Police operation targets crime in Durban ahead of festive season

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The early morning raid, which took place on Monday, focused on the Albert Park area, known for crimes such as theft, smash-and-grab incidents, and robberies.

UKZN appoints Dr Reuel Khoza as new chancellor

Mercury Reporter|Published

UKZN, said in a statement on Tuesday that Dr Khoza is an experienced business and transformation leader, and acclaimed author.

Breaching the gender equality gap in infrastructure at the inaugural Women in Infrastructure Summit

IOL Reporter|Published

CNBC Africa in partnership with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), will be hosting their inaugural Women in Infrastructure Summit, virtually, on Tuesday. ...

Call for more public-private partnerships as R1. 3bn Umhlanga Arch soars ahead

Published

The long-awaited multi-use project, to which developer and shareholder Devmco and local private equity firm Multiply Group are putting the final touches, was opened ...

Durban Container Terminal acquires new straddles

IOL Reporter|Published

Eight new straddle carries were delivered to the Durban Port Terminal and will help to speed up operations at one of the country’s busiest ports.

Most retirees still get up and go to work just to supplement their income

IOL Reporter|Published

Due to the instability of the markets, fluctuating interest rates and inflation, many retirees are remaining in the work force for stability and financial security. ...

Expect to pay more for medical aid next year

IOL Reporter|Published

Medical aid consumers can expect an average scheme rate of around 5 to 6% next year. This is according to the Council for Medical Aid Schemes

Durban’s iconic Hilton Hotel is open for business

Karen Singh|Published

Durban’s iconic Hilton Hotel officially reopened its doors for business yesterday. GM Vikram Jamwal said they were hoping for a positive outlook in the months ahead. ...

Poultry sector shows 5% growth despite Covid-19 woes

IOL Reporter|Published

Despite many other sectors feeling the pinch due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the poultry industry has shown growth within the first eight months of 2020.

Out with the old, in with the new: Transnet replaces ageing equipment

IOL Reporter|Published

TPT has invested R2 billion this current calendar year in equipment. With a fortified maintenance strategy in place, the acquisition of the assets is supported by ...

How one Durban businessman is fighting through a pandemic to keep residents connected

Se-Anne Rall|Published

A Durban businessman is fighting through Covid-19 to keep residents connected and keep his business afloat.

Calculator enables automotive employers to get odds on apprentices

Network Reporter|Published

South African automotive employers can achieve up to a 200% return on their investment from contracting or employing apprentices.

Tips for smalls businesses to get their customers to pay promptly

Network Reporter|Published

Small companies write-off as much as 40% of late payments as bad debt and receive payments, on average, 101 days after the 30-day target, according to a survey by ...

Air cargo lifts off at Dube

Network Reporter|Published

The commercial case for airfreighting goods from Durban is changing

Alarm over conditions on livestock carrier

Terry Hutson|Published

Questions abound about how the export of 57 000 sheep went ahead

Building activity now at 'worst level on record'

Network Reporter|Published

The main indicator used for analysis purposes is business confidence. A business confidence index can vary between zero (extreme lack of confidence) and 100 (extreme ...

Quest to turn SA into smart nation in spotlight

Network Reporter|Published

The GovTech 2019 information and communications technology (ICT) conference, which will be held in Durban from Sunday, is designed to help stakeholders connect, ...

Durban entrepreneur taps into niche gaming market

Lyse Comins|Published

Niche market for educational activities inspires Durban creative

Awards honour province’s top exporters

Lyse Comins|Published

Successes of local business highlighted, programme launched to develop emerging businesses