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R130m Durban appliance factory upgrade boost for manufacturing, jobs
TRADE and Industry Minister Rob Davies says he is thrilled that Defy’s multi-million-rand investment in South Africa will lead to the creation of additional needed job...
How to manage political risks in Sub-Saharan Africa
MORE than two-thirds of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa are at risk from strikes, riots and other types of civil unrest with a quarter of them at danger of sabotage and...
Vow to boost Durban port turnaround times
UNDER fire from members of the trucking and shipping industries for slow turnaround times at the Port of Durban’s container terminals, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has vowed...
Coega hailed as SA success story at inaugural SEZ conference
COEGA was singled out for praise at the Department of Trade and Industry-hosted inaugural South African Special Economic and Industrial Development Zones (SEZ) Conference,...
Automaker begins vehicle exports from Port Elizabeth to Europe
FORD Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is expanding its vehicle export operations by adopting a multi-port strategy with the first shipment of 1 000 locally assembled...
First vessel for PE Tanker Berth after repairs
THE Port of Port Elizabeth welcomed the berthing of UAAC Mirdif, the first vessel at its tanker berth after the early completion of the berth repairs. The vessel berthed at...
Cement industry to appeal for protection against imports
THE Concrete Institute (TCI) will be lodging an appeal to the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of SA to impose import tariffs on cement imports to protect...
Durban port cargo volumes on the rise
THE Port of Durban has noted growth in volumes in the container, liquid bulk and dry bulk sectors in 2018, according to recent data released by Transnet National Ports...
Chatsworth shoemaker eyes export market
ALLIMOR Footwear, a KwaZulu-Natal company that manufactures women’s footwear for the mass market has survived tough economic conditions and is targeting the export market. The...
It’s about more than the bottom line for Durban entrepreneur
BALANCING business, personal and home life is essential for any entrepreneur, according to Tarryn Tait (pictured), founder of furniture company Colindale Trading and Online...
Diversification pays off for paper and pulp heavyweight
IN a difficult operating climate, the resilience of Sappi’s, business and the benefits from the diversification of its product portfolio in recent years have paid off. That...
Coega a springboard to the rest of Africa
IN an effort to encourage growth in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows for the Sub Saharan region, the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has dedicated much of its long-term...
