utils.ArticleTopic.None 19 Mar 2025
Rapid growth in air cargo in the CapeThe third annual Western Cape Air Cargo Conference noted a 25% increase in cargo in the last year, as the Port of Cape Town struggles with perishable goods handling
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utils.ArticleTopic.None 19 Mar 2025
Platinum sector gets major boost from EU subsidiesFacing challenges due to the declining market in catalytic converters, the platinum mining sector has been looking to boost opportunities in "green hydrogen" technology.
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utils.ArticleTopic.None 15 Mar 2025
Fitch casts doubt on ruling coalition's budget optimismFitch doubts South Africa's budget will stabilise debt at 76.2% of GDP by FY25, predicting 78.8%. Past failures and DA's weak coalition role add pressure.
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utils.ArticleTopic.None 15 Mar 2025
Cape Town’s Table Grape Exports Defy Weather ChallengesDespite terrible weather conditions and the worst port management in the world, South Africa's table grape farmers and inland logistics have managed to beat last year's figures
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utils.ArticleTopic.None 15 Mar 2025
SARB to pause interest rate cutsIn an effort to control inflation ahead of the new budget, the state will be avoiding a much-expected reduction in the interest rate
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utils.ArticleTopic.None 15 Mar 2025
Maersk turns ships around to avoid Cape Town's portCape Town's Port, already ranked least efficient in the world, is battling worsening congestion amid adverse weather and logistical challenges
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utils.ArticleTopic.None 15 Mar 2025
South Africa Drops Luxury Tax on Budget SmartphonesSouth Africa removes luxury tax on budget smartphones under R2,500 to boost digital inclusion ahead of the 2G/3G network shutdown by 2027 for faster mobile connectivity.
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utils.ArticleTopic.None 18 Feb 2025
Private sector attempts to shore up failing Port of Cape TownSupport from Provincial and private sector actors has ameliorated the worst in fruit export disruption, but our container terminal has fallen to dead last in global rankings
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