Tag: Economy
Minister: SA’s economy still strives, despite challenges
Whatever economic challenges that are currently facing South Africa at the moment, they will not have any bearing on the World Economic Forum on...
Tourism prospects look golden for SA and China
China and South Africa have pledged mutual support for each other’s tourism ventures as the two countries deepen cooperation on all fronts of their...
Changing waste streams to profit streams
New study shows that rolling out waste as a green industry would affect a 0.5% increase in GDP
A recent study undertaken by the Energy...
Buying local key to industrialising SA economy
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says buying local has never been more important as the country pushes to industrialise its economy.
The Minister was speaking on...
WISP celebrates successes in growing the green economy
WISP is a free facilitation service, funded by the City of Cape Town as well as the Western Cape Government and delivered by GreenCape,...
Struggling economy no damper to major Cape Town property development
Despite economic pressure, property development in the Mother City shows no signs of slowing down, with various commercial and residential property developments planned, including...
Indian Ocean can be the key driver of economies
President Jacob Zuma says more innovative ways need to be developed to use oceans sustainably for food, transport, trade and other activities.
He...
Are managers the new entrepreneurs?
Developing managers from early in their careers can increase performance, strengthen organisations and improve their competitive edge, say experts – and their economic influence...
Recovery of commodity prices welcomed
President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the recovery in commodity prices as it has resulted in an upswing in mining output.
“This augurs well...
Waste pickers save the SA economy millions annually
According to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in 2014 waste pickers saved the country between R310m and R750m in terms of landfill space.
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