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The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry analyses the 2012 State of the Nation Address
Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry & FNB Annual Business Excellence Awards 2011 The Randburg Chamber of Chamber and Industry (RCCI) – an active member of SACCI – and First National Bank Annual Business Excellence Awards 2011 were held on 5 November 2011 at the Diaz on Surrey Street Boutique Hotel in...Read more... |
Government activity requires funding, and tax is required to ensure developmental agendas and crucial issues can be addressed in a solid policy framework. With governments assuming environmental carbon reduction measures as critical areas for state intervention, it does... Read more... | ||
 A beginner’s guide to playing the stock marketsOperating stock markets can be a daunting experience. Does one choose to use stockbrokers, or go solo by playing online? Here are some pointers on how both operate – making the choice easier for you. |
Humans are a huge part of natural systems and completely capable of contributing to the expectations and goals of the recently held 17th Conference of...Read more... |
Carbon tax: What are the opportunities for importing and exporting in South Africa? 
Owner of the Kraal Retreat, Dillon Harvey, challenges corporate SA to use natural resources to operate – much like the community in which he lives and works
 Fingerprint identification systems are a better option to PINs and passwords in the workplaceThe cyber theft of R42 million from Postbank at the beginning of the year is a classic example of how modern cybercrime is based on the exploitation of identity. |
Now is the time to invest in building sustainable human settlements says Carl Wesselink, operations director of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network In the past 15 years, the South African government has built approximately two million homes and hopes to build another three million in the next 15 years which provides...Read more... | ||
A growing sub-Saharan African economy and inter-trade in increased volumes have buoyed electricity alternatives. With the threat of electricity load-shedding itself a major disincentive to investment likeability,... Read more... |
 An oasis of investment opportunities are available in water infrastructure in southern AfricaWhere there’s water, there’s life. And the same is true in South Africa where the availability of clean, potable water is the source of job creation, economic development and the health of all its citizens. The country’s fresh water...Read more... | ||
Employees should note that a more holistic and proactive approach to occupational health and awareness as well as the workplace are their entry points into...Read more... |
 The Gauteng e-tolling system has citizens of this province concerned, having had controversial press of late. It is therefore now in the process of re-evaluation
In January this year, the newly appointed Board of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) was appraised by Minister of Transport Sibusiso Ndebele, who...Read more... | ||
 The 2012 Mining Indaba brought together top decision-makers and captains of the mining industry to discuss a variety of issues that affect the national and global economyMore than 7 200 international and local business leaders, mineral ministers, heads of state and other mining stakeholders flocked to Cape Town in February for...Read more... |
This year will prove to be the starting year for a number of major new employment legislation initiatives, says payroll tax expert Rob Cooper.. | ||
There is a good reason why the people of East Africa, despite their many hardships, feel optimistic about the future. Mozambique, presently one of the poorest countries in the world, is poised to become the biggest exporter of coking coal in the world. In addition exploration... Read more... |
SA logistics expert enters into Botswana in a new three-year contract with BME JSE-listed logistics solutions provider, Cargo Carriers, is now delivering high energy fuel (HEF) to Basetho mine in Maun, Botswana for Bulk Mining Explosives (BME). This three-year contract presents a great opportunity for Cargo Carriers to expand in Botswana as... Read more... | ||
Cargo Carriers IT Division’s new offering revolutionises transportation in Africa Working in partnership with eFleet and MTN, Cargo Carriers technology division has introduced an integrated handheld ePod (electronic proof of delivery) service – and it’s opening the continent to remote fleet and delivery control. |
Advocate Thuli Madonsela Endorses Tomorrow’s Leaders Convention True to this year’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Convention theme which aims to harness the culture of sustainable leadership and mentoring, the woman who gracefully caries the responsibility of being South Africa’s Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela has agreed to make a keynote...Read more... | ||
Despite international interest and uptake, cloud computing has been slow to gain traction in the local market. However, the fact remains that cloud computing can demonstrate great benefits in a number of information communication technology (ICT) areas, including databases. This is particularly relevant in the local market. Migrating... Read more... |
Patrice Motsepe’s success has to come to define the entrepreneurial abilities South Africa craves. An ability to read global trends, take risk and thrive. He is a recipient of the Global Leader of Tomorrow from the World Economic Forum and holds numerous accolades including Ernst... Read more... | ||
Some progress, but challenges remain Municipalities have made inroads in delivering key services, increasing their institutional capacity and revenues, and were beginning to post improved audit outcomes, but...Read more... |
Business and government focus on upskilling municipal workers to provide better service delivery to South African citizens Training municipalities to manage their finances will bring better service delivery, said Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande at the recent launch of a skills programme to upgrade financial skills... Read more... | ||
They may not see eye to eye on many issues, but when...Read more... |
The current state of small business development in both the public and private sector Small business development has been a perennial issue for South Africa’s economic growth since the advent of democracy in 1994. Due to its struggle to sustain growth and a persistent urgency to create an... Read more... | ||
An economic crisis looming in Europe means bad news for South Africa, given the country’s reliance on exports to the continent. Along with concerns of a second wave of economic crisis, the resilience and growth of emerging markets lends itself to some bullishness for... Read more... |
Cape Town is the best place to harness wind and sun energy The majority of South Africa’s new renewable energy projects will be located in the greater Cape Town area, with its abundant potential to tap into sun and wind energy. | ||
Mossel Bay Municipality aims to provide greater water security, which will contribute to the town’s economic growth South Africa’s biggest seawater desalination plant has opened in the seaside town of Mossel Bay in the Western Cape. This facility will ensure the economic hub achieves greater water security and economic growth... Read more... |
Although under explored, and currently only contributing less than 7% to the world’s major metal production, Africa holds around 30% of the planet’s mineral reserves with 40% of the gold, 60% of the cobalt and 90% of the world’s platinum group metal... Read more... |
Africa's energy stability does not need to remain vulnerable - there are a variety of investment opportunities available for energy investment 
Though the debate around the National Health Insurance is still raising questions, there is no doubt that public-private partnerships will create a better healthcare system for all
Human Resources and payroll legislation will get a new look and this is how it will affect us
A treasure chest of energy resources
Ensuring a silver lining
Patrice Motsepe: An Authentic African Success Story
Looking at how municipal budgets are being spent,
Government and the private sector agree on one thing: skills development is an imperative, and both are willing to spend money to ensure that skills development within the black economic empowerment component is taken seriously
European woes, African opportunities
Africa awakened with rising mining operations
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