Former 1time founders have applied to the Air Services Licensing Council for a licence to start a low-cost airline, reports Moneyweb. Add a comment
Micro & Start-Ups
Locals must benefit from mining, says Turok
- 30 October 2012
- SME News Desk
Economics Professor and ANC Member of Parliament Ben Turok has called for the overhauling of South Africa's mining legislation in favour of locals instead of foreign-owned mining companies. Add a comment
New low cost carrier takes off
- 18 October 2012
- SME News Desk
Cape Town - Fresh Air, the Zimbabwean registered low cost airline will launch its first flight on 2 November, flying between OR Tambo International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe. Add a comment
Marikana micro-lenders: Davies issues warning
- 12 October 2012
- SME News Desk
Cape Town - Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies has warned micro-lenders involved in illegal activities that the National Credit Regulator (NCR) will bring them to book, after the regulator uncovered widespread abuse by at least 10 micro-lenders in Marikana. Add a comment
Banks out to milk the poor over Postbank plan - Cosatu
- 01 October 2012
- SME News Desk
Johannesburg - Cosatu has poured cold water over a proposal by the commercial banks to use Postbank’s vast infrastructure to extend financial services to poor customers. Add a comment
