EThekwini Municipality Mayor, James Nxumalo unveiled the Municipality’s ambitious R41.6 billion budget for the 2016/17 financial year. This is made up of R34.9 billion operating budget and R6.7 billion capital budget. Amidst tough economic...
What is the rationale behind the TPT approach to SOLAS? TPT approach to SOLAS was informed by the IMO guideline MSC.1/circ 1475, the SAMSA marine notice MN 5 2015 as well as TPT’s current export gate process ‒ pre-advice. Who is responsible for...
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles says it has delivered 113 100 vehicles (+4.3% compared to 2015) to customers worldwide in the period January to March this year. In Germany, the brand delivered 28 000 units (3.7% more vehicles) in the first quarter...
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) identified gender equality as a core aspect of inclusive growth in its Ten Year Strategy, and in January 2014 launched its “Gender Strategy (2014-2018): Investing in Gender Equality for Africa’s...
The number of municipalities in the country are set to decrease from 278 to 257, says the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. According to the department, the new municipalities will come into being on the date of the...
Nduna Chari is the epitome of the ideal truck driver – and has the trophies to prove it. The 42-year old father of two who has steadily climbed the career ladder from tip truck driver to driver trainer in just a decade, attributes his success...
Two primary barriers are inhibiting growth of African air travel: physical infrastructure (airports and fleets) and safety. This is according to Jeoff Motshoba, executive: air traffic management/ communications, navigation and surveillance at Air...
The fourth annual African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo takes place 9 – 11 May 2016, at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg. Conference attendees will have access to eight unique expo experiences which include, African...
The eThekwini executive committee is set to break ground on the Durban Point Waterfront project, which will see the city’s coastal skyline changed by skyscrapers and high-rise developments. According to a report by IOL, infrastructure roll-out for...
