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SA, Russia sign energy agreements
South Africa and Russia have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) that are aimed at strengthening efforts between the two countries in the field of nuclear energy, said the Department of Energy... read more>>



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SA government urged to accelerate networked readiness
By increasing its investments in information and communications technologies (ICTs) infrastructure, South Africa has the opportunity to realise great benefits which will ultimately... read more>>
No subsidy for taxi operators
The minibus taxi industry in Gauteng cannot be subsidised by the provincial government because there is no provision in transport legislation... read more>>
Administration
Agreement to help resolve telecommunications-related complaints
PRETORIA: The NCC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ICASA which will help in the resolution of telecommunication-related... read more>>
N2 Wild Coast Toll Road set to start
PRETORIA: Rural Development and Land Reform minister Gugile Nkwinti, has announced that the construction of the proposed new N2 Wild Coast Toll Road... read more>>
Chikunga wooing European maritime investors for SA oceans
The Deputy Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga hosted an investment seminar in London on Tuesday to promote investment in South Africa's multi-billion rand oceans economy... read more>>
High demand for SA's crafts, home decor

Nthambeleni Gabara

ATLANTA - There is an increase in demand for South Africa's distinct superior quality handcrafts and an array of elegant home decor products in the American market, according to South African crafters and designers... read more>>
N3TC testing Electronic Toll Collection
N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) commenced with testing of its Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System in selected toll plaza lanes on 13 July 2015... read more>>
Despite recent rainfall, drought remains severe in KZN
PRETORIA: The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department has warned that despite the recent rainfall... read more>>
City of Cape Town grants Uber operating licences
The City of Cape Town, who will be using Uber as a technology partner, welcomes the granting of 145 metered taxi operating licences for operators... read more>>
KZN premier's office warns of fake social media accounts

Genevieve Quintal

DURBAN: The office of KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has joined the list of officials and government departments who have had fake social media accounts created in their names. read more>>
Installers next in line for set-top box tender

Thabiso Mochiko

Another tender related to set-top boxes is expected to be finalised soon. The Universal Service and Access Agency of SA (Usaasa) is expected to select companies to install the set-top boxes and aerials in 5-million households. read more>>
Citizens warned against bogus DTT training centres
Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has warned the public about bogus training centres which purport to offer short courses on Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) set-top box installation. read more>>
Government
Coega investors play key role in metro's economic growth
Government officials, both local and regional, are optimistic regarding the investor growth within the Coega Development Corporation... read more>>
Load shedding drags down sub-Saharan growth - report

Malcom Sharara

HARARE: Gross domestic product growth rate in sub-Saharan Africa will average 4.2% in 2015, according to the latest World Bank report. read more>>
Teed-off ANC seeks 'malicious' shirt makers

Setumo Stone

Thousands of African National Congress (ANC) T-shirts retrieved from members in Mpumalanga's Nkangala region have been set alight for being "un-ANC"... read more>>
Law Enforcement
Correctional Services to deal with "inmate Facebook" creators
PRETORIA: The Department of Correctional Services says it views the creation of an "inmate Facebook account" at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in Cape Town... read more>>
Zuma: I strongly believe in independent judiciary
President Jacob Zuma says he will attend to a request for a meeting by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng as soon as he returns from Russia... read more>>
Four women to be interviewed for ConCourt judge position

Genevieve Quintal

Four judges have been shortlisted and will be interviewed this week for the vacant position at the Constitutional Court... read more>>
Business
Nearly finished the business plan

Chris Brewer

Last week I wrote about setting objectives, but we also have to consider the two integral parts that make the setting of objectives possible. And this, naturally, includes strategies and forecasting... read more>>
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