Eskom loan proves investor confidence

Eskom loan proves investor confidence

Pretoria – The World Bank’s $250 million (about R1.9 billion) loan to Eskom indicates good investor confidence in South Africa, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Monday. “This loan we are receiving today shows great investor confidence in South...
Higher economic growth still a priority

Higher economic growth still a priority

Pretoria – The South African government will continue to prioritise higher economic growth and job creation at the core of its economic policy, National Treasury said. On Wednesday, Moody’s Investor Services revised the country’s A3 rating outlook from stable to...
SA keen to boost exports to India

SA keen to boost exports to India

Pretoria – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has urged the private sector to come up with projects that will enhance South African exports to India. “The minister has urged the private sector to explore opportunities presented by the political and economic...
Seeker 400 plans for 2012

Seeker 400 plans for 2012

Pretoria – The Seeker 400 prototype, which is an unmanned air vehicle, is due to make its maiden flight early 2012, Denel Dynamics said on Wednesday. “The prototype of Denel Dynamics’ latest Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV), the Seeker 400, has been completed and is...
Mpuma women set for Women of the Year

Mpuma women set for Women of the Year

Hazyview – Two women from Mpumalanga have made it into the finals of the 2011 Shoprite Checkers Women of the Year awards. The awards celebrate exceptional and visionary women in five categories, namely: health care-givers, educators, socio-economic business...
SMME financial literacy support

SMME financial literacy support

Durban – The KwaZulu-Natal Treasury has taken its financial literacy education initiatives to the fast growing business hubs in the Richards Bay and Empangeni areas, in northern KZN. Small, medium, micro enterprises (SMMEs) play a vital role in South...