Nestle is working with the Department of Water Affairs to determine how large quantities of coffee creamer landed up on the Mooi River in the Cape Province, turning the water white. The Department has assured the community of Tlokwe that the...
The Madibeng municipality in the North West, which has been hit by protests over water delivery is dysfunctional, says Trevor Manual, minister in the presidency. “I’m saying what my observation – that the local authority is dysfunctional. It...
Former president Thabo Mbeki, as head of the High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa, visited the World Customs Organisation (WCO) headquarters to obtain input for its report and recommendations for African countries in order to...
Though it has lowered Mozambique’s rating from a B+ to a B for both long term debt in local and foreign currency, Standard’s & Poor (S&P) confirmed its outlook on the country as stable. The reasons for the decision are that “increases in...
More time has been given to Tanzania and Burundi allowing the two countries the opportunity of preparing for the shift towards a single customs territory (SCT) roll-out following the announcement that Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda have postponed the...
Africa’s infrastructure deficit decreases productivity by 40%. The continent needs approximately US $ 50 billion in annual investments to close its infrastructure gap. The inaugural BUILD Africa Forum took place in the Republic of the Congo earlier...
Various agreements between employers and unions in the civil engineering industry are now finalised and will be taken to court on 18 February. This follows a negotiation battle last year between employers represented by SAFCEC and unions...
For some the government dropped a bombshell when the chief whip announced governments intention to pass into law the contentious Customs Control and Customs Duty bills prior to the 2014 national elections. Quintus van der Merwe, of Shepstone &...
South Africa cement manufacturer PPC is moving into the Algerian cement market. The company is partnering with Algerian private investors and says that advanced plans are in place. The move will see it get a 49% stake in the Hodna Cement Company....
