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Anine Kilian is a Creamer Media Contributing Editor Online for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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Sugar tax ‘unfair and regressive’ – BevSA

Sugar tax ‘unfair and regressive’ – BevSA

23rd August 2016 The Beverages Association of South Africa (BevSA) believes that the proposed 20% tax on sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) could trigger between 62... 

Transformation a must for economic growth – Mohale

Transformation a must for economic growth – Mohale

1st August 2016 South Africa’s current administration has destroyed 22% more black-owned businesses than the apartheid regime, Shell South Africa chairperson... 

South Africa, India boast ‘enormous’ bilateral trade, investment potential – Zuma

South Africa, India boast ‘enormous’ bilateral trade, investment potential – Zuma

8th July 2016 President Jacob Zuma and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday signed eight memoranda of understanding (MoUs). Some of the focus areas... 

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NDP important to tackle unemployment, poverty – Ramaphosa

NDP important to tackle unemployment, poverty – Ramaphosa

8th June 2016 The Gauteng provincial government has seen that inclusive growth can only be realised if there is a partnership and collaboration between... 

Youth unemployment should be declared a state of emergency – Makhura

Youth unemployment should be declared a state of emergency – Makhura

8th June 2016 Unemployment among the youth is a ticking time bomb, Gauteng Premier David Makhura said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Gauteng Economic Indaba, in... 

Proposed changes to coal-cost regulation under spotlight at Nersa hearings

Proposed changes to coal-cost regulation under spotlight at Nersa hearings

2nd June 2016 The National Energy Regulator of South Afria (Nersa) indicated on Thursday that it planned to finalise the review of the Multi-Year Price... 

Low commodity prices hamper South Africa’s job creation efforts

Low commodity prices hamper South Africa’s job creation efforts

26th April 2016 There is little hope that South Africa’s manufacturing, mining, electricity, construction and transport sectors will create jobs unless commodity... 

Terrorism increasing on a global scale

Terrorism increasing on a global scale

13th April 2016 2015 was the most lethal year for terrorist violence in Europe in nearly a decade, global risk management company Aon Risk Solutions’ latest yearly... 

Economist warns about impact of inflation spikes

Economist warns about impact of inflation spikes

1st April 2016 Inflation has shot up to its highest level since the 2008 economic downturn and South Africa should brace itself for further increases, especially... 

Labour Appeal Court dismisses AMCU appeal

Labour Appeal Court dismisses AMCU appeal

24th March 2016 The Chamber of Mines (CoM), acting on behalf of gold producers AngloGold Ashanti, Harmony and Sibanye Gold, on Thursday welcomed the decision by... 

City of Cape Town sets target of sourcing 20% energy needs from renewables

City of Cape Town sets target of sourcing 20% energy needs from renewables

22nd March 2016 The City of Cape Town has set itself a target of sourcing up to 20% of its energy needs from renewable energy sources by 2020, Mayor Patricia de... 

Business calls for Zuma to respond to Jonas statement

Business calls for Zuma to respond to Jonas statement

17th March 2016 Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas’s acknowledgement that he was offered the Finance Minister’s job by the Gupta family is evidence of “a grave... 

Unit 3 of Ingula pumped-storage scheme synchronised to the grid

Unit 3 of Ingula pumped-storage scheme synchronised to the grid

10th March 2016 Unit 3 of State-owned Eskom's Ingula pumped-storage scheme was synchronised to the national power grid at the weekend, a year ahead of schedule.... 

 Gauteng’s R103bn budget seeks to promote inclusive economic growth

Gauteng’s R103bn budget seeks to promote inclusive economic growth

8th March 2016 Finance MEC Barbara Creecy on Tuesday tabled a R103.4-billion provincial budget for Gauteng, outlining key interventions to achieve inclusive... 

Acsa launches R16m solar power plant at George Airport

Acsa launches R16m solar power plant at George Airport

26th February 2016 Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) on Friday launched the first phase of its R16-million solar power plant at George Airport, making it  Africa’s... 

Mozambique President inaugurates 120 MW gas-fired power station

Mozambique President inaugurates 120 MW gas-fired power station

19th February 2016 Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi on Friday inaugurated the 120 MW Gigawatt Park gas-fired power station, in Ressano Garcia. The project, which... 

Set of bolts not installed on collapsed Grayston bridge, says JDA

Set of bolts not installed on collapsed Grayston bridge, says JDA

16th February 2016 While key stakeholders have refused to take responsibility for the October collapse of the Grayston drive pedestrian bridge on Gauteng’s M1 highway... 

Chamber of Mines joins opposition to Eskom’s proposed tariff increase

Chamber of Mines joins opposition to Eskom’s proposed tariff increase

4th February 2016 The Chamber of Mines (CoM) has joined the ranks of industry stakeholders concerned about State-owned power utility Eskom’s R22-billion Regulatory... 

Daily Podcast – December 1, 2015

Daily Podcast – December 1, 2015

1st December 2015 Making headlines: Western Cape legislature to debate Zille impeachment Sanco blasts ANC after ConCourt's by-election findings And, Netanyahu and... 

