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Chery has acquired Nissan’s plant in Roslynn, Pretoria.

Auto industry urges ‘fine-tuned’ tariffs, not a 50% import hike

Greater tariffs are expected on imports of completely built-up vehicles but BMW CEO says 50% could have unintended consequences

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Alistair Ruiters as his special advisor for investment promotion. (@PresidencyZA/X)

Ramaphosa makes Alistair Ruiters special advisor for investment promotion

The former director general at the department of trade and industry has a long history leadership in business

  • Aarti Bhana
1 min read
(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Cannabis hopes go up in smoke

Industry groups and experts are demanding the department of health withdraw its prohibition on foodstuffs containing cannabis and hemp

  • Aarti Bhana
6 min read