Yogashen Pillay

1 week ago | businessreport.co.za | Yogashen Pillay |Zelda Venter |Mthobisi Nozulela

Fears continue of Transnet looming employees' strike due to a wage dispute. Image: Leon Lestrade/ Independent NewspapersFears continue of Transnet looming employees' strike due to a wage dispute. This follows the United National Transport Union (Untu) confirming on Wednesday that it has received the certificate of non-resolution from the CCMA on Wednesday. Untu declared a deadlock in talks for the 2025/2026 financial year on Monday, rejecting Transnet’s latest wage offer of 6%.

1 week ago | businessreport.co.za | Philippa Larkin |Siphelele Dludla |Yogashen Pillay

. The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said that the Business Confidence Index (BCI) has increased well from May 2024 to February 2024 but noted a drop in confidence in March 2025. Image: Picture: Henk Kruger/Independent NewspapersIn March South Africa's business environment reflected a sustained improvement in sentiment that began in June 2024, driven by stronger economic prospects.

1 week ago | businessreport.co.za | Yogashen Pillay |Philippa Larkin |Siphelele Dludla |Mthobisi Nozulela

INVESTMENTThe stage was set for the Africa CEO Forum 2025 on Tuesday with a media briefing announcing the theme “Can a New Deal Between State and Private Sector Deliver the Continent a Winning Hand?” Image: SuppliedThe stage was set for the highly anticipated Africa CEO Forum 2025 during a media briefing on Tuesday, as Amir Ben Yahmed, President of the Africa CEO Forum, unveiled the theme for this year’s conference.

1 week ago | businessreport.co.za | Yogashen Pillay |Edward West |Zelda Venter |Ashley Lechman

LABOUR RELATIONSEconomists and logistics experts are concerned about the impact a looming Transnet strike of over 20 000 workers could have on the South African economy and the logistics sector. Image: Leon Lestrade/ Independent NewspapersThe looming strike of more than 20 000 workers at Transnet has raised concern of industry players about the potential impact it could have on the South African economy and the logistics sector.

1 week ago | businessreport.co.za | Anita Nkonki |Yogashen Pillay |Thami Magubane

Minister of Tourism in Mauritius Richard Duval said that tourism and ties between South Africa and Mauritius are being strengthened. Image: Picture suppliedMinister of Tourism in Mauritius Richard Duval said that tourism and ties between South Africa and Mauritius are being strengthened. The Minister was speaking at an information sharing session in Umhlanga on Monday on his first official visit to South Africa as Tourism Minister.