By the end of 2014, 10% of the electricity used in the Western Cape will be generated from renewable sources as part of its goals for 2020 to operate with modern, efficient energy systems and a minimal carbon footprint on new infrastructure and facilities. Read more >>
As consumer spending in South Africa remains constrained‚ retailer Clicks Group reported a 9.6% rise in turnover to R9.3bn‚ for the half-year. Read more >>
The producer price index (PPI) for final manufactured goods - considered as the headline PPI - accelerated more than expected by 8.2% year-on-year (y/y) in March after increasing by 7.7% y/y in February‚ Statistics South Africa figures showed. Read more >>
Motor retail group Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) reported that its diluted basic earnings per share were 154.9c for the year ended February, up from 142.4c a year ago. Read more >>
The poultry sector could start to emerge from an extended downturn in the second half of this year‚ making it one to watch for analysts and fund managers. Read more >>
Combined Motor Holdings (CMH)‚ one of South Africa's biggest vehicle retailers‚ has taken a swipe at the e-tolls billing system in Gauteng. Read more >>
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple courted investors with plans to split its stock as iPhone sales pushed up profits while underscoring pressure for the company to unveil "the next big thing." Read more >>
PARIS, FRANCE: French car company Renault has frozen a project to make commercial vehicles with Russian company Zil because of the fall of the ruble, a Renault spokesman said on Wednesday (23 April). Read more >>
About 5bn cigarettes are being produced illegally in SA each year and sold at prices well below those of legitimate, tax-paying businesses, according to estimates from the tobacco industry. Read more >>
