SA's economy dependent on entrepreneurs
Employment has grown marginally in South Africa but analysts warn the slowing of small business activity could lead to economic stagnation.
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It's been a bad, bad time for small businesses
New data shows that around 440 000 small businesses have closed in the past five years, and the number of businesses starting up is at a record low.
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Stir over job statistics
At a time when job creation is the focus of economic policy, a colossal fight is brewing over the reliability of employment statistics in SA.
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Tough job to find the right skills
Certain economic sectors are facing severe shortages but others are oversupplied, writes Lisa Steyn.
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Index reveals significant job growth in December
According to the Adcorp Employment Index, over 100 000 new jobs were created in December 2011 with temporary work growing the fastest.
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South Africa's labour market in 'shambles'
The latest Adcorp Employment Index has found that a rethink was needed on South Africa's 'shambles' of a labour market.
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Adcorp index shows employment remains unchanged
An Adcorp index has shown while no significant changes in jobs were seen for October, SA's labour productivity fell to its lowest level in 40 years.
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Over 49 000 jobs lost in August
Another 49 306 jobs were lost in August, the fourth consecutive monthly decline, while only government created jobs, an employment index has shown.
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Unemployment rate decreases in July
Employment in July was down for the third consecutive month although jobs in the public sector grew, according to the Adcorp Employment Index.
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Employment numbers drop in May
A sharp drop in jobs in the construction and manufacturing sectors caused a decrease in employment figures according to the Adcorp Employment Index.
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