The slow pace with which renewable energy projects have been rolled out across Africa may prove to be an advantage in a few years. As they catch up, African countries could benefit from technological developments and falling costs of wind and solar power.
By Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014 10:50
After the first Mandela Day in 2009, Mandela thanked all who had supported it. He said: "It is our hope that people will dedicate their time and effort to improve the conditions within their own communities. We thank you for participating in Mandela Day".
21 Jul 2014 10:23
The government has been spending R60m a year on 108 vacant buildings and R12m on 12 buildings occupied by non-government tenants.
17 Jul 2014 11:30
Leading Chinese automotive manufacturer First Automotive Works (FAW), has launched its R600m assembly plant in Zone 2 of the Coega Development Corporation's (CDC) Industrial Development Zone (IDZ).
11 Jul 2014 09:36
South Africa relies too heavily on just two taxes in the total tax mix and, as the current tax system is already "at full stretch", any further demands would distort economic activity and taxpayer behaviour.
By Amanda Visser 10 Jun 2014 09:47
The City of Cape Town is embroiled in a bitter court battle in an attempt to make the SA National Roads Agency make public the "secret" costs of the proposed introduction of e-tolling on the N1 and N2 highways in Western Cape.
By Philani Nombembe 6 Jun 2014 09:53
Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) hold tremendous potential for government to increase effective support for struggling entrepreneurs in South Africa, according to a new report presented to the National Treasury, the Jobs Fund, and the dti.
Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business 7 Apr 2014 10:39
A new R20 billion tax incentive to encourage investment in new manufacturing assets and employee training was formally launched by Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.
By Linda Ensor 9 Nov 2010 13:15
Initiatives are underway to commercialise a domestically developed electric car.
9 Nov 2010 11:52
Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions announces the publication of its Monthly Malware Statistics for October 2010.
8 Nov 2010 10:26
The Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI) has launched a Creative Enterprise Training Unit for Western Cape craft producers and designer makers in the East City District, a Cape Town precinct that is attracting increasing numbers of creative industries.
4 Nov 2010 07:35
Carousel fraud, estimated to have cost the EU €5bn in lost tax revenues, will be eliminated from UK trading after changes to VAT regulations came into force this week.
3 Nov 2010 11:06
NEWSWATCH: The government, in the form of GCIS head Themba Maseko, has emphatically denied any plan to shift government advertising to so-called 'patriotic' media, reports Mail & Guardian. Meanwhile, it seems The New Age has decided to muzzle its staff somewhat, reports Moneyweb
2 Nov 2010 11:10
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