SAnews Newsletter 2023-05-16 PM Edition
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Govt to open bid to procure additional renewable energy
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, on Tuesday told Parliament that government will open a bid in July to procure additional renewable energy.
Mining remains strong pillar of SA's economy - Mantashe
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, believes that the mining sector remains the backbone of the country’s economy, despite the dip in production.
Over R14bn to support municipalities' water infrastructure backlog
An amount of over R14 billion has been allocated to municipalities to address water infrastructure backlogs.
Poor revenue collection setting back water provision
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has warned municipalities who do not collect water revenue effectively, and citizens and businesses who do not pay for water services, that they are likely to end up with no water at all.
Have your say on scrap metal export proposal
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) is seeking comments from interested parties on the proposal to prohibit the export of certain ferrous and non-ferrous waste and scrap metal.
