Category: BUSINESS
SAMWU threatens to disrupt G20 Summit over Tshwane dispute – SABC News
The trade union South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has threatened to disrupt the G20 Summit in Johannesburg next month if the City of Tshwane’s issues are not resolved. The union is demanding the
Read MoreCape Town’s MyCiti gets big boost amid expansion plans – SABC News
The City of Cape Town says it subsidises the MyCiti bus service with 4.2% of property rates revenue each year as approved by council and that it is required to
Read MoreNew Foot-and-Mouth Disease cases confirmed in the Free State – SABC News
The Agriculture and Rural Development Department has confirmed new cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in the Free State. This brings the total number of infections in the province to 42. Outbreaks
Read MoreAfrican trade bloc COMESA launches digital payments system – SABC News
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has launched a digital payments system to cut transaction costs by allowing businesses to settle deals in local currencies, it said
Read MoreSIU raids Sandton mansion linked to Tembisa Hospital scandal – SABC News
The Special Investigating Unit has raided a luxury property in Sandhurst, Sandton, linked to an unnamed tycoon implicated in the massive looting scandal at Tembisa Hospital on the East Rand.
Read MoreTshwane establishes committee to address old lease agreements – SABC News
The City of Tshwane has announced the establishment of a subcommittee to address properties with old leases that have been left unattended. This follows the discovery of properties that have
Read MoreIMF chief says global economy doing ‘better than feared,’ downside risks dominate – SABC News
The world economy has proven more resilient than expected despite acute strains from multiple shocks, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, forecasting only a slight slowing
Read MoreGEPF suspends two-pot withdrawals until Oct 21 – SABC News
The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is temporarily suspending two-pot savings withdrawals from its system for two weeks, from the 7th of October to the 21st of October. The Fund
Read MoreMinerals Council advocates for electricity grid deregulations – SABC News
President of the Minerals Council South Africa Paul Dunne has argued that the high cost of electricity is eroding the competitive advantage of the local mining industry. He says deregulating
Read MoreG20 puts energy efficiency at heart of growth and climate goals – SABC News
The G20 nations acknowledge the vital role of energy efficiency in driving sustainable growth and meeting Paris Agreement targets, as well as prioritising enhanced energy productivity and increased investment in
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