Western Cape R5 million export booster fund launched
The Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism has launched the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (ECEP), which aims to support businesses that...
Economy escapes a recession, but still stuck in the lowest gear
Following an upwardly revised GDP contraction of 1.1% q/q (previously 1.3% q/q contraction) in 4Q22, the economy defied our expectation of a mild technical...
Future water security depends on sources other than rain
The 10th Edition of Cape Town’s Water Outlook is now available on the City’s website for download. Published annually, its objective is to make information...
KWV Brandy triumphs with four double-gold medals at the International Spirits Challenge 2023
Once again, KWV has cemented its status as a world-class producer of Brandy, securing a remarkable four Double-Gold Medals at the International Spirits Challenge...
Outlook good for decreased fuel costs in June – AAÂ
While international product prices are edging higher, and the Rand remains weak against the US Dollar, fuel users in South Africa can still expect...
Advanced food processing technologies could make the food industry more sustainable
By Marius Wessels Manager: Professional Services for SYSPRO Africa
Food goes to waste at every stage in the food manufacturing and distribution process – from...
Plastics SA leads the charge in combating plastic pollution on World Environment Day and...
Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the South African plastics industry, is proud to announce its commitment to combating plastic pollution on World Environment...
New water policy calls for all hands on deck
The draft policy on Integrated Water Quality Management (IWQM) – published by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on 10 March 2023 –...
Serco-built mobile clinics exceed customer’s expectations
SERCO was assigned by Spartan Truck Hire to build three mobile clinics for use by Shout-It-Now in areas where there is little or no...
Call for increased SME sector support to foster SA economic recovery
The onset of COVID-19 in 2020 and subsequent energy crisis, have dealt deafening blows to the small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) industry. Now, as...
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