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Government to work with transport sector for economic growth

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… “Transport plays a critical role in shaping the societal, economic, and spatial landscape of our nation. With mandates … of goods and people but also acts as a catalyst for economic development. “It is imperative that policymakers, … and operations. Key priorities in this domain include the recovery of rail major corridors, signalling system, …

Government working on reforms to develop sustainable infrastructure - President

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… “One of the most important pillars of government’s economic recovery plan is a significant increase in infrastructure … accommodation. “These projects are contributing to greater economic activity and creating employment while improving the …

Transport infrastructure foundation for economic development in Africa, says Mashatile

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… described transport infrastructure as the cornerstone of economic expansion in Africa.  “We must make sure that we use … a continent to strengthen regional integration at both an economic and cultural level.”  The gathering is a platform … space to accelerate an infrastructure-led economic recovery plan. The symposium also sets the tone for …

SA, Ghana explore ways to expand trade and investment

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… between South Africa and Ghana covering various areas of economic, technical, scientific, social and cultural … they need to capacitate the African Union and the Regional Economic Communities to do more in pursuit of peace and … threaten to constrain our developmental efforts and our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.  “The situations in …

Collaboration between government and business bearing fruit

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… The objective of the partnership is to achieve more rapid economic growth and generate a significant increase in … Marokane, Eskom is working to ensure full delivery on its recovery plan.  The joint statement highlighted that Eskom … plant performance as a result of Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan, additional private investment in rooftop solar …

Government welcomes slight GDP growth

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… This indicates a resilient economy showing signs of recovery, and bettering previous strength,” Minister in the … slight, signifies continued progress in the country’s economic recovery. It signifies the resilience of our economy … policies that foster a conducive environment for further economic expansion, and to continue to invest in …

Cabinet confident SA will deliver successful G20 Summit

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… priorities including peace and security, climate change, economic development and Africa’s role in the wider global … The summit also emphasised the importance of socio-economic recovery post-COVID-19 and lessons from the pandemic …

Cabinet confident budget allocations will translate into economic gains

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… in the National Budget will pave the way for substantial economic growth, contributing to the restoration and enhancement of South Africa’s economic position. During a post-Cabinet briefing on … on all sectors to support the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan, which is helping to provide work and …

KZN economy back on its feet, Premier

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… 2021 civil unrest, government implemented a package of recovery programmes to rebuild a number of infrastructure, … unrest, with more than R2 billion spent on rebuilding economic infrastructure damaged by the floods, resulting in … on Wednesday. Furthermore, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs …

Home Affairs introduces one-stop shop for business applications

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… the implementation of structural reforms and support economic recovery. It aims to modernise and transform network …

Government raises US$3.3 billion to support climate change initiatives

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… The strategy will boost state capacity to fund disaster recovery efforts and expand insurance mechanisms to protect … seen a significant increase in extreme weather events and economic losses amid mounting concern over the effects of … affecting more than 22 million people and causing economic losses of about R113 billion. “The 2017 Knysna …

Economic growth to stay low over the next three years

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… in freight rail and the ports “continue to disrupt economic activity and limit the country’s export potential”. … in these sectors, although it will take time to see a recovery in growth. Household consumption is under pressure … to structural constraints. “To turn the tide and raise economic growth sustainably, government is prioritising …

North West govt commits to completion of infrastructure projects

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… has been described as the busiest road in Mahikeng and an economic transport arterial road, which carries large volumes … through the implementation and monitoring of Financial Recovery Plans (FRPs). This is after the province has finally … Executive Representatives (PERs) to implement financial recovery plans for identified municipalities, under the joint …

Maloyi says encouraging signs of recovery in the province 

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Economic growth in the North West remains slow despite the … be inundated by high levels of poverty and unemployment.  “Economic growth remains sluggish, and this has had an adverse … Premier, announced that there are encouraging signs of recovery.  During his speech to the provincial legislature, …

AU launches 50-year blueprint for Africa’s socio-economic development

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… 2063 serves as a 50-year blueprint for Africa’s socio-economic development and integration. It was adopted by the … these successes, we are still at the delicate juncture of recovery. There is the threat of future pandemics. Our rapid … … AU launches 50-year blueprint for Africa’s socio-economic development …

Infrastructure development

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… and accessibility, facilitates enhanced trade, overall economic productivity and boosts a country’s wellbeing. In … goods transported through this corridor, the road is a key economic artery for the movement of goods from the Port of … development at the heart of our country’s economic recovery plan because it is widely known that infrastructure …

Taking stock of the sixth administration

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… is essential and energy security is cited in the country’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP). In July 2022, government launched the … was government’s response to the severe health, social and economic effects of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic. Announced …

Indaba to place spotlight on local mining industry

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… significant potential of the mining sector in fostering economic expansion and employment opportunities, said … the enormous potential of the mining industry to drive economic growth and job creation. The actions underway to … response to the logistics challenges.  Corridor Recovery Teams   Government has also established Corridor …

Government leaders take stock of sixth administration

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… building a capable, ethical and developmental state; economic transformation and job creation; education, skills … look at the progress that we have made in implementing the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP) and the progress we are making in …

SAHRC releases July 2021 unrest report

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… of unresolved systemic conditions, including post-COVID-19 economic recovery, high unemployment, lawlessness, discrimination, socio-economic divides, and issues within the security sector. “The …