India’s SMME sector ‘a model for SA to follow’

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The South African Consul-General in Mumbai, India, Maropene Ramokgopa, has said South Africa should follow the example set by India’s SMME sector.

SA employees have itchy feet

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The results of a recent global research study found that South Africa has the highest rate of employees who are open to leaving.

When to re-brand your business

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Businesses often need to rebrand to focus on their target markets, says Gail Macleod.

R6. 5bn RBM investment set to benefit KZN

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The announcement of Richards Bay Minerals’ R6. 5bn investment is expected to have a substantial positive impact on the economy of the province.

KZN set to tap into the ‘bleisure’ travel industry at conference

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Tourism KwaZulu-Natal (TKZN) will be promoting ?bleisure?? tourism at the World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) which is being held in Cape Town.

'No work, no pay' principle does not apply - experts

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Intensified load shedding has had a devastating economic effect on many companies.

Helping young South Africans make their way in the world

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With the youth unemployment rate sitting at above 50%, growing numbers of young South Africans are considering entrepreneurship as a career option.

Furnishing people with jobs

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A government-owned eco-furniture manufacturing plant specialising in building coffins was officially launched.

Power of small business crucial to success of SEZs

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The Minister of Small Business Development, says effective participation of SMMEs is important for the success of the SEZs.

Entry to digital marketplace

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Cisco South Africa?s R10 million state-of-the-art incubation hub was launched at the Dube Tradeport in Durban

Origin certificates vital for export products

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Concerns have been raised and directed at Sacci about the rising practice of fraudulent certificates of origin being issued in SA.

Long working hours are bad for business, study finds

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A local research study by a UKZN Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate found that working long hours affects productivity.

Agency makes the most of digital opportunities

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Advertising agency Ogilvy Durban?s digital capabilities catapulted into global leadership territory with the launch of Social. Lab in South Africa.

How to get started online

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Women entrepreneurs have the potential to contribute to a significant increase in GDP and jobs over the next decade.

Call for more KZN entries in ‘Oscars’ of tourism

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The 2019 Lilizela Tourism Awards, which recognise service excellence and the ?best of the best? in the hospitality industry.

Trade summit crucial to boost development

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KZN is again rolling out the red carpet for delegates coming from all over the country to attend a two-day national Special Economic Zone Summit.

Brush up on labour laws before hiring

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South Africa is regarded as having the worst labour-employer relations in the world.

Ghana mission yields deals and investment opportunities

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The group of about 30 businesspeople arrived back in South Africa on Sunday after four days in Accra attending seminars.

Informal sector will harness tech potential

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The Human Sciences Research Council will for the first time undertake a standardised survey of the informal sector in South Africa.

Giving spaza shop owners a financial helping hand

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The spaza shop market is valued at around R40 billion per year and 90% or more of the transactions are cash.

No lounging about for furniture design duo

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A Durban-based husband and wife business team, Mholi and Nqobile Mthembu, believe the sky is the limit for their furniture design company, Woodnovation.

Why the timeshare option 'makes perfect sense'

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The timeshare industry, which is one of the earliest and largest examples of collaborative consumption, is a true backbone of the economy.

Luxury overlooking the sea

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While Cape Town is home to several exclusive mansions, there are a few multimillion-rand properties in KZN, mostly in Zimbali and uMhlanga.

Earn 20% of your rent back with this new rewards app

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There are rewards programmes for health care, shopping and banking and now there is one for tenants.

The North Coast property market ‘is booming’

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KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast is a “commercial sleeping giant”. This is the view of Mark Johnson, a licensee of Seeff North Coast.