- Electricity tariff increase of 9.4% not acceptable - OUTA OUTA will request the full written reasons for NERSA’s decision to approve a 9.4% tariff increase, over and above the previous year’s 12.69% increase, for Eskom for the 2016/2017 year. The organisation believes this increase is too lenient towards Eskom and allows the bill for various inefficiencies within Eskom to be passed onto consumers.
- Pioneer expands into Africa A majority holding in Nigeria’s Food Concepts was acquiesced to Pioneer Foods, which has at least five more African countries as targets in the pipeline. The US$7 million (approximately R86 million) purchase of a 50.1 per cent stake enables the company to expand beyond South Africa.
- Get adequate cover for your valuables before you travel The Easter break is fast approaching and many South Africans are making travel plans to enjoy family time and get a break from their busy work schedules. While the holiday is high on the agenda for some consumers, adequate protection of valuables such as car, home contents and other personal belongings may not be.
- Leonardo DiCaprio at Davos … seriously? The world’s great and good are in Davos. This includes not only political and business leaders, but celebrities too – including actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Some say the annual WEF conference at Davos is nothing but a talk-shop for the rich. So why are President Jacob Zuma and several SA ministers at the ski resort in...
- The real cost of the skills shortage in the SA health sector Nurses make up the largest group of healthcare providers in South Africa. The performance of any healthcare system is directly dependent on the quality of care afforded by these healthcare professionals. Yet in 2015, a report by the University of Witwatersrand revealed that over 60% of nurses admitted reporting that they felt too tired to...
- Brexit delay - SA may need to prepare contingency plans South Africa may need to prepare contingency plans if a “hard” Brexit becomes likely in March 2019. That’s the word from NWU economist, Professor Raymond Parsons.
- March CPI: Taking A Breather, But Don’t Hold Your Breath Headline CPI decelerated sharply in March to 6.3% y/y, from 7% in February, but was nevertheless up 0.8% on a month on month basis. Jason Muscat, FNB Senior Industry Analyst, says the drop was primarily due to the high base of March 2015, “and we expect a re-acceleration in April.”
- New studies report on the anti-ageing, skin brightening and SPF benefits of pTeroWhite Two new studies were recently published that further the body of science into Sabinsa’s pTeroWhite value as a cosmeceutical ingredient for anti-aging, skin brightening, and as a natural SPF agent. Skin brightening and anti-ageing An Open-Label Single-Arm, Monocentric Study Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Natural Pterostilbene (Pterocarpus Marsupium) for Skin Brightening and Anti-ageing Effects...
- Fighting fire by managing risk Property and business interruption losses as a result of wildfire have increased dramatically in South Africa. Managing fire risk is every property owner’s responsibility as experts warn that the world is becoming warmer and drier, increasing the chances of unwanted wildfire.
- Why sustainable building matters It’s been officially confirmed in a number of trusted reports and studies worldwide – being a sustainable brand is not only good for the environment, but it is good for business too. Cobus Lourens from leading suppliers to the building industry, Swartland, elaborates: “With the current economic climate, many consumers are becoming more risk-averse and...

Industrial Buyer July/August 2020

In the July/August edition of Industrial Buyer we place a special focus on sustainability and environmental management in the manufacturing industry. COVID-19 is causing major disruption and is changing the way work. The pandemic is forcing us to fast track sustainability and even start reimagining African cities. In this edition we explore how to maintain business continuity within this extremely uncertain time and find out about an innovative sanitisation product which will help you comply with COVID-19 regulations in the workplace.

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Flooring
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Packaging
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Safety and Hygiene
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Pumps and Fans
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