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GENERAL NOTICES
04 March Media Briefing for Justice , Crime and Security Cluster
04 March CEO’s Report – January / February 2010
03 March Report on Draft Customs Control and Customs Duty Bills meeting
03 March BUSA Media Statement and Research Report – Expediting Transformation and Successive in Corporate SA
02 March Seminar Invitation – Changes and Dangers in Labour Law
02 March BPO Newsletter
02 March Request for Input/Comment – Policy Assessment Questionnaire
02 March Monthly Economic and Policy Report
01 March Reminder: Invitation : Roundtable Discussion with the Reserve Bank
01 March Invitation form Crans Montana to nominate representatives

PRESS RELEASES
03 March SACCI Press Release – Business Confidence Index
25 Feb SACCI press release – Clean Face of Gauteng Initiative
24 Feb SACCI press release – SACCI’s view on Nersa’s Decision
23 Feb SACCI press release – GDP figures
17 Feb SACCI Press Release – National Budget
12 Feb SACCI Press Release – State of the Nation Address

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Trade Conditions in Positive Territory

Tuesday, 09 March 2010 15:15
The results of SACCI’s monthly Trade Conditions Survey for February 2010 were released today, 10 March 2010. The Trade Activity Index (TAI), which reflects current trade conditions, improved strongly to 54 in February, following a 42 in December 2009 and 44 in January 2010, the latter being months which were susceptible to seasonal influences.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 15:32
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Improved Confidence

Wednesday, 03 March 2010 10:32
The Business Confidence Index (BCI) of SACCI increased by 1.8 index points between January and February 2010 registering 83.0 in February 2010. This is 1.5 points below the February 2009 level. The BCI has performed as expected in February 2010 with business confidence responding to positive medium term economic developments.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 March 2010 11:03
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Invite - Meeting with the SA Reserve Bank

Monday, 01 March 2010 08:13
SACCI has been invited by the Governor of the Reserve Bank, Ms Gill Marcus to participate in a bilateral economic roundtable discussion with the Reserve Bank. Some of the issues to be discussed will refer to the inflation targeting framework, the mandate of the SARB, the appropriateness of the current exchange rate regime, the shareholding structure of the SARB and the role of the monetary policy in general. SACCI members are invited to submit the names of senior representatives from their organisations for consideration to accompany a delegation of SACCI officials to this event. SACCI will submit the list of the official delegation to the Reserve Bank in advance of the meeting.
Last Updated on Monday, 01 March 2010 08:26
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Labour Law Workshop - changes and dangers in Labour Law

Monday, 01 March 2010 13:48
Sweeping changes in the law affecting the use of labour brokers, contractors and probationary contracts are expected in 2010. In addition, crucially important case decisions together with the draft CCMA Guidelines: Misconduct Arbitrations have highlighted the plight of employers accused of dismissing employees unfairly. This seminar provides much embattled employers with a comprehensive update on the legislators’ assault on Atypical Employment. It also updates employers on extremely important developments in the law of dismissal and the draft guidelines on misconduct dismissal. Date: 12 March 2010
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SACC Comments on Nersa’s decision on the Electricity Tariff Increase

Wednesday, 24 February 2010 13:34
In response to the year-on-year tariff increase that NERSA awarded Eskom this morning, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said: " The increases matched general expectations from business but are still fairly high given current economic circumstances. NERSA appears to have taken the views of respondents at the public hearings into consideration. This decision should diminish scepticism concerning the continued sustainable electricity supply in South Africa. "
Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 February 2010 13:41
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