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- Wesgro is inviting local businesses to apply to join it on a trade mission to ChinaBy Larry Claasen WESGRO, in partnership with Standard Bank, has announced an exclusive trade mission to the prestigious China International Import Expo (CIIE), set to take place from November 5 to 10, 2024. The initiative is part of Wesgro’s international mission programme for 2024/2025, and aims to spotlight the Food… Read more »
- Mayor briefs Council on Cape Town’s GNU advocacy agendaCape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has outlined Cape Town’s advocacy agenda for the new Government of National Unity (GNU) in an address to City Council on 25 July 2024. The full Council speech is available here: https://bit.ly/46j85Xi. ‘There is opportunity – and reason for optimism – in this new Government of… Read more »
- Game on for open skies, ports, and visas to boost African tradeAt the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Conference on Thursday 25 July, Alderman James Vos, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, made a compelling case for an open skies policy, expedited private sector involvement in Port of Cape Town operations, and a streamlined visa… Read more »
- Could intelligent automation smooth the transition to SA’s two-pot retirement system?By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO, CLEVVA On 1 September, South Africa’s retirement savings landscape is set to undergo one of its biggest shake ups since the dawn of democracy 30 years ago. On that day, the two-pot retirement system will come into effect. Retirement product providers can expect a massive uptick… Read more »
- The Shoprite group joins the City of Cape Town renewable energy wheeling pilotThe Shoprite Group has partnered with NERSA licensed energy trader, Enpower Trading, to participate in the City of Cape Town’s renewable energy wheeling pilot, in what promises to be a new key tool in their carbon reduction strategy. Shoprite is currently one of the companies participating in the City of… Read more »
- City installs waste interceptors at Princess Vlei and other waterwaysThe City achieved one of its top priorities, to combat water pollution during the 2023/2024 financial year, by installing eight waste interceptors in rivers and waterways across the city. The interceptors were installed using cost-effective methods, to trap litter and prevent waste, protecting the ecosystem. The Water and Sanitation, Catchment… Read more »
- Construction of Malmesbury Bypass link road is well under wayThe construction of a 6.7km greenfield road link between the Hopefield Interchange on the N7 highway and the intersection of the R45, in the direction of Wellington, and the R46 towards Riebeek Kasteel near Malmesbury is progressing well. This project will feature five new bridges and a new grade-separated interchange… Read more »
- Cape Town Container Terminal fleet replacement in full swingThe Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has taken delivery of 15 new haulers, a portion of an expected consignment of 47 new haulers that is planned to reach the terminal at the end of this month. This follows the arrival of 10 haulers at the terminal last month. The haulers… Read more »
- Economic Regulation of Transport Act is a marked step towards rail reform and privatisationOn 11 June 2024, President Ramaphosa signed the Economic Regulation of Transport Act 6 of 2024 into law, marking a significant development in the economic regulation of transport and rail reform in South Africa. The act introduces substantial changes to the transport sector by establishing the Transport Economic Regulator, a… Read more »
- Enviro Automotive launches most affordable EV in SA, the Dayun Yuehu S5Most affordable EV on SA roads for environmentally conscious customers Tested reliability from an established international brand Nippy performance and easy charging for a dynamic mini-SUV experience Modern design and excellent safety credentials Experience comfort and connect to your digital world Enviro Automotive, an importer and distributor of battery-electric vehicles,… Read more »
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