Energy

Price and capacity restraints cost SA dearly

Energy-Saving-Lamp-TYY_opt2.0Tough to find balance between affordability and the need to expand {writer: Staff reporter}

Severe increases in South African electricity tariffs, and the failure to generate sufficient electricity to meet demand are literally putting the country out of business. Furthermore, it is posing a serious threat to the aims of the government’s New Growth Path economic growth strategy, as illustrated by plans to shift the construction of a ferrochrome smelter from Rustenburg in the North West province to China because Eskom could not provide sufficient power until 2018.

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Renewable energy takes off

Hydro_electicity_on_th_opt2.0Africa is an interesting investment destination {writer: Piet Coetzer}

According to the latest data from the United Nations Environment Programme, global investments into renewable energy in 2010 reached a record level of $211 billion and for the first time ever, that investment grew more in developing economies than it did in the developed world.

   

Renewable energy investment on the up

wind_power_opt2.0Africa is becoming an interesting destination for energy investors {writer: Staff reporter}

According to the latest data from the United Nations Environment Programme, global investments into renewable energy in 2010 reached a record level of $211 billion; for the first time ever, that investment grew more in developing economies than in the developed world.

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A changing landscape

Kendal1_opt2.0New resource plan launched into world of uncertainty {writer: Staff reporter}

In March this year, the South African Cabinet approved an adjusted Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2), containing a substantial nuclear energy component at a time when one commentator observed that what is happening at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan has brought the world to “the end of the nuclear era”.

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Energy for growth

EnergyEnergy one of the big three of sustainable growth

Energy, with water and food is one of the big three determining factors if the globe is to achieve sustainable development. “Better understanding of the water-food-energy nexus can lead to better economic and development plans,” was one of the few consensus points reached at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos at the end of January this year.

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Profile

IIKhara Hais
Sunday, 06 March 2011

iikharaUpington 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.


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Streamlining the election process
Tuesday, 01 March 2011
sitaSITA Service Management Centre supports the 2011 local government elections

The 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.

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City of Ekurhuleni
Sunday, 06 March 2011
city_of_ekurFor 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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Allan Gray
Wednesday, 27 August 2008

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.


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Amatola Water - Amanzi
Sunday, 06 March 2011
amatolaAmatola 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.

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Anglo Platinum
Wednesday, 27 August 2008

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).


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NATIONAL WATER WEEK
Sunday, 06 March 2011
dwaf21 - 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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IDC
Wednesday, 27 August 2008

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.


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Doing right by his people
Tuesday, 01 March 2011
ethekwiniMayor Mlaba continuously works on improving the eThekwini Municipality

Having 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.

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Absa
Wednesday, 27 August 2008

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.