Economy and business
Local industry leads at North West summit
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- 01 December 2011
North West, one of the country's agricultural and mining powerhouses, was the latest province to host a Brand South Africa stakeholder summit. The event took place on 28 November 2011.
• Brand South Africa breaks ground in Free State
South Africa's first green transport service
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- 30 November 2011
A group of eco-conscious women have established South Africa's first carbon-neutral transport service, and are rapidly attracting the attention of like-minded businesses and tourism companies.
SMMEs are future of South African economy
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- 30 November 2011
South Africa is still in the 'premier division of the global economy, says business guru Clem Sunter, but if it is to maintain its momentum the number of small businesses will have to increase.
• Cape Town to be entrepreneurial hub
Dube solar project in time for COP17
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- 29 November 2011
The first phase of a massive rooftop solar energy project is currently underway at the Dube TradePort, 30 kilometres north of Durban. When complete it will be Africa’s biggest rooftop solar installation, generating in excess of 600 kilowatts peak.
• SA becoming a renewable energy hub
South Africa's biggest desalination plant opens
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- 21 November 2011
South Africa’s biggest seawater desalination plant has opened in the harbour town of Mossel Bay in the Western Cape province. The facility is expected to ensure water security and economic growth for the region.
• New solutions for water conservation
Rice farming to take root in South Africa
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- 21 November 2011
The South African agricultural sector could soon add rice to its list of crops cultivated locally, with recent trials showing that the grain is likely to grow well under irrigation.
● SA's burgeoning berry industry
New crop of black emerging farmers
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- 18 November 2011
The Toyota New Harvest Farmer of the Year competition recognises the challenges faced by emerging black farmers, and rewards those who excel against all odds.
• Emerging farmers on the rise
