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Demand for transparency intensifies as unanswered questions …
Sep 26, 2024 · Health Funders Association Thought Leadership Editorial The passage of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into an Act of law has set the stage for one of the most significant overhauls of South Africa’s healthcare system. As the government embarks on this ambitious plan, the stakes have never been higher. The NHI Act is more […]
South Africa’s economy facing optimistic future
Dec 9, 2024 · KPMG shares insights from their South Africa Economic Outlook In search of fiscal consolidation Positive post-election sentiment coupled with improved energy availability and reduced inflation provide growth momentum. Inflation drops below target rate and set to remain there for some time. Interest rate reduction cycle began in September 2024 and will continue into 2025. KPMG […]
Astute African manufacturers will move to clean power in 2025, to …
Dec 19, 2024 · Forbes Padayachee, CEO, Yellow Door Energy South Africa The attraction of global investment into our manufacturing sector is pivotal for driving industrialisation and economic growth, so understanding investor requirements in local manufacturing projects is essential for industry stakeholders – as are the expectations of importers sourcing goods from local manufacturers. Key factors ...
NEF and the dtic support Sino Africa Gases – pioneering a new era …
Nov 3, 2024 · The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), in collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), proudly announces the establishment of Sino Africa Gases, a state-of-the-art food-grade Liquid Carbon Dioxide (LCO2) manufacturing plant. This project marks a significant milestone in South Africa’s industrial gases landscape. Empowering a new entrant in the market Sino ...
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By Larry Claasen THE R5,2-billion upgrade to the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works in Milnerton (WWTW) will benefit about 75 000 households.
2026 municipal elections: a key test for South Africa’s Government …
5 days ago · THE 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) will be a strong indicator on whether the public thinks the country is heading on the right track. The stakes are high for South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), which is facing numerous domestic risks and opportunities. Perennially high ...
Heineken steps up sustainability drive, moving to 65% returnable …
Jul 16, 2024 · HEINEKEN, the renowned global premium beer maker, has invested R2,3-billion in its returnable bottling programme in South Africa, more than doubling its share of returnable beer bottles. The move, which will see the Heineken beer brand move into returnable glass, aligns to the company’s global ambition of net zero carbon by 2040 as per the […]
SA agriculture remains the backbone of economic growth
Sep 16, 2024 · THE Overberg is putting her best foot forward for NAMPO Cape, which this year will be presented by Grain SA and Bredasdorp Park NPC on Bredasdorp Park from 11-14 September 2024. This marks the 5th presentation of NAMPO Cape and the 30th anniversary of the first Mechanisation Day which took place in 1994. Since its […]
Private sector set to benefit from National Transmission Company …
Nov 10, 2024 · By Larry Claasen THE newly created National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) expansion plans is set to be a boon for the private sector, as the power transmission which has been spun out of Eskom, plans to spend R112-billion on expanding its network over the next five years. The opening up of the local electricity […]