From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report.
Sashnee Moodley:
The weak South African economy is affecting the local airline sector. Keith Campbell reports on how one local airline group, Comair, is meeting the challenge.
Keith Campbell:
Comair is South Africa’s largest private sector airline group, and operates the British Airways in South Africa and Kulula low cost carrier brands. Comair CEO Erik Venter explains how the company is meeting the challenge posed by the weak local economy.
Comair CEO Erik Venter:
Keith Campbell:
Captain Glen Warden is Comair’s Senior Manager, Commercial Flight Operations. He describes the facilities and courses provided by the company’s Flight Training Centre.
Comair CEO Erik Venter:
Sashnee Moodley:
Other news making headlines:
AfriSam’s latest merger approach
Cement manufacturer AfriSam made its third and newest merger approach to PPC this week, while PPC announced that it had received two rival offers. During a recent visit of AfriSam’s Ulco plant, in the Northern Cape, acting CEO Rob Wessels outlined why he believed there was so much talk of industry consolidation.
Sashnee Moodley:
That’s Creamer Media’s Real Economy Report. Join us again next week for more news and insight into South Africa’s real economy.