PC shipments decline, outlook improves

Aug 29, 2014

Worldwide PC shipments are expected to fall by -3,7% in 2014, an improvement from the previous forecast of -6%, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker. PC shipments in emerging regions remain constrained by ongoing...

SA sees decline in informal businesses

Aug 18, 2014

There has been a massive decline in the number of informal businesses in South Africa, according to the 2013 Survey of Employers and the Self-Employed (SESE).

SA trade activity now in negative territory

Aug 15, 2014

The seasonally adjusted composite Trade Activity Index (TAI) declined by four index points to 48 in July 2014 from 52 in June 2014, according to the latest SACCI (South African Chamber of Commerce & Indsutry) Trade Index. The trade conditions index was stable and...

SACCI report shows trade expectations weaken

Jul 16, 2014

The seasonally adjusted composite Trade Activity Index (TAI) from the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) increased slightly by two index points to 52 in June 2014 after declining by one point to 50 in May 2014. Although overall trade conditions...

SA security appliances market declines

Jul 7, 2014

The South African security appliances market declined 17,1% in value year-on-year to $10,54-million in Q1 2014, according to the EMEA Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker published by international market intelligence and research agency IDC. In terms of market...