Trade conditions remained in positive territory in February at about the same level as in January 2013, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) said on Wednesday. “Trade conditions remained in positive territory in February 2013 and at about the same level as in January 2013. The strong improvement of the Trade Activity Index (TAI) from 42 in December 2012 … [Read more...] about Trade conditions remain in positive territory
January retail trade sales lower than expected
Retail trade sales for January came in lower than expected at 1.9% year-on-year. “Measured in real terms (constant 2012 prices), retail trade sales increased by 1.9% year-on-year in January 2013,” said Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Wednesday. The main contributors to the 1.9% increase were general dealers (contributing 1.2% percentage points) and retailers in textiles, … [Read more...] about January retail trade sales lower than expected
Port Elizabeth in the News on 14 March 2013
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ANC’s utter disrespect for NMBM residents
The ruling party in this city has once again treated the residents of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro with flagrant disrespect. At 15h46 on 13 March 2013, city councillors received an sms that read as follow: “Dear Cllrs, Public Participation Meetings scheduled for 13 to 20/3/13 is (sic) postponed until further notice. Regards Chief Operating Officer” Some residents were … [Read more...] about ANC’s utter disrespect for NMBM residents
Letter to the New City Manager
Good Evening Please note my strongest objection to the total incompetence of your bungling officials who are a disgrace to this Metro. They are totally useless and on what grounds was this IDP meeting cancelled 30 minutes before it was due to start? Who will cover the cost of the fruitless expenditure of all the media adverts? What disciplinary steps will be instituted against … [Read more...] about Letter to the New City Manager
