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Plastics producer unveils R12m expansion at Sidwell plant

With an investment of more than R12m at its Sidwell plant, Apex Polymer Solutions has affirmed its intention to remain a leading plastic substrate producer at the edge of ...

Toyota leads again in market that dips 9.8% compared to November last year.

From selling sweets at high school, to owning a driving school with a fleet of cars, Nelson Mandela ...

Global sugar shortfall view raised to 2.4m tons

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Global sugar production will fall short by 2.4-million metric tons of the expected consumption in the 2023/24 crop year ...

Continental plans thousands of job cuts

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German car parts manufacturer Continental said on Monday it would cut thousands of jobs in its automotive division ...

WSA looking to expand into Egypt

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From Kariega to Cairo — the Egyptian government has signed an agreement with Volkswagen Group SA (VWSA) to draw on the ...

LEARNING CURVE | Nelson Mandela Bay entrepreneur in step with the latest footwear trends

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Pixel Shoes & Julz Shoes owner Julie Oates has been styling residents of Gqeberha and beyond for more than a decade.

These are South Africa’s top selling SUVs, and who is buying them

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Crossovers and SUVs have become particularly popular among certain groups, says Lightstone Auto

Oil ticks upwards after Saudi Arabia, Russia stick to output cuts

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Oil prices edged up on Monday as top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia said they would stick to extra voluntary oil ...

These were the best selling cars and bakkies in October

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New vehicle sales dropped in October compared to the same month the previous year. However, the declines were generally ...

South African motorcycle sales throttle back in 2023

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South African motorcycle sales are likely to decrease nearly 5% this year, says the Association of Motorcycle Importers ...

Electric vehicles set for Gqeberha debut in December

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An all-electric vehicle brand will be launched in the Eastern Cape on December 1.

Rand firms as focus turns to next week's midterm budget

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The rand firmed on Thursday, recouping losses from the previous session, with investor focus turning to the mid-term ...

Arena partners with Sebenza to connect commuters and advertisers

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This exclusive media sales partnership allows brands to establish meaningful connections with audiences using engaging ...

SPAR begins transition to electric delivery vehicles

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The SPAR Group has begun the rollout of its electric vehicle fleet for deliveries ordered via online shopping platform ...

LEARNING CURVE | Getting IT infrastructure and online presence dialled in

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Evelyn Browne is an office manager and web designer at Webcafe.

#LearningCurve

#LearningCurve | Pair’s wonderful world of plastics

On the foundations of their careers in the aquarium and sales industries, Dave and Lynty Bevan have built a lucrative ...

#LearningCurve | From cleaner to hospitality trainer

A drive to succeed has brought Francine Zana from being a cleaner to running a training service for hospitality staff.

#LearningCurve | Living dream in the great outdoors

Once she realised an office job was not for her, Siska van der Bijl channelled her talent for handling pressure and ...

#LearningCurve | Kids ethnic hair salon a first for Bay

Drawing inspiration from a passion of working with the youth, Thandi Bosi knows every girl’s crowning glory is her hair.

#LearningCurve | Ship-shape from start saw them sailing

While Tide Marine Shipyard had a breakthrough when they were granted a major ship-building contract by Transnet, the ...

#LearningCurve | Foodie’s faith in mustard reaps reward

His business was built on a retrenchment and the dream of returning to the food industry. But it took Anthony Vieira da ...

#LearningCurve | Change to luxury coach tours pays off

When he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by venturing in to the transport industry, Faheem ...

#LearningCurve | Giving newlyweds a fairytale start

Mother-and-daughter team of wedding planners build success on quality service, rolling up sleeves when heat is ...

#LearningCurve | Built on a firm foundation in Bay

DMV Architecture, started by Dal Venables when he was a student, today covers all realms of building design Now in its ...

#LearningCurve: Patience builds Klinicare empire

Personal touch, loyal customer service helped Schoeman overcome challenges to grow his pharmacy brand His interest in ...

