Tag: South Africa
South African Investor buys more Zenith, Access Banks’ shares
Allan Gray Ltd., the largest manager of non-government investment funds in Africa, has increased its stake in Nigerian Zenith and Access banks.
The...
SA tourist guide appointed as President
The World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations has appointed a South African tourist guide as its new President.
Alushca Ritchie, a registered tourist guide for the Western Cape, was appointed to head the internationally recognised body at...
Automakers seen investing US$8.2bn rand in South Africa this year: Naamsa
South Africa's automotive sector capital expenditure is projected to rise to R8.2bn rand (S$874.71m) this year from R6.4bn in 2016, the auto industry body...
BIM Institute gets a ‘thumbs up’ to list accredited companies
The BIM Institute announced its intention to put in place a company listing page on their website for companies that are internationally certified or...
SONA 2017: Plans to boost employment
President Jacob Zuma has outlined a number of proposals aimed at boosting employment.
Speaking during the State of the Nation Address on Thursday...
UCT drives collaboration to fund bursaries and unlock growth in SA’s wine industry
The UCT Graduate School of Business has teamed up with key industry stakeholders to offer several bursaries for its Business of Wine short course...
Tourism a key job driver
President Jacob Zuma says tourism is a key job driver with tourist arrival numbers for 2016 increasing to nine million.
“We are thus...
Government opens up access to higher education
South Africa has set itself goals of eradicating poverty, reducing inequality, growing the economy by an average of 5.4%, and cutting the unemployment rate...
Late payments represent biggest challenge for half of South African SMEs
New research reveals the effect of late payments on South Africa’s SMEs, as 48% worry most about overdue invoices and cash flow. Getting paid on...
Chemical companies seek alternative methods for industrial wastewater treatment in SA
South Africa’s growing concerns about water scarcity and infrastructure inadequacy are said to escalate the need for effective water treatment chemicals. A rise in...
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Cape Town receives upgrade from Moody’s ratings
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the City’s credit rating upgrade announced by ratings agency Moody’s Investor Services on 2 May. This follows...