South Africa

The inaugural South Africa Investment Conference has secured nearly R290 billion worth of investment announcements for the country.

Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Ismail Vadi on Friday lunched the Electronic Cargo Bike (e-cargo bike) pilot project.

Struggle heroine and former ambassador Mama Agnes Msimang has been laid to rest in an official funeral.

Local and international businesses have come to the inaugural South African Investment Conference bearing gifts in the form of investment commitments to the tune of R134 billion.

Eskom on Friday said Fitch Ratings’ decision to affirm its BB- credit rating is a result of measures it has put in place to ensure sustainability.

Transport Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has released the State of Safety Report for the 2017/18 Financial Year.

Opening the inaugural South Africa Investment Conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on potential investors to invest in the country for more bang for their buck.

Acting Environmental Affairs Minister Derek Hanekom says a network of 20 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) will considerably advance South Africa’s efforts to protect its ocean heritage for future generations.

The Acting Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Weziwe Thusi, has sent condolences to the family of Chilean tourist Slavo Yaksic whose body was discovered with stab wounds at a Ladysmith mortuary over the weekend.

A national strategy is being developed to address the negative impact of red tape on small businesses and cooperatives, Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu announced on Thursday.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is scheduled to lead the department’s Second Chance Programme to George in the Western Cape on Saturday.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has urged companies to make sure they obtain a compliance certificate or risk being excluded from doing business with government.

Local youth are at the forefront of assembling, testing, commissioning and delivering new and modern commuter trains for South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions Adv. Nomgcobo Jiba and Special Director of Public Prosecutions Adv. Lawrence Mrwebi with immediate effect.

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says the delays in digital migration is a concern as it is costly for government and the industry.