LET'S STEP ON IT, PLEASE
By Thebe Mabanga
Anyone who was anxious about the completion of the soccer World Cup stadiums should brace themselves for the spectacle's transport plan. It has three crucial legs: the delivery of 570 buses; licensing of taxis and buses; and the establ...

LET'S WORK TOGETHER
By Claire Bisseker
It's been called the capitalists' grand ball - but at its best, the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland provides a window on the global economy and the debates that are shaping the financial world. ...

BACK TO BASICS
By Matebello Motloung
From DKNY and Nike to Microsoft and Apple: when it comes to brands, consumers know what they want and expect from their favourite brands. However, the recession has put the strength of many brands across various sectors - and with that...

KEEPING UP STEAM
By David Williams
Timber is one of the commodities that is ideal for rail: it is heavy, easily loaded and unloaded, and delivery must be frequent and regular. The other advantage of a timber train is that it removes dozens of heavy lorries from rural an...

LONG DROP PROBLEM
By Carol Paton
Only 4% of municipal waste-water or sewage treatment plants measure up to best practice standards, according to a detailed report prepared by the department of water & environmental affairs. The report has not yet been released, fue...

PARTING SHOTS
By David Furlonger
Auto components manufacturing in SA is in danger of collapse, say executives. Imports accounted for two-thirds of new cars sold in SA last year, and exports of key components fell by up to 50%. SA imported parts worth nearly R20bn more...