Recent trading results from some local retail giants have painted a sorry picture of the slump in sales in shopping malls across the country. Despite December being a traditional boom […]
Recent trading results from some local retail giants have painted a sorry picture of the slump in sales in shopping malls across the country. Despite December being a traditional boom […]
Every year between November and January, South Africa experiences a massive spike in retail sales. The calendar year end, when bonuses and 13th cheques are paid, coincides with long summer […]
While we have all seen the extent of public sector fraud and corruption, private sector corruption is just as damaging to the state and our economy. One such example is […]
Last week, we officially launched our Festive Season Buy Local Campaign, an annual focus on consumer spending over the silly season. Every year between November and January, South Africa experiences a […]
Last week was not a great one for the South African economy. Latest unemployment statistics once again were more than 27 percent. The SA Revenue Service announced a R2.9 billion […]
Exactly 20 years ago, the late former president Nelson Mandela convened the first Presidential Jobs Summit. One of its recommendations was the establishment of a buy local campaign to promote […]
Last week we delved into the world of the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in the most recent in our series of sector specific forums (coming after successful events for […]
It’s hard to know what to make of Donald Trump’s presidency. It may only become apparent if his trade policies are good or bad for the US long after he’s […]
Last week we travelled with our ‘cousins’ Brand South Africa and Tourism South Africa to KwaZulu-Natal, celebrating investment into our economy, heritage and tourism. Our two-day trip started with a […]
