In a big move to revitalise South Africa’s rail system, Transnet has awarded a R50 billion contract for the building of 1 064 modern and technologically advanced locomotives. … [Read more...]
Unemployment eases
South Africa’s unemployment eased to 24.1% in the fourth quarter of 2013 from a revised 24.5% in the third quarter, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Mahikeng to stimulate economic growth
Mahikeng gears up to stimulate economic growth. The capital of the North West province, Mahikeng, is to strengthen its reputation as that region’s mega airport city, a move Premier Thandi Modise says will position the city as a gateway into … [Read more...]
Plan for Employment and Economy
President Jacob Zuma said the government will expand its public employment programme with an aim of creating six million job opportunities to all South Africans. … [Read more...]
Employment Tax Incentive Bill welcomed
Government has welcomed the adoption of the Employment Tax Incentive Bill, which is aimed at reversing the high levels of youth unemployment. … [Read more...]
Govt takes stock of BEE policy
The first Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Summit kicked off on Thursday, with government taking stock of the positives and challenges in the implementation of BEE since its implementation 10 years ago. … [Read more...]
Mahikeng Airport City Project starts
Pretoria - The Mahikeng Airport City Project, which has been approved by the North West Executive Council (Exco), is expected to pave the way for job creation and the growth of the economy. … [Read more...]
Scientists develop first digital laser
Pretoria – Researchers at South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have developed the world’s first digital laser. … [Read more...]
Nearly 3m households in agriculture
Pretoria – Nearly three million households in South Africa are engaged in agricultural activities, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says. … [Read more...]
Visit to mining communities
Rustenburg - Home to the two largest platinum mines and the largest platinum refinery in the world, Rustenburg is no doubt one of the engines that drive South Africa’s economy. … [Read more...]