National Treasury says the issues surrounding electricity constraints are receiving attention at the highest level, following the Fitch Ratings agency’s decision to cut growth forecasts. The key drivers for the decision included weak economic...
The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa has showed that interest in Africa is growing, according to President Jacob Zuma. The WEF on Africa meeting, which was attended by political leaders, business people, youth and civil society leaders from...
Akon, the Sengalese-American singing sensation, recently announced that he’s launching a Solar Academy as part of his Akon Lighting Africa initiative. This professional training centre of excellence is a first on the continent and targets future...
Auditor General Kimi Makwetu says the number of municipalities and municipal entities with clean audits have increased notably. Makwetu released the audit outcomes for the 2013/14 financial year that ended on 30 June 2014, in Cape Town, earlier...
There is a shortage of skills in the water and sanitation sector and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), through its Learning Academy External Bursary Scheme, is providing bursaries to aid in closing this gap. The Department is calling on...
Africa’s high growth and huge development potential hinge on building and expanding modern infrastructure, and private investors are more willing than ever to fund strong projects on the Continent under the right conditions. This is according...
The First National Bank (FNB) Academy for Municipal Excellence – FAME – is a crucial programme that can assist the North West Local Government and Human Settlements in transforming municipalities. Speaking at the recent launch of FAME, Local...
More than 10 townships in the City of Johannesburg have been electrified in the last five years thanks to City Power. This is according to Councillor Matshidiso Mfikoe Member of the Mayoral Committee for Environment and Infrastructure Services....
The eThekwini Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee recently approved R6.8 million for the upgrade of a Three-Mega Litre Reservoir in Ward 59. The Municipality is currently developing a housing project in the Ogunjini area, Ward 59 and the...
