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Examining new roles for concrete

The South African readymix concrete industry is being encouraged to explore new technologies in an effort to challenge the international market. In recent years global companies in the supply of cement products, additives and equipment have needed...

A community centre to stand the test of time

The town of Dannhauser has welcomed the completion of the R190-million Community Health Centre (CHC) which is providing much-needed quality health care for the residents. The former mining town is situated in a remote area of KwaZulu-Natal and...
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Energy interventions expected to grow SA economy

South Africa’s economy is expected to grow by three percent by 2017 as the country has taken several steps to address the challenge of energy, says Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Speaking on Monday at the Third Common Wealth Stakeholders...
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AU leaders to pinpoint a way forward

African Union (AU) leaders were still locked in a meeting on Monday afternoon as they prepare to announce to the continent their decisions following an intense week of deliberations by delegates at the 25th Summit of the continental body held in...
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NEPAD escalates economic growth in Africa

New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee says Africa has achieved breakthroughs in various sectors, which will in a long term benefit the economy of the continent. This was said by...

Phase 2 of KZN’s Western Aqueduct complete

The 14 kilometre stretch of water pipeline extending from Inchanga Station to Alverstone Reservoir and then on to Ashley Drive in Kloof is now complete and, following the conclusion of pressure testing and commissioning, will be handed over to...
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Eskom to borrow R55 billion to boost power output

South Africa’s power utility Eskom said on Friday it aims to borrow a further R55 billion rand and turn its government debt into equity as it looks to boost generating capacity amid chronic power cuts. Africa’s most developed economy is...