SMME Support as of July 2020 SMME Support as of July 2020 What the Renewable Energy (IPP) Projects have contributed to the Small Medium Micro Enterprises in South Africa SuperUser Account / Wednesday, October 21, 2020 0 2504 Article rating: 5.0 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. Read more
AFRICOAST ENERGY LAUNCHED AFRICOAST ENERGY LAUNCHED SuperUser Account / Monday, April 13, 2015 0 56415 Article rating: 5.0 FOLLOWING significant growth in the renewable energy business, AfriCoast Engineers SA has developed a sister company to exapnd its vision. Read more
AFRICOAST ENGINEERS SA ESTABLISHES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY AFRICOAST ENGINEERS SA ESTABLISHES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY SuperUser Account / Thursday, February 12, 2015 0 53440 Article rating: 4.0 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. Read more
IDC addresses public scrutiny, repositions itself SuperUser Account / Thursday, April 30, 2026 0 2 Article rating: No rating South African development finance institution (DFI) the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting black‑owned and black-controlled enterprises, on the back of public reports of allegations of anti‑transformation practices and governance concerns. This follows media reports that the IDC’s lending practices have come under scrutiny, as several black-owned companies are facing liquidation over loan repayments. Read more
Utilities, fuel prices impact more on households than food inflation – BFAP SuperUser Account / Thursday, April 30, 2026 0 4 Article rating: No rating State-owned Eskom’s 8.76% hike in electricity tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year, combined with higher fuel prices, are compromising the food security of South African households by eroding disposable income, says agricultural research organisation the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP). These increases are also expected to impact on food retail prices within the next two to three months. Read more
Wine industry welcomes zero-tariff access to China market SuperUser Account / Thursday, April 30, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating South African wine industry organisations South Africa Wine and Wines of South Africa (WoSA) have welcomed the zero-tariff regime on South African wine exports to China, which is expected to come into effect from May 1. Under the new tariff rate arrangement, qualifying South African wine exports that meet rules of origin and customs requirements will benefit from 0% tariffs for a two-year period. Read more
Ramaphosa says local govt facing ‘defining’ moment as he urges action on water crisis SuperUser Account / Thursday, April 30, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating "The country is looking to us to secure an uninterrupted supply of water to all citizens, businesses and institutions, now and into the future," President Cyril Ramaphosa declared, urging firm commitments, responsibilities, and timelines to reverse the current crisis. With significant portions of South Africa experiencing severe, weeks-long water shortages and infrastructure collapse, the Presidency has moved water security to the top of the national agenda, labelling the situation a national emergency. Read more
AgriSA, Agbiz welcome fuel relief extension, but warn that risks remain SuperUser Account / Thursday, April 30, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating Agricultural organisations AgriSA and the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) have welcomed the extension of the temporary fuel levy relief measures through May and June, saying it provides important short-term cost relief to farmers and consumers amid sustained global oil price volatility. However, they warn that, while necessary, it does not fully offset the deeper structural pressures facing the agricultural sector, particularly fuel availability constraints, rising input costs and the renewed spike in global oil prices linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read more