Chambers of Commerce achieve international accreditation
Two South African Chambers of Commerce, namely the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry as well as the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, have been granted Certificate of Origin issuing accreditation through the International Chamber of Commerce World Chamber Federation Certificate of Origin Chain. The Johannesburg and Cape Town Chambers of Commerce are founding […]
Current Western Cape flood disaster is a double whammy for victims of South Africa’s broader logistics and transport disaster
The current Western Cape flood disaster is a double whammy for victims of South Africa’s broader logistics and transport disaster that persists no matter what the weather. The Cape Chamber can only sympathise with waterlogged farmers and residents who currently bear the brunt of the recent unprecedented rainfall and associated damage. However, as repair work […]
South Africa’s unfolding diplomatic furore with the US illustrates the severity of the current leadership deficiencies within national government
That this impasse with our second biggest trading partner remains unresolved is indicative of a Government that lacks the ability to foresee the potential impact. Senior US legislators believe South Africa, as a consequence of its recent antics with Russian vessels, may soon lose access to a preferential trade deal that has been in place […]
New water licensing regulations could do more harm than good
A proposal to introduce race-based water licence regulations proposal comes at the worst possible time for struggling commercial farmers already battered by interest rate hikes and load shedding. The proposal for regulations comes amidst concerns about a lack of transformation within commercial agriculture. It also coincides with fears about dwindling employment opportunities in a sector […]
GEAP is moving 150 SA entrepreneurs forward to global markets
The Global Export Accelerator Partnership (GEAP) is proud to host an upcoming networking event on the 14th of June in Cape Town, showcasing 150+ successful, export-oriented South African Black-owned businesses to an international audience. In 2022, four dynamic South African Chambers of Commerce (Cape Town, Johannesburg, Nelson Mandela Bay, and Pietermaritzburg) and the South African […]
Cape Chamber welcomes City of Cape Town bid to absorb Eskom clients and infrastructure into single Metro power plan
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes news that the City and Eskom are in discussion about the possible transfer of Eskom staff and infrastructure to the City, as reported in recent months. If the move goes ahead the City would absorb Eskom-managed clients and infrastructure into its budget. About 15% of City residents […]
‘One Station at a Time’ – Cape Chamber hails PRASA success in reclaiming a large portion of Cape Town’s central line
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry wishes to commend state law enforcement and passenger rail stakeholders for reclaiming a portion of Cape Town’s central line, with more success in prospect for the coming months. By implementing a security plan the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has managed to recover the central line […]
South Africa’s shocking literacy level impacts the country’s economic growth prospects
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry is deeply concerned about South Africa’s shocking literacy level and the negative impact this has on the country’s economic growth prospects. Findings of an international literacy study made public this week reveal eight out of ten Grade 4 South Africans struggle to comprehend what they are reading, in […]
City Index for Ease of Doing Business or maybe not
The City of Cape Town launched their renewed “ease of doing business Index” on Tuesday 9 May, in which the mayor calls it “an honest evaluation of the extent to which the City either constrains or enables businesses in Cape Town”. The stated goal is to become “the easiest place to do business on our […]
The battle to reclaim Cape Town’s central commuter rail line
The battle to reclaim Cape Town’s central commuter rail line is a litmus test of Government’s ability to maintain law and order. The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry is appalled by revelations of gangsterism and extortion currently delaying the return to service of one of Cape Town’s most vital rail corridors, a transport artery […]