Economy and business
South Africa to Brics: we’re ready for you
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- 15 August 2012
South Africa is ready to establish itself as a competitive market for investment within the Brics network, while embarking on efforts to make its economy greener and harnessing a successful energy sector.
• BRICS a boost to Brand South Africa
Brics journos get to know South Africa
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- 13 August 2012
Brand South Africa hosted a media breakfast for a group of visiting journalists from the Brics countries, where experts spoke on the country’s investment prospects and competitive advantages.
• Driving a new vision for Africa
Easy way to back renewable energy
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- 11 July 2012
Nedbank has developed South Africa’s first investment product, the Green Savings Bond, for environment-minded citizens who want to save more and at the same time participate in funding renewable energy projects in the country.
• SA becoming a renewable energy hub
Bank’s green building looks ahead
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- 10 July 2012
Green banking group Nedbank, a leader in sustainable business practices, has opened its new green star-rated regional head office in Pretoria.
• Top green rating for SA building
Durban reels in its biggest fish
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- 06 July 2012
Durban port was abuzz with activity on Thursday 5 July, producing many firsts: an all-female crew ushering in the largest vessel ever to dock at a South African port, with the assistance of four tugs.
• Maritime cooperation for growth
Maritime cooperation for growth
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- 28 June 2012
African countries must boost trade amongst themselves in order to better grow their economies and infrastructure – so say experts at the 15th Africa Ports and Harbours Show.
• Grand opening for Port of Ngqura
Investment incentives portal launched
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- 19 June 2012
Businesses looking to get involved in creating employment and growing productive capacity in South Africa can now access information on government investment incentives through a one-stop portal, recently launched.
• South Africa, still great for investment
