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...
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...
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...
Companies fly high in China

Companies fly high in China

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. Innovation, passion to succeed and to give back to one’s country of birth formed...
Visit to mining communities

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. Mining contributes 23.3% to the North West economy and the platinum that is produced...