South Africa’s Oceans Attract R7.3bn in Investments: Transnet’s National Ports Authority is undertaking infrastructure improvement projects at ports such as Richards Bay, Saldanha Bay and Port Elizabeth, among others. The projects have created an additional 602 jobs, the bulk of which are for women and youth. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. ACT Brumbies call on forwards to 'muscle up' to repair dented Super Rugby pride: The ACT Brumbies are adamant they can repair their dented … [Read more...] about PE in the news: South Africa’s Oceans Attract R7.3bn in Investments
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A new reality for Africa’s property market
A new reality for Africa’s property market: The African real estate narrative has shifted and evolved over the last 2 years with the impact of geo-political and economic challenges changing the property landscape. Moving forward, investors have come to realise that a more measured approach may hold the key to reaping long term rewards in Africa. In order to address this new reality, API Events (www.APIevents.com) is hosting the 8th annual API Summit & Expo (www.APIsummit.co.za) in … [Read more...] about A new reality for Africa’s property market
A new reality for Africa’s property market
A new reality for Africa’s property market: The African real estate narrative has shifted and evolved over the last 2 years with the impact of geo-political and economic challenges changing the property landscape. Moving forward, investors have come to realise that a more measured approach may hold the key to reaping long term rewards in Africa. In order to address this new reality, API Events (www.APIevents.com) is hosting the 8th annual API Summit & Expo (www.APIsummit.co.za) in … [Read more...] about A new reality for Africa’s property market
New Atlas shows energy potential of Africa and opportunities for investment to meet Africa’s energy needs
New Atlas shows energy potential of Africa and opportunities for investment to meet Africa’s energy needs: Africa is richly endowed with energy resources, both renewable and non-renewable. The poorest African households spend 20 times more per unit of energy than wealthy households when connected to the grid. Investments in green energy infrastructure can bolster Africa’s economic development and bring it closer to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Energy consumption in … [Read more...] about New Atlas shows energy potential of Africa and opportunities for investment to meet Africa’s energy needs
PEPFAR Approves 2017 Budget to Support South Africa’s Fight Against HIV/AIDS and TB
PEPFAR Approves 2017 Budget to Support South Africa’s Fight Against HIV/AIDS and TB: On April 25, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy, Ambassador Deborah Birx, approved PEPFAR’s $ 483 million Country Operational Plan 2017 (COP2017) budget for South Africa, an increase over 2016. The COP2017 budget will support South Africa’s HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) programs through September 2018. The U.S. President’s Emergency … [Read more...] about PEPFAR Approves 2017 Budget to Support South Africa’s Fight Against HIV/AIDS and TB
Africa’s CEOs seize the opportunities that uncertainty brings
Africa’s CEOs seize the opportunities that uncertainty brings: Notwithstanding the current economic and socio-political uncertainty, numerous companies in Africa are still positive about the growth potential of the continent. PwC (www.PwC.com) research across the continent shows that 91% of CEOs are confident about their own companies’ growth prospects in the medium term. “This is the highest level of confidence since we started our research on CEOs in Africa in 2012,” Hein … [Read more...] about Africa’s CEOs seize the opportunities that uncertainty brings
The dti to showcase South Africa’s best in goods and services at Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
The dti to showcase South Africa’s best in goods and services at Zimbabwe International Trade Fair: The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will on Monday, 24 April 2017 lead a business delegation of South African companies to the 2017 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) which will be taking place in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe from 25-30 April 2017. South Africa’s participation at the ZITF follows on the heels of a successful participation in 2016 where a reported total of 431 … [Read more...] about The dti to showcase South Africa’s best in goods and services at Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
Bhisho news: BCM Africa’s ‘third most violent city’
