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The predictability of government communicators
[Janine Lazarus] Let's face it: Ranting and raving, however injured one might feel, tends to switch people off. All the more so if you hold a position in government... read more>>

[African Utility Week] Eskom hopes to keep the lights on this winter

Nicci Botha

Eskom hopes to maintain its unbroken record over the years of not having to implement loadshedding during the winter months...

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Waste has economic value - Molewa

Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, says government is waging a war on waste and prioritising contributing to the development and growth of the recycling economy...

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Aviation authority introduces regulations for drones

SACAA will be introducing new regulations that will help regulate remotely piloted aircraft systems, popularly known as drones...

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Administration
Eskom, CEO part ways
The Eskom board and the utility's CEO Tshediso Matona have mutually agreed to part ways... read more>>
Government ICT sector developing rural areas
PRETORIA: Government is working with members of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector and communities to ensure development in rural areas, says Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Siyabonga Cwele... read more>>
Minister to engage DFIs on funding of women entrepreneurs
Minister for Women in the Presidency, Susan Shabangu, says her department will be working with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to ensure that funding of women projects is adequate... read more>>
Tablets to be withdrawn from Gauteng schools

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Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi, has announced that the department will regrettably be withdrawing a total of 88,000 tablets from schools across the province following the recent spate of burglaries... read more>>
Mining Operation Phakisa to start work in August

Nosihle Shelembe

PRETORIA: Engagements which are aimed at moving the mining sector forward will start in August, as part of the Mining Operation Phakisa... read more>>
Sedibeng sewer scheme brings relief to residents

Gabi Khumalo

SEBOKENG: The Sedibeng Regional Sewer Scheme (SRSS) is expected to bring much needed relief for residents living in the Sedibeng District Municipality... read more>>
Campaign to restore dignity to girl learners
PRETORIA: The Dignity Dreams Nelson Mandela Day Campaign is a non-profit organisation which has set an ambitious goal to raise funds to distribute 18,000 dignity dream packs to young girls by 18 July 2015... read more>>
Minister Nzimande to focus on transformation in universities
CAPE TOWN: Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says transformation in institutions of higher learning will be his main focus in the current financial year... read more>>
NPOs moot taking over delivering of social services
PRETORIA: Representatives of non-profit organisations (NPOs) have recommended to the Department of Social Development that they should take over the responsibility of delivering social welfare services to South Africans... read more>>
R23bn set aside to support new industrialists
Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says R23bn will be set aside over the next five years to fund "new players" as government makes a big push to industrialise the economy... read more>>
Social Development to engage with NPOs
PRETORIA: With a view to strengthen partnerships, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has decided to use this year's Budget Vote as a platform to engage with non-profit organisations... read more>>
[African Utility Week] Africa is open for business...

Nicci Botha

Africa has the potential of becoming the energy powerhouse of the future and thereby going a long way to alleviating the poverty on the continent... read more>>
R2K condemns recommitment to Secrecy Bill
Right to Know (R2K) condemns the return of the Secrecy Bill and is dismayed at reported comments of the Minister of State Security, praising the Bill and recommitting government... read more>>
Telecel saga splits cabinet
President Robert Mugabe and cabinet ministers are sharply divided on how to resolve the Telecel Zimbabwe saga which has been rambling on for months... read more>>
Government must give guidelines regarding APDP
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) needs to give urgent attention to the guidelines regarding the future of the Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP)... read more>>
[African Utility Week] The evolution of the utility

Nicci Botha

The focus of the third and final keynote session at the African Utility Week was on bridging the gap between the lack of Africa's utility infrastructure and the fully-integrated smart cities of the future for the continent to live up to its projected rate of economic growth... read more>>
EAC leaders condemn Burundi's attempted coup, call off summit
PRETORIA: The Heads of State of the East African Community (EAC) on Wednesday condemned the attempted coup in Burundi and called for the return to constitutional order... read more>>
Stable supply of electricity is vital for economy
The shortage and intermittent supply of electricity is the major constraint on the South African economy... read more>>
African Utility Week Industry Awards winners announced
The African energy sector honoured its top power professionals and projects at the glittering African Utility Week Industry Awards gala ceremony on Wednesday, 13 May... read more>>
[African Utility Week] Delivering energy solutions for African economies

Nicci Botha

The golden thread stitching together the keynote presentations on the second day of African Utility Week was undoubtedly the need to tap into Africa's vastly underutilised renewable energy resources to support the potential for economic growth and social upliftment... read more>>
Government
Changing the game with Daily Maverick's Gathering
The annual interrogation of leaders from government, COSATU, DA, big business and civil society by the Daily Maverick journalists will take place on 11 June 2015 at Vodaworld Midrand... read more>>
Can you afford to become a farmer?
Throughout the 104-year existence of Farmer's Weekly, our readers have turned to us for advice on agricultural issues. Currently, the most frequently asked questions are: "Where can I buy a farm?" and "What do I farm?" read more>>
Law Enforcement
Findings released into learners' death, racial segregation

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Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has released the findings of investigations into the death of three learners at Emma Primary School, as well as racial segregation at Curro Foundation School... read more>>
Politics
Xenophobia: South Africa's instability is killing its tourism industry

Musa Strachan

The recent outbreak of xenophobic attacks across the country has left an indelible mark on the South African tourism industry... read more>>
Zokwana 'must stop telling farmers to calm down' - opposition leaders

Denene Erasmus

The ANC wants land reform to fail as part of its plot to gain state control over all land. And agriculture minister Senzeni Zokwana, is misleading farmers, playing a game of cat and mouse, when he tells them not to worry about the radical plans put forward by land reform minister Gugile Nkwinti... read more>>
Unease reigns as culture and the constitution collide in South Africa

Thandabantu Nhlapo

King Zwelonke Sigcawu, the new king of amaXhosa, the second largest traditional grouping in South Africa, ascends to the throne at a time of heightened tension between culture and constitutional democracy in South Africa... read more>>
Africa
Top Burundi general announces overthrow of president
BUJUMBURA: A top Burundian general on Wednesday announced the overthrow of President Pierre Nkurunziza, following weeks of violent protests against the president's bid to stand for a third term. read more>>
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Business
Focus increasingly falls on balanced leaders

Michelle Moss

Leadership styles change. What never changes is the need for corporate leaders to motivate teams, make profits and deliver efficiency improvements... read more>>
Time management 101

Andrew Macfarlane

"If your employees are constantly missing deadlines, lack focus and regularly overlook important details, these are sure signs that their time management skills aren't up to scratch..." read more>>
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