JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 12, 2021/ — DHL Global Forwarding signs exclusive ten-year lease for approximately 13,000 square meters of office and warehousing space at the newly-developed Skyparks Business Estate near Oliver Reginald (O.R.) Tambo International Airport; the new facility will boast 10,000 square meters of warehousing space, doubling the existing capacity to meet future demand.
OFF-Grid Expo hosts first digital edition
JOHANNESBURG — OFF-GRID Expo + Conference 2020 hosts its first digital edition in partnership with UNIDO ITPO Germany and Alliance for Rural Electrification for a two-day trade event; the exclusive digital event aims to cover off-grid solar, wind turbine, and hydropower systems and independent power supply; attendees can look forward to exciting lectures, panels, and unique networking opportunities for networking. [Read more…]
Budget 2020 means doing more with less
Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, says amid a difficult period for the fiscus, the department will focus on revitalising the health sector with the resources that are available. [Read more…]
Chambers Club launches in Durban
Durban: Chambers Club, a members’ club for South Africa and Africa’s business and professional community located in the iconic Professional Quarter in the heart of the city, launches formally recently. [Read more…]
What Africa needs to attract foreign investment
President Cyril Ramaphosa says for African countries to be on the rise and attract investment, they need to address governance issues, root out corruption and improve the ease of doing business. [Read more…]
SA Growth outlook revised downwards
South Africa’s growth outlook has been revised downwards to 0.7% in 2018, said National Treasury on Wednesday. [Read more…]
SA provides fertile ground for investment
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured potential investors that South Africa is working hard to provide a conducive environment for investors. [Read more…]
Strategic Investment in Africa’s ports
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – April, 2018 – Africa needs to take advantage of the economic potential of its ports and shipping sector if it is to realise its growth ambitions. Globally, ports are gateways for 80% of merchandise trade by volume and 70% by value. Investment in ports and their related transport infrastructure to advance trade and promote overall economic development and growth is therefore vital – particularly in emerging economies that are currently under-served by modern transportation facilities. [Read more…]
Diversification to grow regional economy via SADC
“The diversification of our economies and industrialisation will ultimately put the region on its rightful path as a global economic player,” said President Jacob Zuma, who is also the chair of the SADC regional bloc, on Tuesday. [Read more…]
SA seeks bigger benefits for Africa in global economy
South Africa – With Africa beset by the double scourge of illicit financial outflows and the disparity of the global economy, President Jacob Zuma says the United Nations must play a central role in tackling both issues. [Read more…]