Transnet credit rating upgraded

Transnet credit rating upgraded

Transnet’s credit rating has been upgraded to ‘BBB’, with the upgrade affirming the state utility’s ability to raise funds without a government guarantee. The state owned ports and rail operator’s credit rating was upgraded by two notches from a previous...
Invest in hydrogen economy

Invest in hydrogen economy

Midrand – Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom says South Africa should invest in the hydrogen fuel economy by taking advantage of the country’s large supply of platinum deposits. Addressing a conference hosted by Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection...
Japanese investment encouraged

Japanese investment encouraged

Pretoria – The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has urged Japanese companies to choose South Africa as a preferred investment destination. “The fact that the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index ranked South Africa first in the strength of...
Steps needed to curb labour unrest

Steps needed to curb labour unrest

Pretoria – Government, trade unions, business and civic leaders need to take bold steps to resolve unrest in the mining sector to reduce the impact on the economy. Opening a debate on the National Treasury budget vote in Parliament on Tuesday, Finance Minister Pravin...
Business honoured

Business honoured

Johannesburg – The best South African businesses in various sectors of the economy were showcased at the glittering inaugural SA Premier Business Awards hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) on Wednesday night. The awards, which aim to recognise...