Science, innovation dept invests R18.9m in nanosatellites

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) has invested R18.9-million in the development of two nanosatellites that will  be used to improve maritime domain awareness in South Africa. The... 

Japan hands over training centre to South Africa to bolster water sector

The Japanese government has handed a multimillion-rand training yard over to South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). The Japanese government, through the Japan International... 

Work starts on water supply scheme project in Mpumalanga

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo on March 16 oversaw the start of work on the Greater Breyten Water Supply Scheme project, in Warburton, Mpumalanga. The project is scheduled for... 

Mbalula joins PRASA launch of People’s Responsibility to Protect initiative

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula on March 15 joined Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa chairperson Leonard Ramatlakane in Pretoria for the launch of the People’s Responsibility to Protect... 

De Lille unveils three bridges built as part of Strategic Integrated Project programme

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille and Kwazulu-Natal Transport MEC Kwazi Mshengu have unveiled three recently completed bridges in Ekhamanzi, Kwazulu-Natal. The bridges were... 

Coca-Cola to contribute R240m to Buy Local campaign, govt looks to slash import bill

To support the local economy, beverage manufacturer Coca-Cola has committed to make R240-million available over the next three years to drive the Buy Local campaign. This forms part of an agreement... 

CIPC wins award, registers almost 12 000 new companies a month

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has congratulated South Africa’s Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) for winning awards from the Centre for Public Service... 

Education dept makes headway on national rollout of coding, robotics curriculum

The Department of Basic Education is making headway on the national rollout of coding and robotics, with Grade R to 3 pupils from 200 schools to participate in pilot programme using a draft... 

KZN Premier launches R252m science, technology academy

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala on February 15 officially opened the R252-million Anton Lembede Mathematics, Sciences and Technology Academy, in Durban. The academy comprises 20 classrooms,... 

US, Western Cape launch trade investment partnership

The US Consulate General in Cape Town and the Western Cape government have jointly launched a Trade and Investment Promotion Partnership which will build on the momentum of an existing economic... 

Private sector contributes R70m towards fight against gender-based violence and femicide

Diversified miner Anglo American, financial services provider Absa and automotive manufacturer Ford have contributed a collective R70-million to support government's fight against gender-based... 

Govt launches Electronic Vaccine Data System ahead of vaccine roll-out

Healthcare workers are encouraged to register on the Department of Health’s Electronic Vaccination Data System Self Enrolment Portal, as part of government’s phased approach to the vaccine... 

UIF launches E-Complience Certificate system

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has launched its highly anticipated E-Compliance Certificate online system as part of embracing technology to enable employers, small businesses and... 

MTN donates $25m to the AU vaccine programme for health workers

Telecoms group MTN has donated $25-million to the African Union's vaccine programme to immunise health workers. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is also chairperson of the AU, made the... 

Western Cape appoints advisory committee ahead of vaccine roll-out

The Western Cape government has appointed a vaccine advisory committee to advise on matters including science and ethics throughout the vaccine roll-out process. Premier Alan Winde said the Western... 

AU secures 270-million vaccine doses for African countries

The African Union, through the African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team, has secured 270-million vaccine doses to supply African countries, with at least 50-million doses available for April to June... 

Zikalala welcomes roll-out of 5G in KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has welcomed the launch telecommunications company Vodacom’s fifth-generation (5G) network in the province, as part of the vision to create a smart province by... 

Tourism dept, TIA embark on implementation of incubation programme

The Department of Tourism and the Technology Innovation Agency have embarked on the joint implementation of the Tourism Technology Grassroots Innovation Incubation Programme (TTGIIP). The... 

Transport dept partners with Distell on road safety campaign

The Department of Transport has partnered with South African alcoholic beverages manufacturer Distell on a 365 days Arrive Alive road safety campaign. Distell has also committed to supporting the... 

Western Cape welcomes agriculture interns

About 120 agricultural graduate interns took up their two-year internship within the Western Cape agriculture sector on December 9. Western Cape Agriculture Minister Ivan Meyer welcomed the... 

