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Businesses should use alternative energy sources, industry bodies advise
Business associations are urging companies to continue seeking alternative energy sources in light of Eskom’s court judgement which would allow the utility to bump up electricity…
BUSA, Sacci at odds over petition to remove Mkhwebane as Public Protector
In a statement issued on Wednesday, BUSA said Mkhwebane is not "competently and fairly" upholding the Constitution
Expectations soar for Gordhan’s budget speech
From the DA hoping to hear about cutting state spending to Numsa’s demand for decent jobs, here’s what some groups expect from the budget speech.
Right of reply: ‘Subterfuge’ letter was misquoted
Sacci chief executive Neren Rau says several sections of an article about the organisation were misrepresented, biased and erroneous.
Alcohol ban will hurt economy, says Sacci
Restricting marketing of liquor will have a negative effect on the industry and the economy, says the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Sacci welcomes Obama’s decision on tarrif-free trade
The SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry "is heartened" by Barack Obama’s move to extend a tariff-free trade agreement with Africa beyond 2015.
Nationalisation: It’s how and when — not if, says Cosatu
The ANC is not deciding whether to implement nationalisation, but rather how to do so, Cosatu has told business leaders at a debate on the topic.
Mixed reactions to State of the Nation address
President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address lacked "recognition" of the unemployment crisis, Cosatu said on Thursday.
Outrage at proposed Eskom tariff hikes
Political parties and union leaders were outraged on Wednesday over Eskom’s proposed tariff hike of 53% and the devastating effect it would have on the country. The Congress of…
Trade conditions out of negative territory
Trade conditions appear to be out of negative territory after the Trade Activity Index (TAI) increased for the third month in a row, the South African Chamber of Commerce and…
Business welcomes ‘pragmatic’ budget
Finance Minister Trevor Manuel’s national budget charts a pragmatic course that offers hope for better times ahead, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on…
SA faces ‘very real’ risk of recession
There is a ”very real” risk that South Africa could face an economic recession as a result of the current electricity crisis, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry…