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SA business confidence falls to five-month low in February
Confidence in the economy has been strangled by policy and political uncertainty.
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Concerns over SA’s business confidence levels
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry says this is due to a dip in merchandise export volumes and fewer new vehicle sales.
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Chamber of Commerce disappointed by ‘criminality' in N3 protest
At least 15 trucks were set alight and 18 others were looted during the demonstration which forced the closure of the busy highway in both directions.
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SA's business confidence rises again in December
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (SACCI) monthly business confidence index (BCI) rose to 96.4 in December from 95.1 in November.
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SA's business confidence at lowest in over 30 years
Since SA emerged from the 2009 recession, growth has fallen short of the government’s target of 5%, the level economists say is needed to curb unemployment.
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Local businesses pessimistic of the future - Chamber of Commerce survey
The Chamber has attributed the subdued sentiment to currency volatility, corruption and political uncertainty.
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SA business confidence index rises
Sacci says business confidence increased last month as a result of higher commodity prices.
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SA’s business confidence stalls, eyes on policy implementation
The index has hovered around the 80-mark in the past four months.
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Eskom hikes will have adverse effects on SA economy - Sacci
Sacci says govt needs to look for other saving opportunities to ensure sustainable business.
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Eskom's plants fall silent
Two gas turbine power stations which use diesel to generate electricity have shut down.
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Sacci: Copper theft on the increase
176 metric tonnes of copper worth R12,5 million was stolen across the country last month.
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Concern over SA's shrinking economy
Figures show the economy experienced its first contraction since 2009, dropping 0.6%.
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Sanral welcomes Sacci e-toll support
Sanral has welcomed the business chamber’s call for members to support e-tolling.
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‘Unresolved labour disputes will hit economy’
President Jacob Zuma has urged the labour sector and employers to resolve disputes.
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NUM strike could cost R10bn
The Cape Chamber of Commerce says the gold sector strike could be the most costly ever.
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Corruption erodes SA economy - Sacci
The Global Corruption Barometer survey found 40-50% of S.Africans paid a bribe over the past year.
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Diesel price hike 'more impactful', says Sacci
The freight industry will be worst affected by Wednesday’s petrol and diesel hike.
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Zuma yet to employ SIU head
After 13 months, President Jacob Zuma has still not appointed a head of the SIU.
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Sacci positive about festive spending
But the chamber warns that its outlook is subject to the performance of the rand.
