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Numsa strike gets underway

More than 220 000 Numsa workers in the metal and engineering industries have downed tools today as part of an indefinite strike. Numsa members in Gauteng will today march to the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council where they will be...
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SA will face future water shortage

South Africa will face a water shortage in the future, the South African Government Association has (Salga) said. According to Salga councilor Pinky Moloi, Salga is aware that there will be a water shortage at some point in the future. However, new...
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Enhancing efficiency at Mombasa port

The Mombasa Port Community Charter is being launched in East Africa aimed at enhancing infrastructural development and improving the efficiency in clearing cargo. The Charter brings together 24 agencies to both coordinate and improve efficiencies...
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Lesotho to bring water to 30 000

An additional $15.435 million financing for Phase II of Lesotho’s Water Sector Improvement Project has been approved by the World Bank.  This project will further support the long-term sustainability of the Metolong Dam and Water Supply Program,...
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Fuel price set to increase from Wednesday

Diesel will increase by 14 cents per litre and petrol by 29 cents for 93 unleaded and lead replacement while 95 ULP and LRP increase by 31 cents a litre on Wednesday, 2 July. According to the department of energy , the increase is due to changes in...
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e-tolls to be reviewed

A panel is to be set up to review the impact of e-tolls in Gauteng. According to the Gauteng Premier David Makhura the people’s voice must be heard on all the issues that affect the province. He was speaking during his first State of the Province...
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New CT solar power plant supports green economy

The City of Cape Town’s Spatial Planning, Environment and Land Use Management (SPELUM) Committee has approved an application for a solar power farm in Durbanville in line with the city’s commitment to developing the Green Economy. The new solar...