The 4th Africa-European Union (EU) Summit with the theme ‘Investing in People, Prosperity and Peace’ is underway in Brussels. Leading the South African delegation is Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, International Relations and Cooperation Minister....
The last-minute announcement of a 5.9 percent increase in cargo dues by the National Ports Authority has shocked the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The notice of the increase was signed on Friday, March 28, became available to business on...
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA (NAAMSA) states that during March commercial vehicle segments registered gains – light commercials 3.7%, heavy commercial vehicles 7.6% and extra heavy trucks 20.8 %. Domestic sales...
Data for global air freight markets in February shows a 2.9% increase in demand compared to February 2013. With the first two months of this year has seen an overall 3.6% improvement in demand over 2013 which according to the International Air...
Sam Efrat has been elected to the position of President of SASTT for 2014. Mike King is now the Immediate Past President. Sam’s contact details are: Sam Efrat Trenchless Technologies cc P O Box 87155 2041 HOUGHTON Telephone: 021 552 4420 Fax:...
Residents in the North West are again protesting over access to water. Residents of Mokgola village near Zeerust refused to be addressed by the local mayor Phaladi Saku and have asked Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa to address...
Fracking should not be considered in water-scarce areas like the Karoo, says UK special representative on climate change Sir David King. David said the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking), and water contaminated with radioactive...
The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a US$205 million (R2.17 billion) International Development Association credit to help the government of Ethiopia increase access to clean drinking water and improve sanitation services. The funds...
A number of priority areas have been identified for implementation this year as southern Africa intensifies efforts to deepen integration for socio-economic development. The priority areas were adopted by the SADC Council of Ministers, which met...
