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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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GDP grows by 0.5% in the third quarter

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South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.5% in the third quarter, following an increase of 0.9% in the second quarter, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)reports. The trade, catering and accommodation industry increased by 1%, contributing 0.1 of a percentage point to GDP growth. Increased economic activities were reported for wholesale trade, retail trade, motor trade, accommodation and food and beverages.

Eskom proposal supports continued operation of Lion ferrochrome smelter

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An electricity tariff proposal by South Africa’s State-owned power utility Eskom is supporting the continued operation of the Lion ferrochrome smelter in Limpopo province, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture has announced following its recent electricity tariffs engagements with Eskom. However, a viable tariff solution has still not been arrived at for the Wonderkop and Boshoek ferrochrome smelters in the North West province and in the absence of a power solution being achieved for Wonderkop and Boshoek, both of these ferrochrome smelters will be placed on care and maintenance from January 1.

UK and South Africa deepen their science, technology and innovation cooperation

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The UK High Commission in Pretoria, and the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), jointly announced on Tuesday that three major cooperative programmes have been launched or renewed. The two new programmes that have been launched were the UK-South Africa Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Training Programme and the Space Ecosystem Development Toolkit (SEDT). The programme that was renewed was the DSTI-Global Innovation Fund (GIF) partnership. “The UK ...

SRK Consulting opens new office in Bloemfontein

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After running a solo operation in the Free State for a number of years, SRK Consulting South Africa associate partner and principal scientist in disaster and risk management Dr Herman Booysen is now heading up a three-person team with new offices in Bloemfontein. Supported by Mareli Hugo in the risk management field and Louis de Villiers, dealing with environmental matters, SRK says Booysen is now able to start developing a regional client base in the Free State and the Northern Cape.

Water security key to economic stability, reflects Rand Water chairperson

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Sustainable water management is not just an environmental concern, but an economic, developmental and moral imperative, with water security inseparable from climate resilience, economic stability and social dignity. In an opinion piece, Rand Water and the Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (Awsisa) chairperson Ramateu Monyokolo pointed out that climate change was intensifying droughts, floods, infrastructure stress and water scarcity.
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