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KAIZER NYATSUMBA 
The aspirations of the federation run concurrently with the aspirations of the sector, as well as those of the country
Seifsa intensifying role in metals and engineering sector
19th July 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Seventy-six years later, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has made major inroads in intensifying its role and impact in the metals and engineering (M&E)... 


A Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet in SA Express colours
Think-tank attacks State-owned regional airline for 'showing contempt for the law'
9th July 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Free Market Foundation (FMF) think-tank has accused State-owned regional airline SA Express (SAX) of breaking the law by not responding to a request for information under the Promotion of... 


Union demands Denel take action against those responsible for irregularities
28th June 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

Trade union Solidarity announced on Friday that it had served a demand on Denel to institute legal proceedings against people who caused, or who contributed to, the financial straits the... 


Sakeliga heads to SCA over power interruptions
27th May 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Business organisation Sakeliga will be heading to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), in Bloemfontein, to have the judgment that prohibits State-owned power utility Eskom from unlawfully... 


SAA presses fraud charges against former pilot for false licence claims
15th March 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it has laid criminal charges against a former pilot for the airline and will seek to recoup millions of rand paid to him during the time he worked for... 


Women have only three-quarters of men’s legal rights, affecting work prospects
Women have only three-quarters of men’s legal rights, affecting work prospects
27th February 2019 By: Sane Dhlamini

If women had equal opportunities to reach their full potential, the world would not only be fairer, it would be prosperous, said World Bank Group interim president Kristalina Georgieva. In its... 


Dr McLean Sibanda
Strides made in S Africa’s IP landscape, but more substantial participation required
30th January 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The intellectual property (IP) system in South Africa has evolved since 1994, leaving the country with a much better, more inclusive system than before – barring a few constraints, former... 


Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies
Global Business Services incentive to bolster youth employment opportunities
7th January 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Global Business Services (GBS) incentive, which came into effect from January 1, will create employment opportunities for the youth in South Africa, says Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob... 


Mpumalanga remains under strain as water pollution continues
4th December 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

Residents of Mpumalanga remain concerned about sewage spillages and wastewater challenges. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has received complaints about alleged sewage spillages... 


BUILDING BLOCKS
Those seeking or offering services in the building industry should deal only with reputable clients
Building slump causing disputes
16th November 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

The economic slump in the building industry has led to desperation, resulting in contractors and other parties involved readily accepting work without protecting themselves contractually, says... 


Nedlac approves Solidarity strike action over ‘race exclusion’
30th October 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Trade union Solidarity on Tuesday said the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) had approved its application to undertake a lawful strike against the exclusion of white... 


Basil Read to proceed with business rescue plan
28th September 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed construction group Basil Read’s business rescue plan was approved by 99% of creditors and 98% of independent creditors during a shareholder’s meeting on Thursday. Basil Read entered... 


Hogan Lovells sheds light on business rescue in construction industry
27th September 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In light of a struggling construction sector in South Africa and many companies going into liquidation or business rescue, and with the business rescue success rate only 10% on average for... 


Machine learning, knowledge management tools changing legal industry
14th September 2018 By: Schalk Burger

The legal profession, as with most other knowledge professions, is changing through the use of machine learning tools applied to ensure that legal information is leveraged and disseminated... 


NATASHA LUTHER-JONES
Facilitating the development and growth of the energy industry will help to create a virtuous cycle of energy-linked development
Renewable-energy guide offers insight into maturing African markets
14th September 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Global law firm DLA Piper has characterised the regulatory environments for renewable-energy projects in 12 African countries in response to developing markets on the continent, says DLA Piper... 


Machine learning, knowledge management tools changing legal industry
29th August 2018 By: Schalk Burger

The legal profession, as with most other knowledge professions, is changing through, besides others, the use of machine learning tools used to ensure that legal information is leveraged and... 


Kigali International Airport, Rwanda
Rwanda and global airline body partner to improve air safety
14th August 2018 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Air Transport Association, to partner to improve aviation safety, it was announced on... 


FRANCOIS BAIRD
Taylor Advisory's ability to deliver the best results, instead of simply brokering a deal, is specifically vital for Africa-based companies
M&A advisory firm aims to use SA as gateway to African market
13th July 2018 By: Nadine James

Washington DC-headquartered mergers and acquisition advisory firm Taylor Advisory announced last week that it was entering the African market through South Africa with the appointment of Francois... 


Good corporate citizenship in a post-State-capture South Africa
Good corporate citizenship in a post-State-capture South Africa
8th June 2018 By: Kim Cloete

A string of corporate governance failures and climate change challenges have cranked up the pressure on companies to become better corporate citizens and take care of the environment they are... 


