Black business to seek ruling on BEE limits

Black business to seek ruling on BEE limits
Black Business Council will test the Treasury’s prohibition of ‘set-asides’ for black owned firms in awarding government contracts.

Ten potential special economic zones set for scrutiny

Ten potential special economic zones set for scrutiny
One SEZ mooted for each province and one at Saldanha Bay, and Upington solarenergy centre and Dube trade port among most promising, MPs told TEN potential special economic zones (SEZs) — at least one in each province — had been identified and would be subjected to feasibility studies in the coming months, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said in Parliament Friday.

Tax breaks to encourage companies to trade from special zones

Tax breaks to encourage companies to trade from special zones
R2.9bn tax incentive for special economic zones to encourage businesses to set up their enterprises in these zones A R2.9bn tax incentive for special economic zones (SEZs) will be introduced to encourage businesses to set up their enterprises in these zones.

Joburg jumps 92 places in ICCA rankings

Joburg jumps 92 places in ICCA rankings
The ICCA rankings for 2013 have been released and Joburg Tourism’s Convention Bureau team is celebrating the city’s excellent work in improving its ranking by 92 places since 2012.

The black-belt economy kicks in

The black-belt economy kicks in
It may not be immediately obvious, but South Africa's burgeoning black middle class is the country's largest driver of growth.