Pretoria – The first train service to transport hematite products from Swaziland to South Africa’s Richards Bay will begin in November and is also expected to stimulate job creation, said Transnet Freight Rail (TFR). “TFR has successfully implemented the first train service to transport hematite products from … [Read more...]
Umhlanga Tourism Liberty Trail Run
December 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hundreds of enthusiastic energetic early risers will take to the trails for the Umhlanga Tourism Liberty Trail Run / Walk on Sunday 16 December. The annual run has two distances, the shorter 12km, a perfect distance for walkers and those that enjoy a gentle easy run or the longer 18km trail challenges the more … [Read more...]
Fund for KZN youth businesses
August 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Durban – A R15 million SMME loan scheme has been launched in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday to help the youth finance their businesses. The Imbewu Loan Fund, provided by Ithala and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), has been initiated to address problems relating to the lack of access to finance by most … [Read more...]
South Africa woos Japanese business
June 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Dr Zweli Mkhize has arrived in Osaka on an official visit aimed at getting companies in Japan to invest in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Mkhize, who is accompanied by Economic Development and Tourism MEC Mike Mabuyakhulu, said meetings had been lined up with companies involved … [Read more...]
KZN increases number of patients on ART
June 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Pretoria - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has reported an increase in the number of patients registered on its antiretroviral (ART) programme from 408 238 in the 2010/11 to 535 910 as of the end of 2011/12 financial year. … [Read more...]
Budget targets job creation
March 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Durban – While the bulk of the provincial budget in KwaZulu-Natal will go towards education and health, a significant portion will be spent on infrastructure programmes. … [Read more...]
Feeding scheme changes lives in KZN
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Durban - President Jacob Zuma said during the 2012 State of the Nation address that over eight million learners benefit from government's school feeding scheme. Sindiliwe Zandile Myiko (48) is one woman who knows exactly what the President is talking about. … [Read more...]
