Economy
Transnet aims to create 200 000 jobs
Transnet is looking towards creating at least 200 000 jobs over the next six years, the Minister of Public Enterprises Malusi Gigaba said on Wednesday. ... Full story
S.Africa's Consumer Price Index (CPI) methodology to be revised
The methods used to calculate the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI) are to be reviewed, Minister in the Presidency for National Planning Trevor Manuel said on Tuesday. ... Full story
Manufacturing sector to get R5.75 billion
The manufacturing sector is to get a R5.75 billion injection over six years from the Department of Trade and Industry to help factories become more competitive in the increasingly difficult global economic environment. ... Full story
Govt calls for partnership to curb youth unemployment
The Labour Department has called on social partners to assist government in finding solutions to the issue of youth unemployment in the country. ... Full story
SA Inflation to be contained by subdued economy, says Reserve Bank
Due to the relatively subdued state of the South African economy, inflation is expected to be contained, says Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Daniel Mminele. ... Full story
Trade conditions positive in April, says SACCI
Trade conditions remained positive in April, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said on Thursday. ... Full story
EU still South Africa’s largest trade bloc
The European Union (EU) is still South Africa’s largest trade bloc, with the composition of exports to the EU becoming more diverse, the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) said. ... Full story
Business confidence declines to 94.3 points in April
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) in April declined to 94.3 points, the lowest in three years. ... Full story
South Africa projects trade increase with Saudi Arabia
South Africa and Saudi Arabia have agreed to increase total trade between the two countries to a targeted R60 billion within the next five years. ... Full story
SA records Trade deficit of R5.5bn in March
South Africa recorded a trade deficit of R5.5 billion in March, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) said on Monday. ... Full story
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Village View gets R20 million Facelift
The stylish Village View shopping centre in Bedfordview is undergoing a R20 million makeover by owners The Cavaleros Group. ... Full story
