Tesla : Innovation helps uplift the poor, ensures real radical economic transformation: Following in the footsteps of Musk is Siyabulela Xuza, a young man from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, who obtained an energy engineering degree from Harvard University. While at Harvard, Xuza invented cells that can make the batteries of gadgets like ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Naspers : Stellenbosch chase Richards Bay's scalp: KZN’s Royal Eagles entertain Eastern Cape rivals Mthatha Bucks at the … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Tesla : Innovation helps uplift the poor, ensures real radical economic transformation
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COEGA Economic Zone Developments: Lionel Billings [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. The Coega Development Corporation announced earlier this year that it's investment projects worth more than R1 billion were ready for implementation in it's Industrial Development Zone. In January, CDC said it had created 18 366 jobs in the past financial year in addition to attracting billions of rand in new investments. In the past eight years, it had created more than 80 000 jobs and was in line to increase the number. Two years ago CDC signed … [Read more...] about COEGA Economic Zone Developments: Lionel Billings [video]
Deputy Minister Magwanishe to attend the International Economic Forum in Russia
Deputy Minister Magwanishe to attend the International Economic Forum in Russia: The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Bulelani Magwanishe will attend the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in St Petersburg, Russia from 1-3 June 2017. The SPIEF programme will include the BRICS Business Forum and Russia-Africa Round Table, where Deputy Minister Magwanishe will also be participating. SPIEF is an annual international conference dedicated to economic and business issues … [Read more...] about Deputy Minister Magwanishe to attend the International Economic Forum in Russia
Microsoft to Deliver Microsoft Cloud from Datacentres in Africa to Enable Greater Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth
Microsoft to Deliver Microsoft Cloud from Datacentres in Africa to Enable Greater Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth: Today Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @Microsoft) (www.Microsoft.com) revealed plans to deliver the complete, intelligent Microsoft Cloud for the first time from datacentres located in Africa. This new investment is a major milestone in the company’s mission to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more, and a recognition of the … [Read more...] about Microsoft to Deliver Microsoft Cloud from Datacentres in Africa to Enable Greater Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth
Bhisho news: EFF MPL quits to pursue ‘own economic freedom’
EFF MPL quits to pursue ‘own economic freedom’: DOWN TIME: EFF MPL Siyabulela Peter has resigned from the Bhisho legislature Picture: SINO MAJANGAZA Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member Siyabulela Peter confirmed his resignation yesterday saying the job was “time consuming” and eating into his ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: EFF MPL quits to pursue ‘own economic freedom’
Online tool to track economic impact
Online tool to track economic impact: Johannesburg, 16 May 2017 – THE South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) – a national public research entity of the Department of Arts & Culture (DAC), hosted by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University promoting capacity building across the cultural domains – has empowered South African festival and event organisers to track the economic impact of their events. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Online tool to track economic impact
New free online tool helps SA festival, event organisers track economic impact
New free online tool helps SA festival, event organisers track economic impact: CALCULATED OUTPUT: The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) has just launched a ground-breaking and invaluable tool for South African event and festival organisers looking to quantify the economic impact of events – big or small. The online calculator is free for use on the SACO website and will help organisers motivate for better support and understanding of their events through an economic lens. New free … [Read more...] about New free online tool helps SA festival, event organisers track economic impact
Radical economic transformation receives a boost with more than R20m industrial park in Mthatha
Radical economic transformation receives a boost with more than R20m industrial park in Mthatha: Government’s radical economic transformation received a boost with the launch of the Vulindlela Heights Industrial Park in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Speaking at the launch, the Deputy Director-General of Special Economic Zones and Economic Transformation at Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), Mr Sipho Zikode said radical economic transformation starts when government provides … [Read more...] about Radical economic transformation receives a boost with more than R20m industrial park in Mthatha
Business growth remains high on the African boardroom agenda despite economic and socio-political headwinds
Business growth remains high on the African boardroom agenda despite economic and socio-political headwinds: Africa’s CEOs are confident that the outlook for business on the continent remains positive notwithstanding the unpredictable economic and socio-political climate. PwC’s (www.PwC.com) Africa Business Agenda report shows that 85% of African CEOs (Global: 85%) are confident in their own company’s prospects for revenue growth over the next 12 months. Despite the fact that … [Read more...] about Business growth remains high on the African boardroom agenda despite economic and socio-political headwinds
IPAP Is Critical to Radical Economic Transformation – Minister Davies
IPAP Is Critical to Radical Economic Transformation – Minister Davies: The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies says the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) is critical to achieving Radical Economic Transformation. Minister Davies was speaking at the launch of the ninth iteration of IPAP which took place in Sandton today. IPAP is firmly entrenched in government’s overall policy and plans to address the key challenges of economic and industrial growth and race based poverty, … [Read more...] about IPAP Is Critical to Radical Economic Transformation – Minister Davies
President Zuma welcomes delegates to the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban
President Zuma welcomes delegates to the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban: President Jacob Zuma extends a warm welcome to all delegates to the World Economic Forum on Africa which is scheduled to take place in Durban from 3-5 May. The delegates include Heads of State and Government from the African continent, global captains of industry and commerce and civil society leadership. They will meet at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, in Durban, under … [Read more...] about President Zuma welcomes delegates to the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban
President Zuma to lead Team South Africa to the World Economic Forum in Africa
President Zuma to lead Team South Africa to the World Economic Forum in Africa: President Jacob Zuma will lead South African delegation to the World Economic Forum in Africa to be held from 03-05 May 2017 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, in Durban, under the theme “Achieving inclusive growth: responsive and responsible leadership.” The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Africa will be attended by Heads of State and Government, global leaders from … [Read more...] about President Zuma to lead Team South Africa to the World Economic Forum in Africa
Preventing economic upheaval from damaging employee engagement
Preventing economic upheaval from damaging employee engagement: Employee engagement is a buzz word. Everybody knows it. However, few people know that employee engagement means money. Research shows that companies in the US with engaged employees can outperform those without by up to 202% and have 6% higher net profit margins. And although such South African statistics are lacking, they are sure to look very similar. Unfortunately, the same research shows that only 29% of the American workforce … [Read more...] about Preventing economic upheaval from damaging employee engagement
President Zuma to Launch The Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone
President Zuma to Launch The Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone: President Jacob Zuma will on Tuesday, 25 April 2017, launch the Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone in Harrismith, in the Free State province. The Maluti-A-Phofung Economic Zone is 1038-hectares land envisaged to accelerate economic growth and development in the region, as part of the Government’s programme of radical socio-economic change. The Industrial Policy Action driven by the Department of Trade … [Read more...] about President Zuma to Launch The Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone
President Zuma to Launch the Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAP-SEZ) in Tshiame, Harrismith
President Zuma to Launch the Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAP-SEZ) in Tshiame, Harrismith: The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency, J.G Zuma will launch the Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAP-SEZ) in Tshiame, Harrismith, in the Eastern Free State, on 25 April 2017. The President will be joined by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Dr Rob Davies and his the Deputy Minister Gratitude Magwanishe, the Premier of the Free State, Hon. E. S. Magashule, … [Read more...] about President Zuma to Launch the Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAP-SEZ) in Tshiame, Harrismith
