industry has been extreme over the past year, owing to the impact of Covid-19 on the supply of input chemicals, such as alcohol. Moreover, the subsequent lockdown,... 


Pandemic has presented ‘economic reset’ opportunities
Pandemic has presented ‘economic reset’ opportunities
23rd June 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Boitumelo Moloi said on Wednesday that while the Covid-19 pandemic has been catastrophic, it has, in many ways, presented a lot of economic reset... 


PLANT POWER
PPC has invested substantially in improving its various plants technologies and infrastructure to maximise efficacy
Collaborative effort needed to reignite sector
11th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

To address the effects of the lack of infrastructure projects in South Africa, cement manufacturer Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) MD Njombo Lekula has called for industry and government to work... 


NEW DAWN
The implementation of proposed infrastructure projects will uplift the much needed demand of cement and concrete in South Africa
Projects, tariffs could boost sector demand
11th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

Although the local cement and concrete sector is experiencing its lowest production and supply levels in years, industry body Cement and Concrete South Africa (CCSA) CEO Bryan Perrie says earmarked... 


Survey shows African business leaders have positive outlook for 2021
9th June 2021 By: Donna Slater

Professional services firm PwC’s twenty-fourth yearly ‘Global CEO Survey’ finds that CEOs have an improved outlook and record high optimism about the global economy, with 68% of CEOs in Africa... 


LIZ KOLOBE 
Agile Capital has announced that it is open to exploring new opportunities and is looking to deploy the capital it has available in its fourth private equity fund
Pandemic highlights investment opportunities
4th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of strengthening supply chains in Africa to reduce reliance on other continents, where possible, private equity investment firm Agile Capital principal... 


PLUGGED IN
The sub-Saharan Africa recovery is on on trend with the rest of the world
Sub-Saharan Africa rebound significantly lower than globally
4th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

A smaller contraction in 2020 and a sharper growth rebound in 2021 have led to predictions of a global rebound of about 5.6%; however, sub-Saharan Africa will lag behind, with the slowest recovery... 


SA is in third wave of pandemic – AfroCentric
SA is in third wave of pandemic – AfroCentric
27th May 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

JSE-listed, diversified majority black-owned health group AfroCentric has revealed that its latest data confirms that South Africa is experiencing a third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. AfroCentric... 


Geospatial issues impact inequality levels in Southern Africa
Geospatial issues impact inequality levels in Southern Africa
21st May 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

Professor Vimal Ranchhod from the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit at the University of Cape Town (UCT) says data show there is a strong geospatial component when it comes to... 


DEAN NARAINSAMY We are losing key resources and skills sets to emigration
Construction turnaround requires collaboration
21st May 2021 By: Darren Parker

Partnerships between the private and public sectors are paramount to turning the built environment and construction sectors around in South Africa, says engineering firm Aecom Africa programme cost... 


BLUE SKIES AHEAD
Hope remains for the construction sector as policy makers seem to be committed to infrastructure spend
Construction sector builds hope
21st May 2021 By: Darren Parker

Although there is uncertainty regarding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy and the construction sector, hope remains as long as South African policy makers continue to recognise... 


SA Novavax vaccine trial shows efficacy against B.1.351 Covid-19 variant
SA Novavax vaccine trial shows efficacy against B.1.351 Covid-19 variant
6th May 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

Results from the University of the Witwatersrand Novavax coronavirus vaccine trial show 51% efficacy against the B.1.351 variant in a South African study with HIV negative participants. A group in... 


EXPANDING GAS
The growth in the global LPG cylinder manufacturing market is driven by increased disposable income, urbanisation and demand for convenience
Cylinder market expected to grow
9th April 2021

The global liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder manufacturing market is projected to reach a market size of about $4.7-billion by 2026, with an average growth rate of about 3.6% during the... 


PRECARIOUS PVC POSITION
Sava calls for reduced import tariffs, more local procurement and more reliable service delivery from utilities
Local PVC industry taking strain despite high demand
12th March 2021 By: Darren Parker

There is very strong demand for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in South Africa and the rest of Africa, owing to major water, gas and telecommunication infrastructure projects planned across the... 


South Africa's current account surplus narrows in fourth quarter of 2020
South Africa's current account surplus narrows in fourth quarter of 2020
11th March 2021 By: Reuters

South Africa's current account surplus narrowed to 3.7% of gross domestic product in the last quarter of 2020 from 5.9% in the prior quarter as the trade surplus fell and there was a larger... 


UCT still top university in Africa, among top 10 emerging economy universities
UCT still top university in Africa, among top 10 emerging economy universities
10th March 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

The University of Cape Town has upheld its position as top university in Africa and now ranks 10th among universities in countries with emerging economies. UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi... 


