Developing local South African businesses as suppliers is something that we should all be encouraging, not only because of our high unemployment levels, but also for socio-economic reasons. Business success rates in South Africa are not good; in fact they are quite poor. “One in 10 businesses survives in the first three years, while 80% of entrepreneurs are struggling with … [Read more...] about Supplier Development: a positive step in building the Small Business sector in the Nelson Mandela Bay
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New norms and standards guidelines for South African visual arts sector
The Visual Arts Network of South Africa (VANSA), a development agency for the visual arts promoting connection and access in the industry will host a series of consultations to get input from the visual arts sector for the development of a norms and standards booklet. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My … [Read more...] about New norms and standards guidelines for South African visual arts sector
How South Africa’s financial sector handles risks linked to social media | The Conversation
Organisations increasingly need to put procedures and practices in place to manage their reputation in the social media age. ShutterstockThe main focus of debates about social media is increasingly about the risks involved with its use. This is particularly true when it comes to large companies. Combined with the use of smartphones, social media is, for many, blurring the lines … [Read more...] about How South Africa’s financial sector handles risks linked to social media | The Conversation
SA grocery sector faces competition probe
Johannesburg – The Competition Commission will probe South Africa’s four large supermarket chains, their effect on small retailers and the impact of their long-term exclusive leases with landlords. The wide-ranging probe will include informal businesses and look at the dynamics between local and foreign-owned small retailers in townships, according to the terms of reference … [Read more...] about SA grocery sector faces competition probe
‘Perfect storm’ turns screws on platinum sector
London/Johannesburg – A perfect storm of rising costs, labour unrest and weak metal prices has pushed South Africa’s platinum mining companies into radical restructuring, but they’ve held off unleashing what could be their most effective weapon – production cuts. South African output of platinum group metals jumped in the early part of this year as … [Read more...] about ‘Perfect storm’ turns screws on platinum sector
