SA ready to host BRICS

SA ready to host BRICS

Pretoria – Preparations ahead of the fifth BRICS summit to be held in Durban in March are in full swing. The BRICS countries, which are made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, are likely to finalise the structure for its development bank that will...
Kona appointed acting CEO

Kona appointed acting CEO

Pretoria – Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba has appointed South African Airways (SAA) executive chairperson Vuyisile Kona as the airline’s acting CEO. Kona’s appointment will take effect immediately until a permanent replacement is found for...
Reserve Bank heads to take a salary freeze

Reserve Bank heads to take a salary freeze

Pretoria – Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus, the bank’s deputy governors, together with the bank’s board members –  have decided to forgo salary increases in 2013 – given the global economic outlook, said the central bank. “In response to the...
Dti, DAFF finalise aquaculture programme

Dti, DAFF finalise aquaculture programme

Pretoria – The Departments of Trade and Industry (dti) and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) have finalised the Aquaculture Development and Enhancement Programme (ADEP) which will assist new entrants and existing aquaculture ventures. ADEP is aimed at...
AfriSam signs 49M pledge

AfriSam signs 49M pledge

Pretoria – Leading construction materials group, AfriSam, has become the first construction materials company to sign the 49M pledge. This step signifies the company’s commitment to the global agenda for energy efficiency and to play a proactive role in...