Macro-economic stability since 1994

Macro-economic stability since 1994

Midrand – South Africa has achieved over the past 19 years a level of macro-economic stability not seen before the dawn of democracy in 1994, says Transport Minister Dipuo Peters. Speaking at the New Age/SABC business briefing in Midrand on Monday, Peters said...
Govt takes stock of BEE policy

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. “BEE  is an economic imperative,” Trade and...
Building reliable, safe transport

Building reliable, safe transport

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has officially launched this year’s Transport Month, where she highlighted the on-going interventions to curb road carnage and the progress made by government on providing efficient and reliable public transport system. Under the theme...
Update on energy programmes

Update on energy programmes

The Department of Energy (DoE) on Thursday gave an update on programmes and projects presented in its 2013/14 budget vote speech. Energy Minister Ben Martins said that adequate supply remains a key concern for electricity and liquid fuels. He added that while the...
Mahikeng Airport City Project starts

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. The Mafikeng International Airport (MIA) will now be repositioned as an...
Scientists develop first digital laser

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. The innovation, according to CSIR researchers, is regarded as a milestone in laser technology and could spur future...