President Ramaphosa sets out powers for Electricity Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation to transfer roles and responsibilities to the Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
A statement...
Beyond the purchase price: financial advisers shed light on the hidden costs of homeownership...
Purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people make in their lifetime. This requires careful consideration and planning, especially...
Merger creates industrial solutions centre
INDUSTRIAL services solutions providers TMS Group Industrial Services and Redec Services, which provides industrial and engineering solutions, are to merge. Both businesses are part of the Sekta Group,...
Putting people at the forefront of retail training
New Leaf Technologies explains why engaging e-learning programmes can help reduce staff turnover in the retail sector
The change the retail sector has undergone in...
Interest rate hike contributed to expectation of slower commercial property market and mortgage lending...
By John Loos, Property Sector Strategist at FNB Commercial Property Finance
This latest 50 basis point interest rate hike on its own has a limited...
Contract for 400MW finalised for addition to grid
As winter approaches, Cabinet says it welcomes the finalisation of the contract for 400 megawatts (MW) of additional capacity through the standard offer programme,...
South Africa’s solar rebate is missing the mark
By Matthew Blackmore, Financial Director of Alumo Energy
The government’s new solar tax rebate took effect on 01 March 2023, with the intention of putting...
Empowering South African farmers to export: the role of BPOs in streamlining the process
By Tennille Bell, General Manager: Sales at Programmed Process Outsourcing (PPO)
South Africa boasts one of the world's most diverse agricultural sectors, encompassing both corporate and...
Celebrate innovation in Africa’s thriving food and beverage industry
Africa’s Big 7 returns with entries open for the inaugural Innovation Awards
ACCORDING to Statista, revenue in South Africa’s e-commerce food sector is projected to...
The R271 million upgrade of the Refinery interchange project is an economic boost to...
On Tuesday 23 May, the Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers visited this multimillion roads’ infrastructure project. The Western Cape Government has...
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