Mining towns get R18bn facelift

Mining towns get R18bn facelift

Government has allocated R18 billion to improve the socio-economic conditions of distressed mining communities across the country. Headed by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) in charge of revitalising mining communities, the projects include housing and wellness...
Dube TradePort gets IDZ status

Dube TradePort gets IDZ status

Durban – In a latest effort by government to promote industrialisation, the Dube TradePort in Durban will formally become a special economic zone under the new Special Economic Zones Act 16 of 2014. Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies granted the precinct an...
BRICS customs heads meet

BRICS customs heads meet

Pretoria – The heads of the customs services of the BRICS member countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – have met for the first time to discuss common problems and outline ways to extend cooperation. The representatives from...
TFR to transport hematite

TFR to transport hematite

Pretoria – The first train service to transport hematite products from Swaziland to South Africa’s Richards Bay will begin in November and is also expected to stimulate job creation, said Transnet Freight Rail (TFR). “TFR has successfully implemented the first...
South Africa woos Japanese business

South Africa woos Japanese business

Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Dr Zweli Mkhize has arrived in Osaka on an official visit aimed at getting companies in Japan to invest in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Mkhize, who is accompanied by Economic Development and Tourism MEC Mike Mabuyakhulu, said...