SACCI CEO, Mr Alan Mukoki on how to turn around SA’s economy, Eskom
The Bureau of Economic Research and RMB’s Business Confidence Index comes out on 27th November and according to many commentators, it is expected to tell of more bad news. Alan Mukoki, CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry joins CNBC Africa for more.
Region B Market Day
Region B Market Day Christmas Special City of Johannesburg Social Development Department: Food Resilience Date: Thursday, 28th November 2019Time: 09:00 – 15:00Venue: Randburg Civic Centre Bram Fischer Drive, Ferndale, Randburg On Sale:– Green pepper– Cabbage– Chillies– Onion– Pumpkin– Beetroot– Kale– Garlic – Spinach– Morogo– Spring Onion Agro Processed Products – Atchar– Herbal Teas– Juice– Herbs– Chilli Sauce– Jams– Gemmer – Diced/…
DSDB Statement on Access to Finance Instruments
MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, KHUMBUDZO NTSHAVHENI (MP), ON MEASURES/ INSTRUMENTS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO FINANCE FOR SMMEs 14 NOVEMBER 2019 Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubation, EKURHULENI TVET COLLEGE We are at this Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubation of the Ekurhuleni TVET college, Katlehong campus because we committed that SMMEs…
Beware Victimising Workplace Grievants
All grievances should be treated with great care in order to establish their validity and to ensure that they are given appropriate attention. Some employers are too soft and trusting when receiving grievances and give in even before establishing whether the grievance has merit. However, more often employers go to the opposite extreme and brush…
SACCI Press Release – The Appointment of Mr. Andre de Ruyter as CEO of Eskom
Thursday 21 November 2019 The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), welcomes the appointment of Mr. Andre de Ruyter as part of the Eskom board’s attempt to stabilize the executive team at Eskom. The power utility poses the biggest risk to SA’s economy and every effort should be made to fix the problems…
Treat Workplace Disruptions With Care
Where employees disrupt the workplace the operations of the business can be seriously affected. Employees who behave in a disruptive manner might do so for a variety of reasons including: Abuse of alcohol or other substances Incompetence – that is, while the employee is not intentionally disruptive, his/her inability to perform properly disrupts the flow…
SACCI Trade Conditions Survey – October 2019
SACCI Press Release Thursday, 14 November 2019 Less Optimal Trade Conditions Continue Trade conditions remained stable in October 2019 but still subdued, i.e. an index level below 50. The seasonally adjusted Trade Activity Index (TAI) that reflects present conditions, improved to 42 in October – up from 40 in September 2019. Trade conditions are also…
2020 Taiwan International Fastener Show
Dear RCCI, FCCI and LCCI Members, The 2020 Taiwan International Fastener Show will be held from 21 to 23 April 2020 in Kaohsiung Exhibition Center in Taiwan (https://10times.com/taiwan-fastener-show). They have extended a cordial invitation to you to visit the event. Subsidies of one round-trip economy-class flight ticket or designated hotel accommodation – at most 4…
Labour Brokers: The Meat In The Labour Law Sandwich
The Labour Relations Act (LRA) provides that dismissal must be the last resort where the employer needs to remedy an employment-related issue. This principle applies whether the problem relates to poor work performance, misconduct, job redundancy or incapacity due to illness or injury. Historically, judges and arbitrators usually gave careful consideration to the prevailing circumstances…
Simplified Business Strategy Development Workshop
GAD Consulting Services Inc Presents Simplified Business Strategy Development Workshop Are you both the shareholder and director of your business? Who are you accountable to if you answered yes? Are you able to drive productivity by yourself? Learn how to develop business strategy in practical terms, how a business differentiates itself from competitors which increases…
Spoil Your Kids With Their First Business
Contact Danie on 0712259004 or danie@bizstarters.co.za
A step-by-step guide to preparing bankable energy efficiency projects
Complimentary one-day training workshop sponsored by GIZ. Bring your project example for a hands-on facilitated session to building a bankable EE project with knowledgeable experts on the topics of the EEDSM programme, SECO streetlighting programme, and EEPBIP programme. Ideal for ESCOs, Consultants and business who need to understand how they can benefit from these programmes….
Government Tender Bulletin 3084
Government Tender Bulletin 3084, published on 1st November 2019. (If you don’t see the document below, please refresh your browser [F5])
Elusive Business Confidence
SACCI’s BCI (2015 = 100) shed 0.7 index points in October 2019 to measure 91.7 compared to 92.4 in September 2019. After dipping below the 90-index level in August 2019, the BCI managed to stay above the 90-index level in October. The BCI is 4.1 points below last year’s October level of 95.8. Between September and…
Update From Indonesia – October 2019
“There are 18,307 islands in Indonesia. That’s fifth-most of any country in the world, but most people can only name one: Bali. The island is a brand unto itself at this point, synonymous with selfexploratory retreats, coral beaches and temples in the shadow of volcanoes. Bali takes in around six million visitors each year, and…
Business Partners recognised for Innovations in Small Business Lending
The Netherlands, 11 October 2019: Business Partners Limited was named Gold winner in the SME Bank of the Year – Africa category at the Global SME Finance Forum Awards on October 7. Business Partners Limited – one of Africa’s leading business loan and equity providers – has successfully developed one of the world’s most innovative…
Please Join RSM For A Webinar
Significant amendments to the B-BBEE Codes Amendments to the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes of Good Practice (“B-BBEE Codes”) become effective from 1 December 2019. These changes are significant and will impact your B-BBEE planning from November 2019. All companies that are verified after 1 December 2019 will be affected. This webinar will address…
When Is A Formal Disciplinary Hearing Necessary?
While it is clear that the abovementioned Code Of Good Practice provides that the disciplinary hearing need not be formal section 188(1)(b) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) requires that the employer has the onus of proving that a dismissal was procedurally fair. The key question is ‘How can the employer go about proving that…
Mid Term Budget Policy Statement
The full text of the Mid Term Budget Policy Statement, presented to parliament by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on 30th October 2019.