FNB senior economist Koketso Mano states that as the harvesting of summer crops is underway, the recent fuel price cut will enhance farmers' profitability, as fuel costs represent nearly 13% of input expenses in grain production. Both grades of petrol have decreased by five cents per litre, while diesel prices have dropped by 37 cents per litre at the pumps. Mano also notes that the citrus export season is in […]
Road freight operators say the strike by thousands of SARS workers is starting to affect movement of cargo at some of the country’s major ports of entry. Workers downed tools yesterday, demanding a 12% wage increase while the employer is offer a 1.3%. SARS has maintained that customs operations at ports of entry, especially borders, were without major interruptions. Truck operators say they now face extended delays at the border posts. This […]
MPs in Somalia have voted to declare a contract with the United Arab Emirates null and void - endangering plans to develop a port in the Horn of Africa. Dubai-based shipping giant DP World wants to enlarge the port of Berberra in the breakaway state of Somaliland. Somalia's parliament has voted to ban the Emiratis. The president of Somaliland has argued the state has a right to enter into such […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