TUMULTUOUS TRACKS
In April, a vehicle and train collided at a level-crossing in the Western Cape when the vehicle apparently attempted to cross the railway tracks when it was not safe to do so
Safety issues must be addressed – law firm
1st June 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Safety is a massive problem in the rail industry in South Africa and it must be dealt with, says global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright director and head of rail David Kapelus. Ageing... 


Aton says will not support M&R’s proposed transaction with Aveng
21st May 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

German-owned Aton believes Murray & Roberts (M&R) is putting its interests ahead of that of shareholders and other stakeholders with its proposed combination with Aveng. The sole intent of M&R’s... 


Former ANC member of parliament Makhosi Khoza
Makhosi Khoza joins Outa
4th May 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) announced on Friday that former African National Congress Member of Parliament Dr Makhosi Khoza will take up the role of executive director and head of the... 


ANDREW ROBINSON
Dredging is a continuous process as channels and quaysides must be dredged constantly so that vessels can get in and out of harbours
Proper dredging, correct dredge depths critical
30th March 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

It is imperative that harbours are properly dredged and channels are kept open to facilitate smooth port operations, says global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright director and transport head Andrew... 


Nersa to make earlier decision on Eskom RCA applications
29th March 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has moved forward public hearings into Eskom’s regulating clearing account (RCA) applications for 2014/15 to 2016/17.  


Endangered Wildlife Trust Programme Manager: Wildlife and Trade Programme Ashleigh Dore
Regional wildlife crime workshop highlights threat, promotes cooperation
27th March 2018 By: Rebecca Campbell

The illegal trade in wildlife has become a major form of transnational organised crime that is damaging economies, undermining public safety and good governance in many regions around the world.... 


Investments in business controls result in shift in economic crime detection
16th March 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Investments made to detect fraud and corruption have resulted in more of these economic crimes being detected by corporate controls and oversight mechanisms, corporate services multinational PwC... 


Investments in business controls result in shift in economic crime detection – PwC
27th February 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Investments made to detect fraud and corruption have resulted in more of these economic crimes being detected by corporate controls and oversight mechanisms, corporate services multinational PwC... 


VAT increase shouldn't have major impact on business-to-business transactions
23rd February 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The one percentage point increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate, from 14% to 15%, should not have a major impact on business-to-business transactions, says auditing firm KPMG COO Andrew... 


LIZEL OBERHOLZER
There is an ever-increasing opportunity for private sector renewable and alternative energy projects to support energy supply
Framework continues to form sector foundation
16th February 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The economic opportunity represented by the continent’s need for energy makes the African energy industry an attractive prospect for foreign investment, says law firm Norton Rose Fulbright director... 


Post-Zuma uncertainty not addressed by current opposition party ideology - Khoza
13th February 2018 By: Donna Slater

Political party, African Democratic Change (ADeC), has expressed concern that South Africa faces an uncertain future in light of poor opposition leadership and foresight.  


DDS2 FULL TESTING KIT
Saliva testing is faster and user friendly
Saliva drug testing growing in popularity
9th February 2018 By: Paige Müller

Since establishing that antiretrovirals (ARVs) cause positive cross-reactions during employee drug testing, saliva testing methods, which circumvent cross-reaction issues, have drastically... 


Industry body authorised as verification authority
2nd February 2018

The Department of Labour has authorised industry body the Southern African Gas Association (Saga) to be the verification authority for the natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industrial... 


KPMG appoints new chairperson
17th January 2018 By: Anine Kilian

Auditing firm KPMG South Africa has appointed University of Pretoria chancellor Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu chairperson and Ansie Ramalho independent director. Both individuals will assume their roles... 


Ballistic firearms ‘fingerprinting’ futile, wasteful – SA Hunters
8th December 2017 By: Donna Slater

Recent proposals by the South African Police Service (Saps) to establish a national “ballistic fingerprint” database of legally owned firearms in South Africa and for this database to be used as a... 


Omnia files contempt of court case at Foskor over contentious phosphoric acid pricing
8th December 2017 By: Donna Slater

Diversified chemicals producer Omnia has filed a contempt of court case against phosphates and phosphoric acid producer Foskor over the alleged breaching of a court order by the Competition Tribunal 


SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Sustainability requires the optimisation of environmental, social and economic outcomes
Focus on environmental services boosts project sustainability
1st December 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Applying focused environmental services at every phase of any project ensures that opportunities to incorporate social and environmental aspects into the engineering design are flagged, which... 


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