# The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association says many township liquor businesses continue to face legal uncertainty despite existing provisions that allow for the transfer of shebeen permits. Traders are now demanding a full overhaul of liquor licensing laws following a damning inquiry report into the Gauteng Liquor Board, which highlights years of regulatory failures and […]
# Cape Town Tourism has launched a new domestic campaign aimed at encouraging South Africans to rediscover the city through creator-led storytelling. Running from this month in partnership with Travelstart, the campaign showcases Cape Town’s hidden neighbourhood experiences, outdoor attractions and cultural spaces, while also offering discounted travel deals and flash sales. The tourism agency’s […]
# A new submarine cable project linking Europe to Africa has been launched following the signing of a memorandum of understanding by various companies including Orange Group and Sonatel. The ‘Via Africa‘ submarine cable project, aims at improving digital connectivity between Europe and Africa. The subsea cable system will link Europe to South Africa along […]
# Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is aware of concerns about slow investment delivery and insists that progress is being made through ongoing reforms. During his oral reply to questions in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa said the government’s investment drive remains on track, with efforts focused on improving confidence, unlocking projects and accelerating economic growth […]
# Statistics South Africa says mining production increased by 2.5-percent in March, driven mainly by strong growth in platinum group metals, gold and manganese ore, while coal recorded a decline. However, seasonally adjusted production fell by 5.1-percent compared with February, despite a slight quarterly increase of 0.6-percent. Stats SA’s Juan-Pierre Terblanche says mineral sales rose […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa sê energietekorte en logistieke uitdagings is belangrike faktore wat belegging en ekonomiese groei in Suid-Afrika kortwiek. Ramaphosa het mondelings geantwoord op vrae in die Parlement en sê voortdurende elektrisiteitsuitdagings en ondoeltreffendheid in die vervoer- en vragstelsel ontmoedig ondernemings om op hoër vlakke te belê. Hy voeg by hervormings in energie en […]
# Die Afrika-forum vir Hoof- Uitvoerende Beamptes het amptelik in Kigali, Rwanda, geopen met sakeleiers, beleggers en staatshoofde wat Afrika se ekonomiese groei en mededingendheid bespreek. Meer as twee-duisend-800 afgevaardigdes uit bykans 90 lande woon die forum by, met die tema, The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership. Die Rwandese president Paul Kagame […]
# The Africa CEO Forum has officially opened in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together business leaders, investors and heads of state to discuss Africa’s economic growth and competitiveness. More than two-thousand-800 delegates from over 90 countries are attending the forum, themed The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership. Rwandan president Paul Kagame has urged […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says energy shortages and logistics challenges have been major factors holding back investment and economic growth in South Africa. In his oral reply to questions in Parliament, Ramaphosa said ongoing electricity challenges and inefficiencies in the transport and freight system have discouraged companies from investing at higher levels. He added reforms […]