- Attempts to undermine Gordhan will hurt ordinary South Africans the most The Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) questions the motives behind what appear to be consistent attempts to undermine Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and the National Treasury, the latest one being the recent summons issued by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) ordering Minister Gordhan to appear in court early next month.
- Analytical Reporter September/ October 2019
- Africa’s challenge to sustainability – the continent’s innovations to be showcased at major international conference in South Africa A three-day conference, The Seedbeds of Transformation, will bring together innovators from research, government, industry, NGOs and the media to explore the tensions and opportunities around implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa. The meeting will draw on experts from across the continent.
- New managing director takes the helm at BMG Robin Briggs has been appointed managing director of BMG – part of the Engineering Solutions Group (ESG) business segment of Invicta Holdings Limited. ESG, a distributor of engineering consumable products, technical services and solutions, encompasses BMG (Africa’s industrial leader in engineering consumables), the Man-Dirk Group (specialists in the tool and equipment sector), Screen Doctor (vibrating equipment and...
- South Africa’s Ministry of Finance adjusts import duty (tariff) on wheat South Africa’s Ministry of Finance has approved the implementation of an amendment to the import duty (tariff) on wheat, in accordance with the current variable import duty formula. At the same time, the ministry has proposed to the Minister of Trade and Industry that he consider instituting a request for an urgent and accelerated review of the variable tariff formula by the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of South Africa.
- IT’S ELECTION TIME: VOTE FOR THE COUNTRY’S FITTEST DESIGN This February, the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa will be decided by public vote. The polls officially opened on Friday 25 January 2019 and members of the public can submit anonymous votes online via the electoral commission more commonly known as the Design Indaba at conference.designindaba.com/mboisa.
- LESOTHO GETS LOCAL CEMENT PLANT After years of supplying Lesotho with its cement and construction materials, leading supplier AfriSam recently commissioned a new cement blending and packing facility in Maseru to serve that market. Significantly, this is the first cement manufacturing facility established in the country.
- DFE Pharma changes its SA distributor Excipient manufacturer, DFE Pharma has appointed IMCD South Africa as its new distributor in the country. Previously, it had worked closely with Brenntag South Africa.
- Africa’s Big Seven boosts Halaal opportunities across Africa As the annual global demand for Halaal food soars beyond US$1 trillion, more manufacturers, suppliers and service providers are taking advantage of the massive business opportunities supplying Halaal products to Africa’s burgeoning Muslim population.
- H.B. Fuller meets holographic market needs H.B. Fuller is excited with the response to its Swift melt 1908, which was recently launched in India at Labelexpo 2018. Designed by scientists and customised to meet the unique requirements in India, this new hot melt PSA is set to play its role in reinventing the future of tapes and labels.

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23 Jun 2020

Paint retailers will have to upgrade skills

The online training South African Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) offers for retail sales personnel is now more important than ever,…

Paint retailers will have to upgrade skills

The online training South African Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) offers for retail sales personnel is now more important than ever, says Tara Benn, executive director of SAPMA. The training culminates in the paint and hardware store staff becoming Certified Paint and Coatings Advisors.

01 Aug 2016

Wire yourself happy

Taryn Harris is a professional life and executive coach and creator of the In-Body workshops and programmes. The Society of…

Wire yourself happy

Taryn Harris is a professional life and executive coach and creator of the In-Body workshops and programmes. The Society of Cosmetic Chemists hosted Harris for an energising evening lecture on 13 April.

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Paint retailers will have to upgrade skills

Paint retailers will have to upgrade skills

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