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Norway invests in clean energy for Africa

Norway has pledged to encourage the private sector to invest in renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa, and has promised 300-million krone to Green Power Africa. The fund will offer long-term loans for private investments in the lowest-income groups of countries in Africa.

Norway invests in clean energy for Africa

Norway has pledged to encourage the private sector to invest in renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa, and has promised 300-million krone to Green Power Africa. The fund will offer long-term loans for private investments in the lowest-income groups of countries in Africa.

South Africa lauded for promoting responsible tourism

Once again, South Africa has come out tops in the 2014 World Responsible Tourism Awards held in London. Three hospitality establishments and an animal sanctuary have received recognition for being environmental friendly whilst being commercially successful.

South Africa lauded for promoting responsible tourism

Once again, South Africa has come out tops in the 2014 World Responsible Tourism Awards held in London. Three hospitality establishments and an animal sanctuary have received recognition for being environmental friendly whilst being commercially successful.

Umtata Christian School celebrates Global Dignity Day

Global Dignity DayGlobal Dignity Day, celebrated on 15 October, aims to teach young people how to help others live with dignity. Brand South Africa spent the day with the pupils at Umtata Christian School, who run a range of dignity-related projects.

Umtata Christian School celebrates Global Dignity Day

Global Dignity DayGlobal Dignity Day, celebrated on 15 October, aims to teach young people how to help others live with dignity. Brand South Africa spent the day with the pupils at Umtata Christian School, who run a range of dignity-related projects.

South Africa offers cheapest transport options: survey

South Africa has been rated as offering the cheapest average rate per 100 kilometres of bus, train and air travel out of 51 countries in online platform GoEuro's Worldwide Transportation Price Index.

South Africa offers cheapest transport options: survey

South Africa has been rated as offering the cheapest average rate per 100 kilometres of bus, train and air travel out of 51 countries in online platform GoEuro's Worldwide Transportation Price Index.

SA labour law compares well globally: report

South Africa's labour law - often criticised for being unduly rigid and restrictive - is in fact on par with many developed countries, according to a new report comparing labour legislation governing redundancies and restructuring in 23 countries around the world.

Sling planes soar to new heights

A few years ago, a pair of fly boys decided to build a plane and fly around the world. Today, their company produces the Sling, which is much sought-after across the globe. The Airplane Factory is a genuine success story, and is a tribute to the tenacity and "can do" attitude of South Africans.