South Africa’s manufacturing sector a unique option for investors

By Lebo Madiba With the Coronavirus prompting global investors to diversify their sources of product supplies, South Africa’s manufacturing sector presents them with a unique...

Desalination: Cape Town’s solution to water shortages

With drought an ever present threat, the City of Cape Town has approved plans to build a plant to turn salty sea water into...

Infrastructure development in South Africa

South Africa is on a multibillion-rand development drive to remedy the skewed implementation of infrastructure during the apartheid years, and to meet the demands...

Infographic: Wind and sun power in South Africa

Significant amounts of sunshine and good, prevalent wind conditions have given South Africa the perfect opportunity to diversify its energy generation plan, moving away...

Morocco set to become Africa’s solar superpower

Concentrated solar power is one of the fastest growing energy technologies, and Africa is leading the way. In addition to several South African solar thermal plants operating or under construction, Morocco's Noor plant, set to become the largest in Africa, begins its first phase this month.

South Africa is prioritising infrastructure investment to ensure our competitiveness

• As part of government’s Nine-Point Plan, South Africa remains committed to resolving energy challenges to enable, amongst others, industrialisation. • Public sector infrastructure investment is...

Driving in South Africa

South Africa has excellent road infrastructure, a selection of reputable vehicle hire companies, great weather and plenty of stunning scenery - which all combine to make self-driving a viable and enjoyable option. If you're thinking of taking the long way round, here are a few tips.

South Africa still to set price for nuclear build

South Africa is committed to adding nuclear to its energy mix, saying the procurement process for the nuclear new build programme will start in the second quarter and be completed by the end of the 2015 financial year. The first station will come on line in 2023.

Africa must invest in infrastructure

Investment in infrastructure must be a priority for Africa if it is to achieve double-digit economic growth, Prof Jeffrey Sachs tells delegates at the Third Financing for Development Conference. They have gathered to set the new financing architecture for a new global partnership.

South Africa pours cash into infrastructure

South Africa has spent a trillion rand on building its infrastructure as a key to expanding its economic opportunities. The investments have been made in energy, water, sanitation, rail, public transport, the nation's ports and in upgrading its hospitals.