BCM Africa’s ‘third most violent city’: Michael Peter, an ANC MPL who chairs the portfolio committee on safety and liaison in the Bhisho legislature, does not believe BCM has a higher murder rate than Mthatha. “I disagree with this study – it raises questions for not including Mthatha. Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. JSC finds none suitable for recommendation to become Eastern Cape judge president: Four judges were interviewed, including the deputy judges president of the Bhisho and Mthatha … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: BCM Africa’s ‘third most violent city’
Mthatha news: BCM Africa’s ‘third most violent city’
BCM Africa’s ‘third most violent city’: The Eastern Cape government has also slammed the report, saying it raised questions over the reasons for overlooking Mthatha. Michael Peter, an ANC MPL who chairs the portfolio committee on safety and liaison in the Bhisho legislature, does not believe BCM ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. April guns for fourth title: They were given the chance after they impressed at last year’s Heroes Marathon from Mthatha to Qunu. They are being sponsored by the … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: BCM Africa’s ‘third most violent city’
Grahamstown in the news: Africa’s largest science festival under way in Grahamstown
Africa's largest science festival under way in Grahamstown: Thousands of learners have descended on Settlers Monument for Scifest 2017. Braving the cold and rainy weather, learners have come from all over the Eastern Cape to experience the annual science extravaganza. Africa's largest festival on science ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Africa’s largest science festival under way in Grahamstown
King Williams Town news: Whoops! President Zuma Refers to South Africa’s 1.4 Billion (!) Children
Whoops! President Zuma Refers to South Africa’s 1.4 Billion (!) Children: South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has never had a good relationship with numbers, and it tripped him up again during his Human Rights Day address in King William’s Town in the Eastern Cape earlier this week. President Zuma was talking about the ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Whoops! President Zuma Refers to South Africa’s 1.4 Billion (!) Children
Telkom and Business Connexion launch BCX, Africa’s Premier End-to-end ICT Solutions Provider
Telkom and Business Connexion launch BCX, Africa’s Premier End-to-end ICT Solutions Provider: Organisations that do not embrace digitalisation and transform accordingly, run the risk of becoming redundant to their customers. In light of this, Telkom and Business Connexion have announced the launch of BCX (www.BCX.co.za), Africa’s premier end-to-end information communication technology (ICT) solutions provider. This new brand, built from a strategic partnership between Telkom Business and … [Read more...] about Telkom and Business Connexion launch BCX, Africa’s Premier End-to-end ICT Solutions Provider
Mthatha news: South Africa: First female appointed president of South Africa’s Supreme Court
South Africa: First female appointed president of South Africa's Supreme Court: Maya began her career as an attorney's clerk in Mthatha in 1987. She went on to become a court interpreter, prosecutor, state law advisor, a law lecturer and a practising advocate. She also served as acting judge of the High Court in Cape Town and the ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Breaking News: Zuma Nominates Justice Mandisa Maya As SCA President: Read Also: Replacement Of 3 JSC Members: EFF Roasts President … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: First female appointed president of South Africa’s Supreme Court
PE in the news: “It’s A Declaration Of War”: South Africa’s President Calls For Confiscation Of White Land
"It's A Declaration Of War": South Africa's President Calls For Confiscation Of White Land: The party lost the economic hub of Johannesburg, the capital Pretoria and the coastal city of Port Elizabeth to the moderate Democratic Alliance party, which already held the city of Cape Town. The ANC is also under pressure from the radical Economic ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. The Voice SA judge steps in to help contestant with audition: One of the coaches of The Voice SA stepped in to … [Read more...] about PE in the news: “It’s A Declaration Of War”: South Africa’s President Calls For Confiscation Of White Land
Local luxe boosted as Africa’s first-ever cashmere producer launches debut collection.
Local luxe boosted as Africa’s first-ever cashmere producer launches debut collection.: Models showing some of the garments made from the yarn Johannesburg, 27 February 2017- Ivili Loboya, an innovative textiles producer based at Ibika, near Butterworth in the rural Eastern Cape, is launching a first for Africa at the Impact Hub in Rosebank, Johannesburg, from 23 to 25 February. Among the yarns produced by the company is Africa’s first-ever indigenous cashmere, produced from the local iMbuzi … [Read more...] about Local luxe boosted as Africa’s first-ever cashmere producer launches debut collection.
