Transport – on roads, rails, air, water – is vital to our economy. Transport moves people to work, children to school and goods to market, driving commerce and trade, and enhancing quality of life. In October, we celebrate Transport Month in South Africa, recognizing the role of transport in our economy and the people and…
From the Gogos raising grandchildren on pension money to single mothers working hard to make ends meet and keep the lights on at home, the women of Alexandra Township shoulder many a heavy burden. However, through a sewing programme run by Rays of Hope that aims to empower and equip women in Alexandra with skills…
South Africa will only hit 2024’s current energy demand requirement by 2040, according to a report from Standard Bank and Cresco Group. The market assessment of South Africa indicates solar photovoltaic and wind-installed capacity (utility and rooftop) will increase from 10GW in 2024, to 37GW by 2030 and 77GW by 2040. Meanwhile, power decarbonisation is forecast to…
The 2024 COSAFA Women’s Championship has seen several players put their hands up and signal their readiness to challenge for places in the South African senior women’s national team setup. These players have blazed a trail during the group stages of the regional tournament in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, and it is through these outstanding performances…
Nonhlanhla Mbonambi The Joburg Market’s Property and Facility Department is strengthening support for SMMEs by offering them rental spaces at its premises. This initiative allows entrepreneurs to expand their reach, sell products directly to consumers, and grow their businesses. In turn, the Joburg Market benefits by serving as a central hub for fresh produce, supporting…
For the longest time, open-ear earbuds have generated mixed responses from the audio community. On the one hand, they offer an alternative to in-ear earbuds that have now dominated the market and left little space for design variety. On the other hand, many of the recent open-ear earbuds have been met with disinterest, with critics…
The Gauteng Department Health (GDoH) has reiterated its commitment to cooperate with duly constituted oversight bodies as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve healthcare service delivery. The Department derives its mandate from the South African Constitution, the National Health Act, Act 61 of 2003 and other legislation promulgated by Parliament. The same Constitution…
Lerato Mailoane Lenseria Smart City, the first post-apartheid smart city, has taken a significant step forward by launching a water treatment plant. This 18-month development will produce two megalitres per day (2MLD) using advanced membrane-aerated biofilm reactor technology. Speaking at the sod-turning ceremony, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi hailed the project as essential to fulfilling President…
Lerato Mailoane The Gauteng Provincial Government will introduce a series of key performance indicators to track and improve municipal performance across the province. This framework aims to provide measurable targets to guide the turnaround of municipalities facing significant challenges. Addressing the end of the two-day Local Government Summit, MEC for Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance…
FNB is proud to announce its three-year headline sponsorship of KAMERS/Makers – Africa’s largest artisanal market and a dynamic incubator of South African small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). KAMERS/Makers was born in 2003 when a group of women from Stellenbosch decided to empty one of their houses and fill it with locally produced treasures made…
