Apr 4, 2018 | Commerce & Trade, KZN Industrial & Business News
THE proposed inclusion of professional accountants into a schedule of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), making them accountable institutions, will have major repercussions for the accountancy industry. That’s according to Faith Ngwenya, Technical Executive...
Apr 4, 2018 | Agriculture & Sugar, Commerce & Trade, KZN Industrial & Business News, Petrochemicals, SMME Development & Support, Transport & Logistics
THE big fuel price increases which came into effect at midnight yesterday will have a negative effect on small businesses, wiping out any relief brought by the recent interest rate cut, economists have warned. Motorists will now have to cough up 72 cents more per...
Apr 4, 2018 | KZN Industrial & Business News, SMME Development & Support
THE word “debt” often has negative connotations for small businesses as it can be associated with financial trouble. However, it can be a vital resource that allows a business to grow. This is according to Siphethe Dumeko, chief financial officer of Business Partners...
Apr 4, 2018 | KZN Industrial & Business News, Packaging
The South African Institute of Printing (SAIP) is actively marketing a new ‘product’ that it believes will significantly improve the quality of the country’s printing, packaging and signage. According to Printing SA CEO, Steve Thobela, this innovation does not come in...
Apr 4, 2018 | Automotive, KZN Industrial & Business News, Property – Commercial & Industrial
THE developers of the Umhlanga Arch development have officially finalised a new partnership with top motor dealer group, SMG BMW. “The new SMG Umhlanga dealership, based at the Umhlanga Arch, will revolutionise the motor retail experience in the greater Durban area....
Apr 4, 2018 | Automotive, KZN Industrial & Business News, Transport & Logistics
MAN Automotive South Africa’s Pinetown assembly plant is now handling end-of-line pre-delivery inspection checks, which are normally done at its dealers around the country. The expanded role for the plant came into effect on 1 April and is one of several key changes...
Apr 4, 2018 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, Consulting Engineers & Project Management, KZN Industrial & Business News, Projects
HAVING launched nine months ago, Enigma Private Estate is experiencing strong demand for well-heeled buyers, both local and foreign, looking to claim one of the 90 elite stands. According to the estate’s marketers, the brisk initial response has put this new...
Apr 4, 2018 | KZN Industrial & Business News, SMME Development & Support, Social Development
THE entrepreneurial spirit and tenacity of small business leaders in KwaZulu-Natal was celebrated at the 2018 Business Achievers Awards gala ceremony in Durban recently. Hosted by the Ithala Development Finance Corporation, the awards recognise business achievements...
Apr 4, 2018 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, Consulting Engineers & Project Management, Forestry, Pulp & Paper, KZN Industrial & Business News, Materials Handling & Bulk Handling, Projects
KONECRANES recently completed a major refurbishment of a 16.8T Digester jib at Mondi in Richards Bay well ahead of schedule. The entire job, removal, design, reverse engineer, paint, re-assemble, install, wiring and final commissioning took 52 working days from date...