#LearningCurve: Brown’s PR celebrates a milestone

Quality service, hands-on approach make Michelle Brown’s agency a sought-after establishment – 30 years on With the ...

#LearningCurve: Rising star making it on her own

Creativity, hard work and acquiring business skills has seen award-winning designer establish her business She found ...

#LearningCurve: Success just a stone’s throw away

Stone Etc ‘passion project’ becomes rock-solid business for Bay couple branching out into all the etceteras She started ...

#LearningCurve: Deep jump into sea of success

Pro Dive couple’s passion for sport, mutual support and hard work turns Bay business into ‘diving destination’ It was a ...

#LearningCurve: Turning your passion into business

Health hiccup set exercise fanatic on new path to financial fitness, awareness and commitment to help others After ...

#LearningCurve: Rhoda fulfils dream of BnB success

Mongoose Manor guesthouse owner’s hard work ethic, top quality service, make her clients feel at home When she ...

#LearningCurve: Giving style to security, and homes

Entrepreneur’s aesthetic approach to burlgar bars and gates breaks free from the conventional caged feel It was a ...

#LearningCurve: Master of design’s clients her badge

Achievements include blue-chip national, global firms, working with UN, NMB municipality, IDZs and ...

#LearningCurve: Beauty of her job is – she loves it

Salon owner says pampering and treating clients as individuals, well-organised bookings and location key to ...

#LearningCurve: Imagination key to success story

Online shop Popsiebelle sells creative items for kids, meant to start stories and conversations With a range of ...

#LearningCurve: Driven to ‘pimp’ your ride in style

A passion for cars and a gap in the market saw the owner of Autosport establishing his dream The ever-growing market ...

#LearningCurve: Master of his own (home) design

Excellence in niche housing developments sees architectural firm get its slice of the cake A keen sense of the arts ...

#LearningCurve: Kennel owners have all tails wagging

A passion for dogs that extends through generations led to a business offering all things dog-related Lifelong ...

#LearningCurve: Sublime Glass act driven by passion

Unique offering of manufacturing and design supported by quality, ethics and service A passion for design and a ...

#LearningCurve: Bansda’s legacy shines on in Bay

Jewellery store builds on iconic family brand priding itself on quality, service in 110-year history A rich retail ...

#LearningCurve: Placement agency finds its niche

Zanele Diniso seizes her chance to build up a reputable business securing employment for domestic workers Inspiration ...

#LearningCurve: Building a brighter future for all

Driven woman behind success of Bahlaseli Project Development making inroads in man’s world of construction From the ...

#LearningCurve: PR guru stamps mark on industry

After seven years of heading Kaizer Chiefs’ public relations team, Putco Mafani traded his nine-to-five job for more ...

#LearningCurve: Tupperware two turn plastic into millions

From selling the product to make a few extra bucks, they now employ 24 women A mother and daughter duo are ...

#LearningCurve: Thriving in the spotlight

Passionate entrepreneur Roberts proves theatre, comedy is serious business When Ranique Roberts received a request ...

#LearningCurve: Duo break the mould in ceramic venture

Accident proves a blessing for Bay pair as Angel Wings makes its mark in industry Two Port Elizabeth women are ...

#LearningCurve: Bay tattoo artist is making his mark

Owner of parlours in Baywest and Centurion, Shawn Lindgren also has ambitions to expand his business ...

#LearningCurve: Combining talent and corporate functions

Bay entrepreneur’s undertaking has gone from success to success A leap of faith as she quit her executive job ...

#LearningCurve: Giving little ones a solid foundation

Kelly Ferreira’s Khula Playschool a great start Teachers are a gift to society as they pass on knowledge and for ...

#LearningCurve: Business built on respect, dignity

Undertaker Kevin Hendricks puts 34 years of experience to good use as Funeral Home owner Fig Tree Funeral Home owner ...