Marcia Mayaba has been in the motor industry for 24 years, donning hats that include receptionist, driver, fuel attendant, dealer principal and now chief executive at Barloworld…
The country is being pushed to develop more SEZs. But is this a viable strategy, given unemployment and ‘deglobalisation’?
Incentive scheme sees billions go to the industry, but supporters say incentives have knock-on benefits
The total increase has been rounded up to 5c/l and will apply to both grades of petrol, with effect from September 5
South Africa’s economy is slowing following strikes in the motor industry, according to the BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index.
Auto manufacturers must do without their costly and fruitless development lifeline.
A four-week strike by workers in the motor industry has come to an end as wage negotiations resulted in the acceptance of a 10% wage increase offer.
As the strike by petrol attendants and motor industry workers draws out, the labour minister is set to meet workers, says a spokesperson.
The National Union of Metalworkers of SA has rejected an increased wage offer as the petrol and motor retail sector enters its fourth strike day.
South African vehicle sales growth will probably ease to the slowest pace since the 2009 recession this year because of a weaker economy.
Incentives have come in for criticism but economic benefits outweigh costs, says state.
Owning a second-hand Japanese vehicle in Zimbabwe has never been so easy. All one needs is a runner and a bribe.
The AA’s school-leavers course offers insight into the world of mechanics.
Industrial incentives are costing taxpayers billions, with vehicle subsidies — the largest expense — totalling more than R51-billion.
The German group had €8-billion in cash at the end of 2008, when it saw profits drop to €921-million from more than €4-billion the previous year.
The European Investment Bank’s statutes state that its outstanding loans portfolio cannot exceed 250% of its capital.
Trevor Manuel’s budget outlined cautious plans to aid some of South Africa’s struggling business sectors, namely mining and the motor industry.
The marathon wage strike in the automobile industry has entered its 10th day.
