Oct 24, 2018 | Commerce & Trade, EC Industrial & Business News, SMME Development & Support
WITH an economy that is struggling under ongoing pressure of petrol price hikes and a weakening rand, South Africa looks to face another quarter of decreased consumer spend. It can be tempting for businesses to cut back their growth efforts during these times, but...
Oct 24, 2018 | Commerce & Trade, Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, Disaster Management, EC Industrial & Business News
SUSTAINING a business in an economy under prolonged pressure is a challenge. Add the risks associated with the engineering and construction sector, it’s no surprise that many companies are closing or scaling down, and mining operations are showing contraction. That’s...
Oct 24, 2018 | Commerce & Trade, Disaster Management, EC Industrial & Business News
THE South African Competition Commission has established a reputation for relentlessly pursuing its cartel enforcement objectives. Over the past three years, the Commission has raided over 70 companies and conducted hundreds of cartel investigations. It is imperative...
Oct 24, 2018 | EC Industrial & Business News, Occupational Health
SINCE the recent legalisation of the possession and use of cannabis for private purposes by the Constitutional Court, many concerns have been raised about what this would mean in the workplace. Employers want to know how they will ensure that people do not come to...
Oct 24, 2018 | Business Tech, Commerce & Trade, EC Industrial & Business News, ICT In Industry
AS part of a drive to enable customers to bank digitally, 603 FNB branches are now connected to WIFI, up from 383 branches since February 2017. Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, said the expansion of WIFI connectivity across the branch network was...
Oct 24, 2018 | EC Industrial & Business News, ICT In Industry, Security
DESPITE small and medium enterprises (SMEs) becoming increasingly popular targets for cybercriminals, many remain completely unprotected in this regard. As a result, when faced with a ransomware attack, there is often a lack of preparation and awareness around the...
Oct 24, 2018 | Commerce & Trade, EC Industrial & Business News, SMME Development & Support
MOST small business owners dread the end of the financial year and the associated paperwork. Closing your books and ensuring you are ready to file your tax return is stressful and time-consuming. Here is a checklist to help you prepare to meet SARS’ tax filing...
Oct 24, 2018 | EC Industrial & Business News, Harbour Infrastructure & Shipping, Materials Handling & Bulk Handling, Petrochemicals, Projects, Special Economic Zones
THE Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) updated stakeholders at an engagement session recently on progress towards its goal of establishing the Port of Ngqura as a new petroleum trading hub for Southern Africa. The...
Oct 24, 2018 | EC Industrial & Business News, Transport & Logistics
OCTOBER is Transport Month – focusing on the role transport plays in the economy, flagship projects and road safety – a fitting time to prepare for updates to legislation that will impact the lives of all drivers and transport company owners and operators...
