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Kansa Kalahari Streek 2010 Relay for Life

deur Toekie Schoeman

Dis ‘n nuwe jaar met nuwe uitdagings!  Hierdie jaar gaan die Kalahari streek vir die res van die wêreld wys hoe word ‘n Relay gehou! In 2009 het die gemeenskap van Kathu hierdie geleentheid aangegryp om geld in te samel vir die Kalahari Kansa streek en het die doelwit  van R100 000 . . . → Read More: Kansa Kalahari Streek 2010 Relay for Life

KAGUNG Kumba Funds New Workshop for Thusano Tyres

On Friday 22 January 2010 a new workshop was officially opened at Thusano Tyres in Kagung, a village near Kuruman.  The following dignitaries and speakers were present to provide support to the owner, Mr T Meyers :  Chief Jantjie, the Mayor of Ga-Segonyana local municipality Mr E Makoke. the LED Officer of John Taolo . . . → Read More: KAGUNG Kumba Funds New Workshop for Thusano Tyres

KATHU Bana hou Strategiese Beplanningsessie

Hoe moet Bana Early Childhood Development kleuterskool op Kathu oor vyf jaar lyk?  Dit was die groot vraag wat gevra is tydens die strategiese beplanningsessie wat Maandagaand 25 Januarie 2010 gehou is by Bana kleuterskool.  Die ouers is toegelaat om groot te droom….  Dit is nou nadat hulle die geleentheid gekry het om eers . . . → Read More: KATHU Bana hou Strategiese Beplanningsessie

Oranjerivier Wine Cellars Prepared for Quality & Volume in Harvest 2010

Suitably dry conditions and healthy vineyards have lead to Oranjerivier Wine Cellars predicting a marked increase in volumes for this year’s harvest over the relatively low-yield 2009 season. Some 145 000 tons of grapes are expected to be harvested, compared to last year’s figure of 106 000 tons. Oranjerivier Wine Cellars receives grapes at . . . → Read More: Oranjerivier Wine Cellars Prepared for Quality & Volume in Harvest 2010

‘Basic Four’ Recommit to Climate Agenda

Ministers from the “Basic Four” countries, which include South Africa, India, China and Brazil, have re-emphasised their commitment to working together to ensure an agreed outcome at COP-16 in Mexico later this year.  COP-16 is a follow up to the United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP-15) which was held in Copenhagen last month. South . . . → Read More: ‘Basic Four’ Recommit to Climate Agenda

Job Losses in Mining Sector Mitigated

The establishment of the Mining Industry Growth, Development and Employment Task Team (MIGDETT) has led to a mitigation of job losses in the mining industry from an initial estimated 100 000 to approximately 50 000.  According to a joint release by government, labour and business in mining, MIGDETT effectively managed to mitigate the effects . . . → Read More: Job Losses in Mining Sector Mitigated

BUSA Welcomes Changes to SONA

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) has welcomed the announcement by the Presidency that this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be held in the evening.  BUSA said business has for a long time been concerned about loss of productivity that arises as a result of a proliferation of national events and public . . . → Read More: BUSA Welcomes Changes to SONA

Minister Blames Poor Infrastructure for Water Shortages

Poor infrastructure and lack of funding have been blamed for the water shortages in parts of the Eastern Cape and Northern Cape.   Both areas have been hit by severe droughts in recent months as dams dried up.  However, during her visit to both provinces last week, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica said . . . → Read More: Minister Blames Poor Infrastructure for Water Shortages

Maroga Claims R85 Million from Eskom

Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan will oppose the multimillion Rand lawsuit filed by former Eskom Chief Executive Officer Jacob Maroga against the power utility. Hogan’s spokesperson Ayanda Shezi said the Minister was cited as the third respondent in the matter. Mr Maroga is demanding Eskom pays him R85 million or give him his job . . . → Read More: Maroga Claims R85 Million from Eskom

Eskom in Advanced Talks with World Bank for $3,7 Billion Loan

South Africa’s coal-heavy power utility Eskom was in advanced discussion with the World Bank to secure a $3,7-billion loan for its capital programmes, including $500-million for a concentrated solar power plant (CSP).  Speaking at the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s public hearings in Midrand on Thursday 21 January 2010, Acting Chairperson and CEO . . . → Read More: Eskom in Advanced Talks with World Bank for $3,7 Billion Loan