Overcoming the trust deficit between government and the private sector is imperative in order to move the economy of South Africa forward. This is according to Garth Strachan, Deputy Director-General responsible for Industrial Policy Development at...
The trunk road network in Mozambique is going to be leased by the Mozambican government to private operators by the end of 2014. This has been announced by the Mozambican Minister of Public Works, Cadmiel Muthemba, at a meeting of the Coordinating...
The Thongathi Mall Commission of Inquiry presiding officer has accused legal representatives of Gralio Precast, the company charged with the construction of the collapsed Tongaat Mall, of not acting in good faith and being economical in bringing...
A government delegation has announced that 300 low cost houses are to be constructed for Khunotswana residents as well as a 25km tarred road which links Khunotswana and Zeerust town. The announcement was made by MEC for Education and Sports...
Germany will withdraw from the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Organisation in 2015. Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has expressed disappointment at Germany’s decision. Germany officially informed the SKA Director-General of its...
The ANC in North West has removed Bloemhof mayor Moerder Smous from her position. This follows reports of water contamination which has resulted in the death of several children. Premier Supra Mahumapelo says government wants to normalize the...
Eskom says its determined to keep the lights on as the first cold snap of winter sets in. Eskom says intensive maintenance done earlier in the year will reduce the level of maintenance on its power plants this winter compared to last year. Also the...
Transnet have announced that as of Monday, 1 June 2014, all employees at its terminals in the Eastern Cape are now employed directly by the company. This follows a Transnet-wide decision more than six months ago to take the step of doing away with...
Freight and Rail parastatal Transnet has obtained a court order against its striking employees. This after homes and vehicles belonging to non-striking employees were torched. The parastatal obtained the interdict to stop acts of violence,...