New water to secure more water supply for a growing city
Census 2022 data shows that Cape Town’s population is now 4 772 846, remarkably 27,6% higher than in 2011. Expanding Cape Town's water supply sources is...
Skilled workers are central to the sustainability of the agricultural sector
When Dr Ivan Meyer was appointed the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture in 2019 he stressed that the future of a sustainable agricultural sector...
Navigating the SA automotive sector’s green transition
The South African automotive sector is set to undergo fundamental and far-reaching change in coming years, spurred on by recent commitments from the Government...
Minority shareholders in a business do have rights under South African law
Being a minority shareholder in a business doesn't mean you have no say. In South Africa, if you hold 49% or less of a...
From Side Hustle to Small Enterprise: How one entrepreneur failure-proofed his business
Despite generating 34% of the country's GDP and employing approximately 60% of its workforce, the failure rate for South Africa’s small businesses is one of the highest in...
Steinmüller Africa exhibits expertise at Africa Energy IndabaÂ
Steinmüller Africa, a leader in the engineering, manufacturing, maintenance and services for the power generation and industrial sectors, will showcase its expertise and solutions...
R21.7 billion allocated for airport infrastructure development
The Airports Company of South Africa Limited (ACSA) has earmarked R21.7 billion for the development of airport infrastructure.
This investment primarily targets refurbishments, efficiency improvements,...
In-house engineering expertise give mines valuable flexibility
With its well established design and manufacturing capabilities in South Africa, Sandvik Rock Processing delivers customised and standard vibrating equipment solutions, including screens and...
New incubation programme set to transform food systems across South Africa
A new social entrepreneurship incubation programme, set to drive inclusive growth and sustainability within the food system, has just announced an Open Call for social entrepreneurs...
Solving the developer skills shortage – Could women be the key?
Problem-solving, which is at the heart of coding, can only flourish with a more diverse workforce that brings new ideas to the table, writes...
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Western Cape investment hits R21.8 billion, says Wesgro
Western Cape investment hits R21.8 billion, says Wesgro
Despite a challenging global economic climate, the Western Cape’s investment agency exceeded its annual targets, boosting exports,...