KZN MEC for Finance Nomusa Dube-Ncube
KwaZulu-Natal to implement Provincial Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan
9th March 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube has promised that her department will move with speed to implement, in line with the national plan, the Provincial Economic Reconstruction and Recovery... 


The SA economy shrank by 7% in 2020
The SA economy shrank by 7% in 2020
9th March 2021 By: News24Wire

The South African economy contracted by 7% during 2020, as expected given the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on economies worldwide. Statistics South Africa on Tuesday released the... 


DECREASED STEEL OUTPUT 
Global crude steel production reached 1 864-million tonnes for the year 2020
Global crude steel output decreases by 0.9% in 2020
26th February 2021

Global crude steel production reached 1 864-million tonnes (Mt) for the year 2020, which is down by 0.9% compared with 2019, steel industry association the World Steel Association stated in a press... 


Vaccine nationalism may create conditions for increased political turmoil – Zane Dangor
Vaccine nationalism may create conditions for increased political turmoil – Zane Dangor
4th February 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

Special advisor to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Zane Dangor stated on Thursday that vaccine nationalism is the opposite of the solidarity approach that was spoken of at the... 


Executive director of CW David Lewis
SA fails to make progress in Corruption Perceptions Index
28th January 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

Civil rights group Corruption Watch pointed out, on Thursday, that corruption has impacted the ability of countries around the world, including South Africa, to manage their health care responses... 


US implements new travel restrictions
US implements new travel restrictions
27th January 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

From January 30, at 12:01am EST, entry will be suspended for all foreign nationals who were in South Africa during the 14-day period preceding their travel to the US. In a statement from the US... 


Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande
R68 766 000 invested in Covid-19 research – Nzimande
18th January 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

The Higher Education, Science and Innovation Ministry on Monday announced that it has invested R68 766 000 towards coronavirus (Covid-19) research and development. Addressing the media, Minister Dr... 


53% of adults think schools should not re-open amid rising Covid-19 infections – survey
53% of adults think schools should not re-open amid rising Covid-19 infections – survey
13th January 2021 By: Sane Dhlamini

Round three of the University of Johannesburg/Human Sciences Research Council Covid-19 Democracy survey has revealed that 53% of adults think schools should not re-open until the situation... 


Young South African women scientists awarded funding by L’Oréal and Unesco
4th January 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Last month, six young South African women scientists were awarded research grants by the L’Oréal-Unesco For Women in Science partnership. French group L’Oréal is reportedly the world’s biggest... 


SA to introduce Web-based Covid-19 screening system
SA to introduce Web-based Covid-19 screening system
10th December 2020 By: Sane Dhlamini

The Department of Health on Thursday announced the launch of a pilot programme for a new Web-based travel health questionnaire to increase efforts to strengthen active screening and surveillance at... 


SA needs structural reforms to bolster business confidence
SA needs structural reforms to bolster business confidence
9th December 2020 By: News24Wire

Business confidence continued its upward trend in November, but poor economic performance remains a concern. The business climate is still plagued by poor economic performance, recessionary... 


Lack of anticorruption reporting evident in South African private sector
Lack of anticorruption reporting evident in South African private sector
2nd December 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The National Business Initiative, together with Corruption Watch (CW) and independent London-based global think tank Overseas Development Institute (ODI), have launched the 'Transparency in... 


Cloud-based vaccine management system launched in Africa
Cloud-based vaccine management system launched in Africa
24th November 2020 By: Sane Dhlamini

IT giant Oracle and the Tony Blair Institute announced on Tuesday the launch of the cloud-based Oracle Health Management System, which will help African countries manage large-scale vaccination... 


TRADE-OFF
Since Italy and South Africa were both subjected to strict lockdowns, trade between the two countries is expected to be significantly lower this year
S African-Italian trade dips but remains adequate
20th November 2020 By: Darren Parker

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, a respectable $1.4-billion worth of goods has been exchanged between South Africa and Italy since January, according to Italian-South African Chamber of Trade and... 


PAMINA BOHRER
European business interests need to be protected in South Africa
Stronger advocacy needed to protect European business interests
20th November 2020 By: Darren Parker

The impact of Covid-19 on South Africa and Italy has highlighted the need for strong action to ensure that European business interests are protected in South Africa, according to a statement by... 


DAVID CLAASSEN
Dry-type transformer technology is safer and requires less maintenance
Partnership improves dry-type transformers access in Africa
20th November 2020 By: Darren Parker

Access to dry-type transformer technology has been boosted throughout Africa, following the partnership of South African transformer supplier Trafo Power Solutions with Italian transformer... 


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