Business
Builders hit by costs shock
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to 38 in the second quarter from 42 in the first quarter, meaning more than 60% of firms are unhappy with current business conditions.
B-BBEE compliance ‘costs companies a lot, with no benefit’
South African firms of various sizes and ownership regard compliance with broad-based black economic empowerment as too costly for their businesses, with no discernible benefit to justify the cost, according to a survey conducted by two firms.
Steel crisis presents DTIC with tough choices, MPs hear
An amount of steel imports is being allowed to support the auto manufacturing sector
Spar profit slumps on Black Friday overspend and cost of bad debt
Wholesaler says dividends will only be considered once earnings recovery becomes sustainable
DTIC’s latest development strategy adds to policy uncertainty: Minerals Council SA
The Minerals Council SA, which represents 90% of South Africa’s mining output by value, says it will “engage” policy makers.
South Africa could miss revenue benefit from aviation energy transition
Lack of carbon trading mechanisms could see local airlines miss out on climate finance
Economy grows above expectations at 0.5% in first quarter
Relatively strong output from finance, real estate and business services industry offsets contraction in manufacturing
Outa demands forensic probe into Inseta after CEO’s suspension
The probe will focus on uncovering alleged governance failures and other issues at Inseta
How Honda’s old guard tried, and failed, to oust CEO Toshihiro Mibe
Late last year, a handful of retired Honda Motor executives started meeting privately to discuss the Japanese carmaker’s troubles and the person they believed was the cause: CEO Toshihiro Mibe.
Ford Southern Africa seeks answers from CIPC over ‘fraudulent’ appointment
Group files charges with police and lodges formal complaint with Companies and Intellectual Property Commission
Feroz Khan linked to R280m Treasury tender kickbacks, affidavit alleges
Madlanga commission papers allege procurement interference and confidential leaks
Visibility of buy now pay later could hit credit scores of a quarter of consumers, TransUnion warns
BNPL ‘acts as a gateway into formal credit rather than replacing traditional products’
Airlines bear the brunt of fuel price shock, says industry leader
Airlines are raising fares but still absorbing some fuel price increases costs
SAA acting CEO on ‘speed dating’ mission to partner and lift the airline
‘I'm here to cement relationships and look for more opportunities,’ says Matshela Seshibe
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