Economy and business
Limpopo generates 62 400 new jobs
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- 01 August 2011
The Limpopo Provincial Government recently announced that it created 62 400 jobs over the first quarter of the current financial year – a move made in response to the New Growth Path.
• Roadwork to create 400 000 jobs
New DHL service to boost US-SA trade
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- 28 July 2011
A new direct shipment service between New York and Durban is tipped to help increase trade between the US and Southern African countries.
• Maritime sector a major job spinner
Coke launches ‘green’ factory, bottle
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- 21 July 2011
Coca-Cola South Africa celebrated the opening of its new “green” Valpré Spring Water plant by launching an environment-friendly plastic bottle – of which 30% is organic material.
• Coca-Cola pours $54m into plant
Not just a fluffy face
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- 21 July 2011
South Africa's alpaca industry is proving its worth, as the fluffy animals are not only a source of high-quality yarn, but are also fearsome guardians of livestock herds.
• Zuma: SA's farmers make things happen
South African financial whiz is world’s best
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- 15 July 2011
South African fund manager Kokkie Kooyman has been named the international Fund Manager of the Year for the second year running by the UK-based publication Investment Week.
• UCT MBA among world's best
Sasol to build gas power plant
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- 15 July 2011
South African petrochemical giant Sasol is to build the country’s largest gas power plant in Sasolburg in the Free State Province. The R1.8-billion facility, which will produce electricity from natural gas, will have a capacity of 140MW.
• Eskom to tap into public expertise
Eastern Cape entrepreneurs in spotlight
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- 13 July 2011
The second Brand South Africa Stakeholder Summit kicked off in Port Elizabeth on 12 July 2011 with government, business and civil society representatives gathering to discuss ways to grow the nation’s reputation.
• South Africa is Africa's top nation brand
