David Jackson

latest news & developments

A tarred minefield

Road-safety messages tend to be disseminated only during holiday periods such as Easter and Christmas.

Transport road map

The consensus among most industry players is that the "road versus rail" rivalry that characterised the transport sector seems to be receding.

An enticing option

Since 1995 South African investors have been legally able to invest a portion of their assets offshore and over a period since then offshore investmen

The move away

A change in thinking among the investor community towards offshore diversification is becoming increasingly evident, writes David Jackson.

Value-added challenges

To excel in jewellery manufacturing, SA needs more than raw materials, writes David Jackson.

Crucial catalytic converters

A look at the key area of catalytic converter manufacturing –the industrial cornerstone of beneficiation in this country.

Sustaining development projects

The Industrial Development Corporation aims to develop a vibrant entrepreneurial junior mining sector in South Africa and the rest of the continent.

The need to step up

Without the necessary skills our raw materials aren’t worth as much as they could be, writes David Jackson.

Invoice financing to raise capital

Raising working capital is seen as the ultimate challenge for most small and medium business enterprises particularly in their early development.

Make each decision count

Innovative financing and business solutions can often make a difference in making or breaking a business, writes David Jackson.

Focus on safety for patients

Initiatives are under way to ensure patient safety in health facilities. An upcoming congress will focus on minimising adverse incidents at hospitals.

Claims exceed contributions

A significant and worrying development in the escalation of healthcare costs is that medical aid claims are now outweighing contributions.

Shake-up on the cards

New legislation will make healthcare affordable for every South African, writes David Jackson

Spreading the cost

Cross-subsidising the elderly and sick with younger and healthier members is a bedrock principle of South Africa’s medical scheme legislation.

Debit cards boosted by NCA

The rising popularity of debit cards complements the traditional credit card market.