It goes without saying that South Africans are flying the flag high when it comes to doing business abroad and the 2013 South African Expos held in China last week was indicative of this. … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
30 maritime students get scholarships
Pretoria – The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has bid farewell to 30 students who have been awarded scholarships to the tune of R14 million to study Masters and PhD programmes in Maritime at the World Maritime University … [Read more...]
DTI to host SA-Switzerland business forum
Pretoria – The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will this week host the South Africa-Switzerland business forum which will showcase business opportunities in the renewable energy sector. “The purpose of the business forum is to … [Read more...]
Fransman in Peru to strengthen ties
Pretoria – International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Marius Fransman has arrived in Lima, Peru, as part of his four-nation tour to Latin America. Fransman’s visit to Peru, according to his department, will be used … [Read more...]
Initiatives to be celebrated on Arbor Day
Pretoria – The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, will on Tuesday attend Arbor Day celebrations at the eThekwini Municipality at Mpumalanga stadium in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal. … [Read more...]
Invest in hydrogen economy
Midrand – Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom says South Africa should invest in the hydrogen fuel economy by taking advantage of the country’s large supply of platinum deposits. Addressing a conference hosted by Mapungubwe … [Read more...]
Steenbokfontein Art Exhibition end August
Steenbokfontein Art Studio will be hosting its 19th annual art exhibition on the 31 August opening at 7:30pm This unique West Coast art experience is a celebration of both the arts and the arrival of Spring,and is presented to you each year … [Read more...]
Taking the lead in maths and science
Jabulile Elizabeth Khambule from Duduza Section 15 has dealt with the harsh realities of teenage pregnancy and high rates of unemployment all her life. But, 20-year-old Khambule told herself that her environment would never determine her … [Read more...]
Transplant Games in Durban
Durban – The 19th World Transplant Games 2013 kicked off today in Durban amid revelations that some 4 000 patients face a bleak future while awaiting transplants in South Africa, as only 0.2% of the population are registered as organ … [Read more...]
Casinos to visit when travelling in Africa
With summer about to end and winter not far off, many people are considering their winter holiday plans. While the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing the coldness of winter, those living in the Southern Hemisphere are enjoying summer. … [Read more...]