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South Africa's green hydrogen programme attracts R800bn in projects – Deputy Minister
By: Martin Creamer 18th September 2024 South Africa’s national green hydrogen programme has attracted projects worth R800-billion-plus, Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister... →
High value of South Africa’s surface gold recovery highlighted at Gold Forum Americas 
By: Martin Creamer 18th September 2024 The presentation of DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius at the thirty-sixth annual Gold Forum Americas 2024 in Colorado Springs highlighted the company’s... →
South African Treasury to coax funds to invest in infrastructure
By: Bloomberg 18th September 2024 South Africa’s National Treasury is working on measures to encourage private investment in infrastructure projects, an initiative it hopes will... →
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South Africa’s move to green energy was slowed down by government to protect coal mining
18th September 2024 South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy was split in two after the 2024 general elections: Electricity and Energy and Mineral and... →
South Africa needs more nautical scientists and maritime engineers – if you love the sea these may be the careers for you
18th September 2024 When most people are asked to picture an engineer at work, they probably imagine a civil engineer in a hard hat at a construction site, a chemical... →
What’s in a game? Video games and Russian influence in Africa
18th September 2024 It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens’ right to choose their tech. In its latest iteration... →
South African universities need to rethink how they evaluate research: social impact counts too
17th September 2024 There are many ways university researchers can share their work. Some of these methods are well-established in academia: people write journal... →
Recommendations
Making a Difference: The African Development Bank @ 60
12th September 2024 The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the African Development Bank. Since its establishment six decades ago, the African Development Bank has... →
Refugee and migrant health system review: challenges and opportunities for long-term health system strengthening in Uganda
12th September 2024 Uganda is Africa's largest refugee-hosting country and ranks fifth globally. Over the decades, Uganda has hosted refugees from nations including... →
World Trade Report 2024 highlights trade’s role in supporting inclusiveness
12th September 2024 The 2024 edition of the WTO’s World Trade Report presents strong evidence that trade has played a crucial role in narrowing the income gap between... →
Changing Lanes: South Africa’s Transport and Logistics Industry 2024
11th September 2024 The South African transport and logistics sector has undergone significant changes in recent, with additional overhaul to clear existing... →
Statements
Govt department must stop dragging their feet and implement youth employment programmes
18th September 2024 GOOD calls on the government to act on its promises and release funds identified for youth employment programmes amid an unemployment crisis of an... →
DA’s National Day of Action against electricity tariff hikes
18th September 2024 Today, the Democratic Alliance (DA) held a highly successful national day of action across South Africa, protesting against Eskom’s exorbitant... →
DA demands accountability as SIU investigates Masilonyana's water pipeline
18th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Masilonyana Local Municipality welcomes the decision by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate the... →
Overwhelming support against BELA Act: AfriForum’s petition grows with more than 100 000 signatories in 24 hours
18th September 2024 AfriForum’s Stop BELA petition (www.stopbela.co.za) against the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act 32 of 2024 grew by more than 100 000 signatures... →
Press Offices
Sparking Entry into the Electricity Market
Updated 58 minutes ago Solar energy remains a desirable source of electricity for businesses even “after” loadshedding, but high costs can be prohibitive. The DTIC‘s... →
High Court Pronounces Landmark Decision on Instagram Video
Updated 1 hour 1 minute ago On 30 July 2024, the High Court of Tanzania (Dar es Salaam Sub-Registry) delivered a judgment in Civil Appeal No. 978 of 2024. In the said... →
Is SARS owing you? The opportunity for interest on a VAT refund
Updated 3 hours ago Many South African businesses who are on the receiving end of delayed VAT refunds from the Taxman, may be unaware that there are instances where... →
Make your will easy to carry out with a comprehensive estate plan
18th September 2024 While a Will is essential for communicating your final wishes, its effectiveness hinges on ensuring it is part of a comprehensive estate plan. This... →
