WEF says machine-assisted jobs will emerge quicker than expected
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) 'Future of Jobs 2020' report finds that Covid-19 has caused the labour market to change faster than expected. The report envisions that, by 2025, automation and a new...
View ArticleNumsa to picket at RMI, Mibco offices
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) will hold a march to all the offices of the Retail Motor Industry (RMI) on October 27 to hand over memorandums of demands at each venue. The...
View ArticleRamaphosa in self-quarantine, not showing Covid-19 symptoms
President Cyril Ramaphosa will be performing his duties from home after a guest at a fundraising dinner he attended tested positive for the coronavirus. According to The Presidency, Ramaphosa is not...
View ArticlePrivate-sector investment key amid challenges
From an economic perspective, the Covid-19 pandemic has not affected countries in Africa, apart from South Africa, as much as countries on other continents.
View ArticleDifficulties heightened during pandemic, company forges ahead
South Africa’s subdued economic growth has been well recorded – even prior to the pandemic, says industrial equipment supplier Verder Pumps South Africa MD Darryl Macdougall.
View ArticleMetso Outotec to sell Vereeniging operations
Consultations evaluating the closure or other alternatives related to former Metso Outotec operations in Vereeniging, South Africa, have been concluded and resulted in the decision to divest the...
View ArticlePPPFA invalidity declaration has no effect on BBBEE Act, says commission
The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Commission says the ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal that declared the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) Regulations of 2017...
View ArticleEconomic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan presents opportunity to build a...
The Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan tabled by President Cyril Ramaphosa in October, provides an opportunity to build a better structured economy, reports South African Institution of Civil...
View ArticleYouth robotics training programme successfully completed during Covid-19...
Paramount Labs – the research and innovation division of aerospace and technology company Paramount Group – in partnership with the South African Air Force (SAAF), has successfully completed its...
View ArticleFibre-optic tech monitors bearing parameters
Bearing manufacturer and distributor SKF says its fibre-optic sensing technology used in its bearings to capture their working parameters, is “a world first”. The technology provides instant access to...
View ArticleShift in strategy to maximise offering
Bearings manufacturer and distributor SKF held a virtual webinar last month to discuss the company’s three-pronged strategy shift to better meet client requirements. “The strategy has encouraged every...
View ArticleAfrican informal sector is disproportionate
The informal employment sector within Africa is diverse and presents a range of challenges, notably with a higher percentage of women being employed and a correlation between the informal sector and...
View ArticleRamaphosa urges holiday vigilance to avoid second wave of virus
With the festive season fast approaching, President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked for vigilance from South Africans to avoid a possible second wave of the coronavirus. He is expected to address the nation...
View ArticleB4SA proposes alternatives to another hard lockdown in event of a second wave
To restore and boost investor and consumer confidence in South Africa, Business for South Africa (B4SA) is requesting certainty from government that there will not be another “hard economic lockdown” –...
View ArticleMakwetu hailed as gentle, unwavering giant in the fight against corruption
Business Unity South Africa (Busa) president Sipho Pityana has hailed outgoing Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu as a gentle and yet unwavering giant in the fight against corruption and maladministration,...
View ArticlePandemic challenges exacerbated for industry
While construction sites were able to reopen in early May for civil projects, ongoing delays in terms of both the public sector being slow to change gears and client’s additional regulations around...
View ArticleGovernment departments implement initiatives to create more jobs
Various government departments have commenced with the rollout of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plan to protect and create jobs as part of his emergency relief package that has been mobilised in the wake...
View ArticleRough road ahead for VUCA-plagued trucking industry
It is going to take at least five years for South Africa’s economy to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, says Road Freight Association (RFA) chief executive Gavin Kelly.
View ArticleGlobal workforce to reach highest level of risk in 2021 – International SOS
The risk to the global workforce has reached its highest level since 2016, according to the findings of International SOS's 'Risk Outlook 2021' report. The outlook reveals findings from the Business...
View ArticleSaice launches career growth platform for engineers
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) has launched an innovative new platform – Saice Connect – that enables its members to network and engage with potential employers and...
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