Western Cape Cabinet approves Atlantis SEZ land transaction

The Western Cape Cabinet has approved key amendments to the founding documents of the Atlantis Special Economic Zone Company (ASEZ Co), which enabled the purchase of land on which the ASEZ Co is... 

Sacpo, Huawei to roll out ICT academies across South African TVET colleges by 2021

The South African College Principals Organisation and Huawei have signed a memorandum of understanding to roll out information and communication technology academies in all of South Africa’s 50... 

E Cape govt launches summer tourism campaign amid escalating Covid-19 infections

Despite spiking Covid-19 infections in the Eastern Cape, the province’s tourism department is gearing up to welcome tourists this summer. Finance, Economic Affairs and Tourism MEC Mlungisi Mvoko... 

First group of Western Cape agriculture drone pilots receive their wings

The first group of Western Cape Department of Agriculture drone pilots received their wings this week. The department assisted the group to successfully sit for the South African Civil Aviation... 

AfCFTA to provide business opportunities for African countries

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCTA) will provide business opportunities that will enable African countries to lift citizens of the continent out of poverty post Covid-19,... 

Nzimande announces multidisciplinary team to manage Covid-19 outbreaks in tertiary education

A multidisciplinary investigation team that includes members from the World Health Organization, the Department of Health and the National Health Laboratory Service has been assembled to manage and... 

Sisulu hands over KZN bulk water supply scheme

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, on Sunday, launched the uMshwathi Regional Bulk Water Supply Scheme, set to service more than 3 000 households in the areas of... 

Eskom Political Task Team remains concerned about debt owed to the utility

The Eskom Political Task Team has agreed that all avenues should be explored to deal with the utility's debt challenge, including dealing with the underlying causes; for example inefficiencies,... 

KwaZulu-Natal automotive supplier park to be operational from 2021

Durban’s R2.2-billion automotive supplier park special economic zone will be operational in 2021, with automotive manufacturer Toyota as one of the agreed tenants. It is projected that 1 339 jobs... 

R292m road construction to unlock economic opportunities for KZN rural community

As part of government’s Covid-19 economic recovery strategy, more than 2 300 jobs will be created through the newly launched  R292-million P714 road construction project, in KwaZulu-Natal. The... 

Sanral’s new N2 Wild Coast road to create up to 7 000 jobs

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says up to 7 000 project-related jobs will be created during the construction of the new N2 Wild Coast road. A further 29 000 permanent direct and indirect jobs... 

Mbalula officially opens Western Cape Rail Traffic Control Centre

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula officially launched the Rail Traffic Control Centre, in the Western Cape, on October 16. The new facility is expected to improve efficiencies in the management of... 

DTIC approves R50m for Phase 1 revitalisation of Dimbaza industrial park

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has approved R50-million for the first phase of the revitalisation of the Dimbaza industrial park, in the Eastern Cape, as part of the process of... 

New study will determine extent of Covid-19 infection across population

The Human Sciences Research Council is in the final stages of preparation for a study that will establish the extent of Covid-19 infection in the general population through two waves of... 

Food retailers commit to reduce food waste

Leading food retailers in South Africa have asserted their commitment to initiatives that reduce food waste in their businesses, during the launch of the Food Loss and Waste Voluntary Agreement, on... 

DWS services E Cape communities affected by drought for R6m

The Department of Water and Sanitation and service delivery partner Amatola Water have distributed 5 694 water tanks and 171 water trucks to service communities around the Eastern Cape as part of... 

Emirates flights to King Shaka International to resume, says MEC

Airline Emirates will soon resume flights to the King Shaka International Airport, in KwaZulu-Natal,  MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube said on... 

SA commits $500 000 to empower female financial leaders

South Africa has made a commitment of $500 000 to the African Women Impact Fund, which seeks to empower women financial leaders. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as... 

Western Cape launches fifth route in Cape Cycle network

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities David Maynier have launched the Karoo Crossing Route in the Cape Karoo gem of Prince Albert. The Karoo Crossing is... 

G20 Trade Ministers support economic diversification

Ministers from the largest economies – including the US, China, the EU, India, Japan, Brazil and Indonesia – attended the G20 Trade and Investment Ministers meeting earlier this week, where they...