At least R5 billion worth of new infrastructure and property projects are on the cards for Mogale City on the West Rand (Gauteng), which is aiming to become one of the top economic growth areas nationally. And the residential property market in the...
“The time has come for all in Africa to unite and release the potential of this magnificent continent. It is time that the world acknowledges the wealth of Mother Africa – and not only the wealth she carries in her crust, but also the wealth...
The Gauteng MEC of Economic Development, Qedani Mahlangu, delivered her budget speech on 8 June 2012 and outlined some exciting plans for tourism in the province in 2012/2013. The most exciting is the planned launch of Gauteng’s first hop-on...
In Africa, both the public and private sectors seem ready to challenge the constraints presented by the global economic landscape. But, it is this call to action that needs to produce concrete results. Within a challenged global economy, strong...
Turning worm poop into fertiliser was TerraCycle’s first big idea. Then they transformed discarded drink containers into consumer bling, which made them a world-recognised leader in this hot, new trend of ‘upcycling’. Upcycling is the...
With growing trade volumes, the Namibia Port Authority is planning a major expansion of its facilities and preparing itself to exploit the opportunities the African west coast offers. The Namibian spoke to Namport chief executive officer Bisey...
Passengers using South African Airways (SAA) to fly from Cape Town to London will, from August 15, have to stop at OR Tambo International first. The airline has decided to stop direct flights as a result of declining passenger numbers to the UK....
A new, far-reaching report on the state of municipal solid waste around the world predicts a sharp rise in the amount of waste generated by urban residents between now and 2025. The report estimates the amount of municipal solid waste (MSW) will...
By 2025 half the world’s population will not have enough water to meet its needs, warns Rashad Kaldany, urging governments and the private sector to work on solutions, which he says, do exist. By the time you finish reading this article; at least...
