IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

It is often said that an investment in knowledge pays the best interest. A good education is worth its weight in gold, but recent figures released by Stats SA indicate that South African households will have to make more room in their budgets to pay for rising tuition fees. Stats SA updates education inflation figures   read more »

PRESS STATEMENT APRIL 2015 Highlights The effects of the 2008–2009 global financial crisis on the South African economy continued to linger in 2014. This, combined with factors such as constrained electricity supply and labour unrest, has negatively impacted on the performance of the economy. Slowing growth rates over the period 2010–2013 (averaging 2,7%), continued into   read more »

Motor trade sales grew 0,6% year-on-year in February 2015 to R44,4 billion (current prices), according to preliminary results released by Stats SA. The highest annual growth rates were recorded for used vehicle sales (16,7%), sales of accessories (8,6%) and convenience store sales (5,7%). New vehicle sales were up by 1,8%. Year-on-year decreases were recorded for   read more »

We welcome you back from the well-deserved Easter holidays after what surely had been a hectic start to the year, and with so much to accomplish. For many people this was a time to visit friends and families across the country, while others enjoyed the search for Easter eggs; nevertheless, we trust that you all   read more »