18 Aug 2015Contact usSubmit newsAdvertise on bizList your companyHome
  My account

Government

Weekly top stories
[Earth Focus] Nuclear red. Renewable energy green
[Roger Metcalfe] Given South Africa's world-shattering potential for renewable energy, it is inexplicable why our government is seriously considering the purchase of eight nuclear reactors at an estimated R1tn... read more>>



Military
Denel ranks among top 100 defence manufacturers
PRETORIA: Defence and technology company, Denel, is now ranked among the top 100 global defence manufacturers... read more>>

INSIGHTS 2020 SURVEY

Participate in the Insights2020 survey by Millward Brown Vermeer, ESOMAR, Kantar, the ARF and Korn Ferry on the future of insights & analytics and receive the full results.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE SURVEY


Administration
Government in plan to provide R2bn to farmers
The government is pumping R2-billion into 44 district municipalities in a bid to develop emerging farmers and boost the agriculture sector... read more>>
Concern about silence on key threats to SA's economic longevity
South Africa has a leadership crisis, but this is not limited to government. Trevor Ncube, entrepreneur and publisher of SA's Mail & Guardian newspaper, recently addressed corporate leaders on their silence on key threats to the country's economic longevity... read more>>
Two sources of funding not enough: Sanral
The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (Sanral) has few revenue streams and the fuel levy is not one of them, it said in court yesterday... read more>>
Direct flight from Wonderboom to Cape Town
PRETORIA: The first commercial flight from Wonderboom airport has taken to the sky en route to Cape Town... read more>>
Mining Consultative Forum to be launched
President Jacob Zuma says he would convene a meeting which will look at promoting the rule of law and stability, strengthening labour relations, improving working and living conditions and supporting the growth of the mining industry... read more>>
Operation Phakisa to help SA economy
PRETORIA: Operation Phakisa is a good example of government and the private sector coming together to share views and implement plans... read more>>
New, more open Prasa 'back on track soon'
The board of the Passenger Rail Agency of SA was working "full steam" to improve operations at the organisation by putting greater emphasis... read more>>
Government urged to support WWF-SASSI Marine Campaign
Discrepancies in the implementation and monitoring of small scale fishing policies have hampered the development of most... read more>>
Government needs to support small contractors
There has been a noticeable increase in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) being asked to provide guarantees when participating in government construction projects... read more>>
Visa requirements for SA diplomats lifted
PRETORIA: The Department of Home Affairs says it has noted the decision of the United Kingdom government to lift visa requirements for holders of South African diplomatic passports. read more>>
Government
Industrial policy is working
The Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) is working, President Jacob Zuma said on Tuesday. "What government has achieved, so far, through the implementation... read more>>
US rebukes SA over trade rules

Reitumetse Pitso

Constantly changing trade requirements imposed by SA on US goods undermine beneficial opportunities for agricultural producers and consumers... read more>>
Acsa raises alarm over proposed sharp cut to new tariffs
The Airports Company SA (Acsa), which manages nine major airports, says it will default on debt of R11bn and will have to ask the... read more>>
Cape tolls will be three times Gauteng's
Western Cape commuters would pay toll tariffs nearly three times higher than Gauteng's e-tolls should the plan to toll segments... read more>>
Law Enforcement
SA accedes to convention on hazardous substances incidents
Cabinet, at its ordinary meeting on Wednesday, 12 August, approved for South Africa to accede to the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 2010... read more>>
Upcoming events
Strategic Planning For Local Economic Development
INTAH Training and Consulting - 19 Aug 2015 to 21 Aug 2015, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban | 9 Dec 2015 to 11 Dec 2015, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban

Strategic planning for local economic development
INTAH Training and Consulting - 19 Aug 2015 to 21 Aug 2015, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban | 9 Dec 2015 to 11 Dec 2015, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban

Quotes
Vince Lombardi
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work."

More quotes  Submit a Quote
PrintPrint any item in this newsletter. EmailEmail any item in this newsletter. CommentComment on any item in this newsletter.





  Twitter
@BDliveSA
#ANC document urges transparency on nuclear power pricing, writes @politicsblahbla http://t.co/YIfupUj3y0 - Tue Aug 18
@City_Press
SACP accuses ANC of pursuing a "factional agenda" after suspension of Limpopo speaker Merriam Ramadwa: http://t.co/dK7sma0MVV - Tue Aug 18
@dailymaverick
Half-a-million children with disabilities are shut out of the education system http://t.co/CCTfvVBS9j @Marelisevdm - Tue Aug 18
@RanjeniM
My piece today--> NGC discussion documents: The ANC's theory of everything http://t.co/pYPvrWqEe1 (even @chestermissing gets a mention) - Tue Aug 18
More tweetsFollow

Industries

Follow us

Press releases: Distribute your news professionally to over 170 000 subscribers across various industries. Read more about our press offices.

Editorial: We welcome your news, views and comments! Email press releases, invitations, interview requests, and proposals to governmentnews@bizcommunity.com and exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-government@bizcommunity.com.

Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales@bizcommunity.com and read more about our advertising rates.

Location: Cape Town (head office): tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 | 1st Floor, 4 Treaty Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa. Johannesburg: tel +27 (0)11 513 4172 | Nicol Grove Office Park, Design Quarter, Leslie Avenue, Fourways, Gauteng, 2055.

Subscribe/unsubscribe: Invite your friends, colleagues, suppliers, customers and partners to subscribe!


© 2015 Bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved.
Bizcommunity.com, its sponsors, contributors and advertisers disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that might arise from the use of, or reliance upon, the services contained herein.

Unsubscribe, Manage subscriptions. Subscribe. Change email address. Change frequency to DAILY.