The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) for SMEs is a global initiative which promotes clean technology innovation and supporting SMEs and start-ups. GCIP was first implemented in South Africa in 2011 and now has ongoing activities in...
The re-using of waste wood from General Motors South Africa (GMSA) and other manufacturers has enabled a Uitenhage based company to create jobs for at least 160 people. GMSA has committed to reducing the amount of waste it creates, and to making...
The agreement between energy developer Joule Africa and Cameroon was signed at the maiden UK-Cameroon Trade and Investment Forum in London . It will see Joule Africa partner with local company Bethel Industrievertretung (BIIL) and the government of...
Four local municipalities in the North West province are to benefit from a R2 million youth in waste management project which commenced at the beginning of this month – youth month. The Tswaing, Mamusa, Maquassi hills and Moretele local...
The sixth Africa Carbon Forum will take place in Windhoek, Namibia at the start of next month to support Africa’s participation in global carbon markets and catalyse green investment opportunities. At this year’s forum participants will learn about...
After striking staff made a plea to come back to work Transnet says it will suspend the lockout on all striking employees at its Ngqura Container Terminal. In a statement the State owned enterprise said, “Transnet is to suspend the lockout on all...
© Rama / Wikimedia Commons / CeCILL Wage negotiations between trade unions and the petroleum industry ended in a dispute this week. According to trade union Solidarity the dispute arose as no agreement could be reached between the various parties...
Since the beginning of this year, 10 non-tariff barriers (NTB) have been resolved within the East African Community. However, nine NTBs were reported as new in the same period. This is according to the latest report by the East African Community...
Developing countries like Tanzania will achieve higher economic growth rates if customs services are improved to cut down the cost of doing business. This is according to the World Customs Organisation (WCO). Sinikka Antila the Ambassador of...
