The most recent of two moratoriums imposed by minister Susan Shabangu on the use of the fracking-technique to explore for natural gas expires in February. At this stage there is no indication which way the minister will go on the issue, but the latest developments globally clearly call for ex... Read more... |
Is fracking worth the risk?
Local government finances have deteriorated significantly over the past four years. Some 66 of the country's 262 municipaliti... Read more... |
Not only has South Africa just come through a particularly bad holiday season as far as road accidents and fatalities g... Read more... | ||
Ever since the advent of full democracy in South Africa in 1994 housing the landless poor, especially in the urban areas, has b... Read more... |
On the eve of the expiry-date of the South African moratorium on prospecting for shale gas in the Karoo via the controversial d... Read more... |
Treasury uncovers worrisome picture
SA public transport’s image on rocky road
Huge progress but missing a trick
Serious cracks in fracking’s case
As outdoor display advertising, or out-of-home advertising as some industry sources call it, is fast migrating to f... Read more... |
Severe increases in South African electricity tariffs, and the failu... Read more... | ||
A marathon United Nations climate conference in Durban on Sunday approved a road map toward an accord which, for the firs... Read more... |
Training municipalities to manage their finances will bring be... Read more... | ||
Did you know that all paper in South Africa is produced from plantation-grown trees or bagasse (sugar-cane fibre) just as maize is... Read more... |
For many organisations looking to cut costs, changes in te...Read more... | ||
Breaking stalemates and deadlocks was at the heart of the challenge facing delegates at the COP17 climate summit in Durban as... Read more... |
The process to complete the remaining modules of the government’s Integrate...Read more... | ||
Conventional wisdom would have it that the stability of South Africa's relatively new democracy hinges... Read more... |
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South Africa has a huge forced migrants population with not enough being done to ensure they have access to services; and th... Read more... |
Green design development continues to grow {writer: Shaun Meyer} With South Africa hosting the 17th Conference of the Parties to (COP 17) the United Nations Fr...Read more... | ||
IMFO president assesses the state of local government {writer: Piet Coetzer} While local governments in South Africa have contributed to the achievement of a n... Read more... |
Climate justice position to become even fuzzier with Kyoto under threat {writer: Piet Coetzer} The field of law has, in many ways, been the poor relation in the...Read more... | ||
Green logistics is increasingly vital to the climate change response {writer: Piet Coetzer} The modern economy has become highly integrated at all levels – be... Read more... |
Having already secured in the order of R2.2 billion from ban... Read more... |
Global controversies over outdoor advertising
Tough to find balance between affordability and the need to expand 
Durban delivers unexpected breakthrough
Government and business launch joint effort at upskilling municipalities 
A convenient truth about paper
Cloud computing has opportunities for cost reduction – but beware of criminals
Integrated Financial Management System is close to rollout 
Understanding service delivery – good governance or gifts?
Climate change is not as new as we think 
The shadowy world of forced migrants
The Gauteng Partnership Fund becomes iconic in delivering low-cost housing Profile
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 SITA Service Management Centre supports the 2011 local government electionsThe State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Service Management Centre (SMC) has a customer-orientated and services focused approach in running its service management services and business process outsourcing (BPO) services, which contributes toward becoming more competitive in its strategy. Read more... | ||
 For a long time the Ekurhuleni region has been synonymous with manufacturing earning it the nickname 'Africa's manufacturing hub'- and it still is, but this is certainly not all that the area has to offer. This has become more apparent thanks to the 2010 world cup.
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Dedicated to providing superior investment performance and service excellence Established in 1974, Allan Gray Limited is the largest privately owned investment management firm in Southern Africa. Its clients comprise institutional investors, principally retirement funds, medical aid schemes and endowments, and individuals. Clients invest through either segregated accounts or collective investment funds. Read more... | ||
 Amatola Water is a state-owned, non-profit business enterprise accountable to the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, created jointly by national, provincial and local community stakeholders to serve as a multi-service, bulk water services provider. Its core aim is to assist local government in the effective development and sustainable provision of safe, reliable water supply and waste water services. Amatola Water is fully committed to improving the quality of people’s lives and recognises the challenges facing national, provincial and local government in the water sector. The eradication of water and sanitation backlogs is central to the supportive role that Amatola Water plays in this regard.Read more... |
Anglo Platinum Limited is listed on the JSE Limited and is the sole listed entity for the Group. It has a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange. International depositary receipts for the Company's shares are listed on the Brussels bourse. The Group's main operating mines include Rustenburg Platinum Mines¹ (RPM) Rustenburg Section, Amandelbult Section and Union Section (85% owned), as well as Potgietersrust Platinums Limited (PPRust) (now Mogalakwena Section), Twickenham and Lebowa Platinum Mines Limited (LPM). Read more... | ||
 21 - 27 March 2011 National Water Week is an annual event celebrated in March to coincide with the United Nations World Water Day. This year is no exception as it will be celebrated from 21 – 27 March 2011.
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Overview The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Ltd (IDC) is a self-financing, national Development Finance Institution (DFI). It was established in 1940 to promote economic growth and industrial development in South Africa. At the IDC we recognise the importance of a dynamic private sector in securing and stimulating rapid and sustainable economic growth, creating employment and reducing poverty. Read more... | ||
 Mayor Mlaba continuously works on improving the eThekwini MunicipalityHaving been mayor since 1996, Obed Mlaba has enjoyed his tenure in this position at eThekwini Municipality. The last 15 years have been filled with both exciting times as well as challenges, but nothing has been able to sway his passion for the job. Read more... |
Absa Group Limited is one of South Africa's largest financial services organisations, serving personal, commercial and corporate customers in South Africa. The Group interacts with its customers through a combination of physical and electronic channels, offering a comprehensive range of banking services, (from basic products and services for the low-income personal market to customised solutions for the commercial and corporate markets), bancassurance and wealth management products and services. |
Upington rises as a symbol of progress in the Northern Cape.The expertise and sound governance of IIKhara Hais Municipality contribute to this prosperity.IIKhara Hais Municipality and the community are partners in this regard.
