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"Chaotic situation" at Cape Town, while Transnet declares force majeure again

Loyiso Dotwana named new Bay business chamber president By Devon Koen - 15 July 2021 OLD AND THE NEW: Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber  chief executive  Denise van Huyssteen with new president Loyiso Dotwana, left, and outgoing president Andrew Muir Image: SUPPLIED Loyiso Dotwana has been named the new president of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and will spearhead its efforts to grow the metro’s economy through strategic planning and interventions. Dotwana, an experienced businessman and civil engineer, succeeds Andrew Muir as president. The appoi...

Following a recent meeting with the CGA, minister Meyer said he is concerned about the state of service delivery at the Port of Cape Town.

Continuing inefficiencies at Port of Cape Town a risk for agricultural exports Following my recent meeting with the Citrus Growers Association (CGA), I wish to register my concern about the current state of service delivery at the Port of Cape Town and its potential negative impact on the export of agricultural products. With the Western Cape being responsible for 50% of South Africa's agricultural exports, the Port of Cape Town is a vital cog in the wheel of the Western Cape and South Africa's economy. Any inefficiencies in this port will therefore harm the Western Cape's economy and cost jo...

MONEYWEB app instead? A much-needed and implementable plan. By Moshe Motlohi 30 Apr 2021  11:00  Open: Open: Open: Open: The Port of Durban, SA’s busiest container port, is in line for major investment. Image: Supplied The recent blockage of the Suez Canal by a major vessel presented a significant moment for South African trade. The blockage, which saw some of the world’s largest shipping container companies redirect their vessels to the route around South Africa, disrupted trade activity and global supply chains for nearly a week, costing more than an estimated $9 billion (R1...