There is no justification for any increase in Port tariffs and it is time port users were compensated for decades of over-charging. The Chamber was commenting on proposals to increase port tariffs by 8.45% this year and 24.8 percent next year. Recent revelations and court cases have made it clear that Transnet has been involved in […]
The impending strike by the minibus taxi industry will further exacerbate the transport problems that business is experiencing in the region. We are already dealing with a disrupted and inefficient rail service compounded by a traffic congestion problem so this could very well be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back. The lack of […]
The Atlantis Green Tech Special Economic Zone is one of the most imaginative development projects we have seen in a long time. Renewable energy, efficiency and clean technologies add up to a new growth industry with almost unlimited potential. What’s more the timing is right and we are well placed to take the lead in […]
The County’s emergence from recession is both a relief and a source of encouragement for business. It is the sort of positive news we desperately need, but there is a great deal more that we need to do to ensure that the recovery is sustained. One of the reasons for the improvement was the bounce back […]
Cape Town businesses believe that the Metrorail’s problems are a threat to the viability of their businesses and that the stressful conditions on the trains are affecting the mental health and morale of 94 percent of their staff. This emerged from a survey of its members by the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. We knew the […]
