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What the Renewable Energy (IPP) Projects have contributed to the Small Medium Micro Enterprises in South Africa

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The purpose of this presentation is to provide the information on what the Renewable Energy (IPP) Projects have contributed to the Small Medium Micro Enterprises in South Africa.

AFRICOAST ENGINEERS SA ESTABLISHES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY

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Renewable energy engineering firm AfiCoast Engineers SA has announced that a new company,
AfriCoast Energy, will now be responsible for all future renewable energy projects - particulary
wind and solar - while it will also play a key role in guiding AfriCoast Engineers' current
basket of renewable energy projects.
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NQF partners warn against unaccredited institutions, certificates ahead of 2026 enrolment

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As the issue of unaccredited institutions and certificates remains a persistent problem in South Africa, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) partners – the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and Umalusi – emphasised the importance of verifying qualifications amid the battle to combat fraud and ensure that institutions are accredited. “When learners fall victim to scams, they not only lose their money and their time, they lose access to opportunities . . . the damage is personal, it’s financial and it’s national.

Experts welcome progress with renewed participatory approach to infrastructure development by govt

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has confirmed that the Integrated Social Facilitation Framework (ISFF) that is being developed as a national framework to guide stakeholder engagement in public infrastructure projects across all government spheres will be presented to Cabinet early next year. With the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) having made a commitment to institutionalise the ISFF, Macpherson said it was encouraging to have all social partners universally support the framework during engagements at the National Economic Development and Labour Council last month. 

Aveng to retain ownership of McConnell Dowell, Moolmans sale negotiations continue

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Following thorough investigations of a range of options for the separation of New Zealand-based infrastructure construction company McConnell Dowell, JSE-listed construction and engineering company Aveng says the best route to obtaining value for shareholders is for it to retain ownership of McConnell Dowell. McConnell Dowell will continue its focus on improving operational performance, which includes improving profitability, sustainably and winning quality new work.

South Africa’s manufacturing confidence improves in fourth quarter despite ongoing challenges

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Business confidence in South Africa’s manufacturing sector rose significantly in the fourth quarter, according to the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey, signalling cautious optimism among manufacturers even as the sector continues to face substantial pressures. The survey, conducted between November 10 and 24 in partnership with the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) at Stellenbosch University, shows the business confidence index increasing by 16 points from the third quarter to 39 points.
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