Oct 31, 2018 | Commerce & Trade, Finance & Investment, Import / Export, KZN Industrial & Business News
WITH the economies of several African countries, including South Africa, already feeling the impact of protectionist measures on the part of first world nations, most notably the United States, African governments are increasingly exploring intra-regional trade and...
Oct 31, 2018 | Commerce & Trade, Finance & Investment, KZN Industrial & Business News, SMME Development & Support
You already know the importance of building up a rainy-day fund for your small business. You also know the benefits of creating a savings culture among your team. In fact, you’ve probably been so inundated with advice about saving money that it’s difficult to know...
Oct 31, 2018 | Business Tech, Commerce & Trade, Events, KZN Industrial & Business News, SMME Development & Support
AS South African consumers place an increasing premium on the goods they buy, it’s more important than ever that retailers give them the best possible experience. In order to do so, they shouldn’t shy away from the digital disruption impacting the industry but embrace...
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 | 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 | 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 17, 2018 | Commerce & Trade, Finance & Investment, KZN Industrial & Business News, Materials Handling & Bulk Handling, Transport & Logistics
SAPICS, the professional body for supply chain management, has appointed Kamogelo Mampane to the board of directors. Mampane is the founder and chief executive officer of TK Global Experts. He serves as advisory board chairperson on the State Owned Enterprises...