Makhura reiterates plans to develop Gauteng into an inclusive province

Makhura reiterates plans to develop Gauteng into an inclusive province

24th November 2015 Government is aiming for Gauteng to become a seamlessly integrated, economically inclusive, socially cohesive and locally competitive province,... 

S Africa’s business environment among best in sub-Saharan Africa

S Africa’s business environment among best in sub-Saharan Africa

28th October 2015 South Africa remains one of the top economies in sub-Saharan Africa, along with Botswana, Mauritius and Rwanda, says the World Bank. Its 'Doing... 

Daily Podcast – October 07, 2015

Daily Podcast – October 07, 2015

7th October 2015 Making headlines: South Africa braces for the 'mother of all stay-aways'. A Burkina Faso court charges its general and ex-foreign minister over... 

Robben Island’s renewables makeover part of bigger going-green strategy

Robben Island’s renewables makeover part of bigger going-green strategy

18th September 2015 To improve the sustainability of tourism in South Africa, the Department of Tourism has included renewable-energy technology in the retrofitting of... 

Economist says outlook for S African economy grim

Economist says outlook for S African economy grim

14th July 2015 South Africa could be headed for a recession in the next year, economist Chris Hart has warned. Speaking at a Collaborative Stakeholder Movement... 

Daily Podcast – May 20, 2015

Daily Podcast – May 20, 2015

20th May 2015 Making headlines : South African public sector unions secure wage deal, averting strike action. Burundi’s president Pierre Nkurunziza delays... 

IBM SA commits to R700m science, technology investment programme

IBM SA commits to R700m science, technology investment programme

19th February 2015 Technology and consulting company IBM on Thursday signed an Equity Equivalency Investment Programme (EEIP) with the Department of Trade and... 

Scale and partnership at heart of 1.5-million housing push

Scale and partnership at heart of 1.5-million housing push

5th December 2014 Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu announced that government is planning to build 1.5-million houses in the next five years and has put new... 

Botswana still vulnerable to shifts in diamond market – Cutifani

Botswana still vulnerable to shifts in diamond market – Cutifani

24th November 2014 There had long been a desire to diversify Botswana's economy beyond its dependence on diamond mining and although some progress had been made in... 

Mining sector reports 90% compliance as deadline to convert hostels into decent homes looms

Mining sector reports 90% compliance as deadline to convert hostels into decent homes looms

21st November 2014 Since the promulgation of South Africa’s Mining Charter in 2004, the country’s mining sector, along with government, has been working towards... 

Daily podcast – November 19, 2014

Daily podcast – November 19, 2014

19th November 2014 Making headlines: The Department of Higher Education and Training commits tointensifying its collaboration with the private sector. Zambia's... 

Parties sign Vele colliery biodoversity offset agreement

Parties sign Vele colliery biodoversity offset agreement

9th October 2014 The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), South African National Parks (SANParks) and Coal of Africa Limited (CoAL) on Wednesday signed a... 

SA turns to oceans economy in bid to find new ways to stimulate growth and jobs

SA turns to oceans economy in bid to find new ways to stimulate growth and jobs

3rd October 2014 South Africa is currently exploring ways to extract greater economic value from the so-called ‘oceans economy’ as part of the broader ‘Operation... 

RBPlat housing development provides home-ownership opportunities for mineworkers

RBPlat housing development provides home-ownership opportunities for mineworkers

17th September 2014 Royal Bafokeng Platinum’s (RBPlat’s) employee home ownership scheme will give all RBPlat employees the opportunity to become homeowners, ushering... 

Daily podcast – September 5, 2014

Daily podcast – September 5, 2014

5th September 2014 Making headlines: China says it will help Zimbabwe build special economic zones. Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene assures South Africans that... 

New legislation weighs on outlook for South African tourism

New legislation weighs on outlook for South African tourism

29th August 2014 Key players in South Africa’s tourism industry say the country’s new immigration rules, which came into effect in May, could damage the country’s... 

Daily podcast – July 4, 2014

Daily podcast – July 4, 2014

4th July 2014 Making headlines: Africa needs to strike a new investment–consumption balance. Eskom warns that energy demand is expected to rise next week. And,... 

SA savings ‘disturbingly’ low – Deputy Minister

SA savings ‘disturbingly’ low – Deputy Minister

3rd July 2014 Savings were disturbingly low in South Africa and, in 2013, the country’s national gross savings rate, as a percentage of gross domestic product,... 

Infrastructure exists to establish SA carbon-offset trading system

Infrastructure exists to establish SA carbon-offset trading system

27th March 2014 A report released by advisory firm Promethium Carbon at the JSE on Wednesday concluded that the potential structuring of the market for a... 

Auditor-General's office lauds SOEs for clean audit reports, Shabangu proud

Auditor-General's office lauds SOEs for clean audit reports, Shabangu proud

25th March 2014 The office of the Auditor-General handed clean audit awards to three of the State-owned enterprises (SOE’s) reporting to the Department of Mineral... 

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