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Civil engineering and construction
Tax fraud rampant in construction industry – analyst
Tax evasion has been highlighted as a deeply rooted issue in the construction industry – one of the most competitive industries in the South African economy – states credit solutions provider Coface South Africa lead analyst Saijil Singh. The...By: Yolandi Booyens
15 Feb 13
Construction
Construction input costs expected to rise – analyst
International credit insurer Coface South Africa expects construction input costs in South Africa to rise by 7% in 2013.By: Sashnee Moodley
16 Nov 12
Metals
Imports, rising costs impact on aluminium sector
The constant threat of cheaper finished product imports and rising input costs continue to place pressure on the local aluminium sector, asserts credit soloutions provider Coface South Africa risk analyst George Marais. “South Africa’s...Construction
Construction slowdown continues to impact on steel construction sector
While building confidence among contractors, materials manufacturers and quantity surveyors has increased marginally over the last two years, the immediate outlook for the South African construction industry remains challenging, says credit...By: Samantha Moolman
17 Aug 12
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Coface outlines SA GDP growth enablers, dampers
South African companies would remain risk and sales focused this year, as they sought to manage the international economic changes and additional domestic costs burdens, credit solutions provider Coface said on Wednesday, as it outlined the main...By: Henry Lazenby
07 Mar 12
Coface South Africa
Company Announcement: Business Fraud- Buyers Beware 
Coface South Africa, the international credit insurer, has cautioned its clients about the dangers of fraud and specifically white collar crime.
The Coface Group
Company Announcement: High Electricity pricing could stunt South African economic growth
Africa also facing electricity shortages
By Luke Marowitz, senior ratings analyst, Coface South Africa
Financial Services
Company stresses importance of credit risk insurance
Correctly scoped business credit risk insurance tends to move centre stage in uncertain times, says brokers and risk solutions providers Aon South Africa.By: Joanne Taylor
23 Sep 11
RISK MANAGEMENT
Too early to call effect of global disasters, crises on SA economy
The effects on the South African economy of recent events in other parts of the world, such as natural disasters, political unrest and economic uncertainty, are as yet still unsure, says international credit insurer Coface South Africa business...By: Dennis Ndaba
20 May 11
Property Outlook
Residential property recovery hinges on growth
Trade credit protection and solutions company Coface says that the residential and commercial property sector performed poorly in 2010, owing to continued difficult market conditions for consumers and companies alike.By: Dennis Ndaba
18 Feb 11
TRADING ENVIRONMENT
SA firms urged to tighten credit-management procedures
South African businesses have been urged to tighten their credit management protocols, with Coface South Africa CEO Garth de Klerk cautioning that buyers are squeezing suppliers to increase credit payment periods and credit limits. Speaking at...By: Dennis Ndaba
15 Oct 10
WORLD CUP
World Cup to yield little for SA's manufacturers - Coface
The direct benefits for South Africa's struggling manufacturing sector from the 2010 World Cup will be limited to retail- and hospitality-related manufacturers, with limited spinoffs likely for the sector as a whole, trade credit protection...By: Dennis Ndaba
01 Jul 10
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