By Lebo Madiba With the Coronavirus prompting global investors to diversify their sources of product supplies, South Africa’s manufacturing sector presents them with a unique option. The sector is well-established, possesses advanced technologies to produce quality goods and is strategically placed to provide businesses with access to the rest of t... South Africa’s manufacturing sector a unique option for investors
With drought an ever present threat, the City of Cape Town has approved plans to build a plant to turn salty sea water into potable water. Sulaiman Philip Visitors to Cape Town this festive season will arrive as the Mother City struggles through the worst drought in living memory. At present dams supplying the city […] Desalination: Cape Town’s solution to water shortages
South Africa is on a multibillion-rand development drive to remedy the skewed implementation of infrastructure during the apartheid years, and to meet the demands of a growing economy and population. Brand South Africa reporter In its preparation to host the 2010 Fifa Football World Cup, the government invested heavily in building or upgrading 10 w... Infrastructure development in South Africa
Significant amounts of sunshine and good, prevalent wind conditions have given South Africa the perfect opportunity to diversify its energy generation plan, moving away from a reliance on fossil fuels towards “green” renewable energy. CD Anderson In line with the South African government’s official outline towards a cleaner economy, taking advantag... Infographic: Wind and sun power in South Africa
Concentrated solar power is one of the fastest growing energy technologies, and Africa is leading the way. In addition to several South African solar thermal plants operating or under construction, Morocco’s Noor plant, set to become the largest in Africa, begins its first phase this month. Morocco set to become Africa’s solar superpower
• As part of government’s Nine-Point Plan, South Africa remains committed to resolving energy challenges to enable, amongst others, industrialisation. • Public sector infrastructure investment is projected to exceed R800 billion over the medium term Transport • South Africa is committed to investing in more integrated and efficient public transport... South Africa is prioritising infrastructure investment to ensure our competitiveness
South Africa has excellent road infrastructure, a selection of reputable vehicle hire companies, great weather and plenty of stunning scenery – which all combine to make self-driving a viable and enjoyable option. If you’re thinking of taking the long way round, here are a few tips. Driving in South Africa
Investment in infrastructure must be a priority for Africa if it is to achieve double-digit economic growth, Prof Jeffrey Sachs tells delegates at the Third Financing for Development Conference. They have gathered to set the new financing architecture for a new global partnership. Africa must invest in infrastructure
South Africa has spent a trillion rand on building its infrastructure as a key to expanding its economic opportunities. The investments have been made in energy, water, sanitation, rail, public transport, the nation’s ports and in upgrading its hospitals. South Africa pours cash into infrastructure
South Africa sees infrastructure development as a key job driver, alongside tourism, manufacturing, mining and beneficiation, the green and blue economies and agriculture. Its projects dovetail with the continental infrastructure programme. Infrastructure is key to Africa’s growth
The World Economic Forum’s three-year blueprint, Africa Strategic Infrastructure Initiative, promotes public-private co-operation and identifies solutions to bottlenecks that lead to failure of large infrastructure projects in Africa. The initiative is being handed over to Nepad. Blueprint for Africa’s infrastructure deficit
The Airports Company South Africa says its expansion plans for Cape Town International include the upgrading of the domestic and international terminals and the realignment of the runway. Acsa plans R7.7-bn overhaul for Cape Town International
The Kliptown home of Charlotte Maxeke, the mother of black freedom in South Africa, is to be converted into a museum and interpretation centre, the Gauteng Provincial Government announced at an event to mark International Women’s Day on Sunday. Charlotte Maxeke’s home to become a museum
The Square Kilometre Array will contribute to Africa’s efforts to build innovation-led, knowledge-based economies, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa. It fits into African Union’s Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy and is developing a new cohort of young scientists. SKA will drive growth of Africa’s human capital
Mpumalanga is making progress in the rehabilitation of the coal haulage network, which will mitigate the degradation of roads, says the premier. Construction of the Majuba railway is progressing well and the Moloto rail corridor development programme has been approved. Mpumalanga invests in infrastructure
A R9.65-billion private-public investment at Saldanha Bay, on South Africa’s West Coast, aims at improve the deep-water port’s ability to service to offshort oil and gas industry, the Transnet National Ports Authority announced on Monday. Economic boost for Saldanha Bay
African countries are collaborating to remove barriers to inter-country trade on the continent, President Jacob Zuma says on the sidelines of WEF. Allowing investors to move freely across borders is necessary for business to flourish, and red tape preventing this is being cut by governments. Africa dismantling trade barriers
Four new diesel locomotives have been unloaded at Cape Town harbour, which are expected to help reduce rail commuter travel time, provide comfort and reliability, and improve efficiency. The trains are part of a multibillion-rand investment in the modernisation of South Africa’s rail system. South Africa gets new high-powered trains
On the eve of the World Economic Forum at Davos, South Africa grapples with three challenges in building an equal society: high unemployment, poverty and inequality. A way forward is in infrastructure investment, considered the most direct way to creating skilled, high-paying jobs. A plan to move South Africa forward
As the country battles with an erratic power supply, recent financial data from Statistics South Africa indicates increased investment by players in the electricity, gas and water supply industry, with capital expenditure rising by almost 92% to R24,3- billion in the third quarter 2014. SA makes ‘intensive investment’ in infrastructure
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