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Lynn Oberem from East London wins trip to Dubai
The winner of the Algoa FM Cruise to Dubai with XL Bay Travel competition is Lynn Oberem. Speaking after the draw at the Algoa FM studios, Oberem said she would be taking her daughter in law on the cruise. Oberem was the finalist from The Drive with Vinny in East London She who had a …
Surfing: Entries Filling Up Rapid For Rip Curl GromSearch Seal Point presented by The Cape St Francis Resort
Cape St Francis – The entries are now open for the final event in the Rip Curl GromSearch series 2023. Entries – Surfing South Africa The tournament will take place from 29 September – 1 October. This year, it’s all eyes on the Premier U16 division, where the winners will not only claim the coveted …
Energy Investment Village 2023 Finalists Announced
Africa's boldest and most ambitious cleantech start-ups will take part in the Energy Investment Village (https://apo-opa.info/468SsAw), an exciting deal-pitching event at the Green Energy Africa Summit (https://GreenEnergyAfricaSummit.com), to be held in the heart of South Africa's Cape Town on 10-11 October at the CTICC2.
Held under the theme, “Unlocking Africa's Sustainable Energy Potential,” the Green Energy Africa Summit (GEAS) will provide unrivalled opportunities throughout its two-day programme for the continent's leaders in energy, finance, and social development, to meet with international investors, to find sustainable solutions to Africa's energy needs and a just transition to a green economy.
This highly anticipated event advocates for the harmonisation of Africa's natural resources, as well as policy reforms, to help usher in an energy transition that ensures the continent remains competitive and attractive to global finance. With over 1000 delegates from 67 countries, GEAS invites both public and private stakeholders across the energy value chain to collaborate, offer solutions, and build partnerships to help unlock Africa's true socioeconomic potential.
GEAS is thrilled to welcome its strategic industry partners, including The Banking Association of South Africa (https://www.Banking.org.za/) and The African Forum for Utility Regulators (https://AFURnet.org/). This year's agenda features a strong mix of discussions within dedicated content streams, from the Energy Strategy Forum on day one, to the Green Energy and Green Finance Forums on day two. Attendees can look forward to country and regional spotlights on South Africa and West Africa, as well as sessions led by finance and energy heavyweights. Find the full GEAS 2023 agenda here: https://apo-opa.info/3rfJNxm
The Energy Investment Village (EIV) is the GEAS's Lion's Den-style pitching event for cleantech companies, which will be held on 11 October. The finalists will be given an extraordinary opportunity to gain exposure, network with potential clients, and receive vital market validation. Most importantly, they will be given the chance to pitch for funding (https://apo-opa.info/468SsAw) from international investors.
“Africa's traditional, fossil-fuel-based energy cannot keep pace with its swift development. While the continent's abundance of natural resources can enable clean energy innovations, constraints like access to finance impedes the opportunities for local clean-tech innovators. Events such as the EIV open up direct pathways to decision-makers and funders, and are a critical enabler of the clean-tech ecosystem,” says RIIS CEO Davis Cook.
In partnership with Saldanha Bay Innovation Campus (https://www.InnovationCampus.co.za/), RIIS (https://EnablingInnovation.Africa/), and Anza Capital (https://Anza.Holdings/), and supported by Africa Scotland, JSE, Oceanhub-Africa, Savant, Firecracker, CHIETA, and SASOL, the EIV is delighted to introduce the outstanding finalists that have been selected to present their projects, which aim to revolutionise the energy landscape and promote sustainable development in Africa:
- Therm Development: Pioneers in sustainable heating solutions, utilising innovative technologies for efficient energy consumption.
- AET Africa: Visionaries in renewable energy systems, specialising in solar and wind power generation across the African continent.
- Ceneco Green Power Limited: Experts in developing and operating environmentally friendly power plants, focused on reducing carbon emissions.
- Energy Cubes: Innovators in energy storage, offering scalable and cost-effective solutions for optimising power distribution.
- Powerstove Energy: Trailblazers in clean cooking solutions, providing efficient and clean-burning stoves for households and communities
- Revive Earth Limited: Leaders in waste-to-energy conversion, turning organic waste into renewable resources while mitigating environmental impact.
- Green Share Virtual Power Plant: Pioneers of a decentralised energy management system, enabling communities to generate, store, and share renewable energy.
- Thinkbikes: Innovators in sustainable urban transportation, designing and manufacturing electric bicycles for eco-conscious commuters.
- FLX EV: Visionaries in electric mobility, offering cutting-edge electric vehicles with a focus on performance, affordability, and sustainability.
- Impact Free Water: Experts in water treatment technologies, providing sustainable solutions for clean and accessible water in resource-challenged regions.
Don't miss out on the chance to engage with these visionary entrepreneurs and experts, as they demonstrate how their projects will address the energy challenges across Africa. From scalable solutions for rural communities, to innovative grid technologies, these finalists promise to inspire, educate, and shape a greener future for the continent.
Organised by Hyve Group Plc., the Green Energy Africa Summit is where the world connects with the African Energy sector. Register to attend here https://GreenEnergyAfricaSummit.com/. Attend the Green Energy Africa Summit to be part of the solution and connect with industry leaders, charting the way towards a sustainable clean energy transition for Africa.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Green Energy Africa Summit.
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About Green Energy Africa Summit:
The Green Energy Africa Summit is a high-level gathering advocating for policy reforms and the harmonisation of Africa's natural resources, to help pave the way for a just energy transition to ensure Africa remains competitive and attractive to global finance. Green Energy Africa Summit takes place in the heart of Cape Town at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC2) from 10-11 October 2023.
Social housing in Woodstock: City wins heritage hearing
Woodstock residents intend to appeal, saying they support social housing but some green space needed
SA, Vietnam to increase, diversify trade
SA, Vietnam to increase, diversify trade
It is important to increase and diversify South African exports to Vietnam in order to cover more value added items, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina.
The Deputy Minister was addressing a roundtable discussion on Vietnam-South Africa Economic Cooperation on the occasion of 30 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries in Pretoria on Thursday.
The roundtable interrogated economic areas of mutual interest for a shared future and was attended by Vietnamese officials and businesses in various fields such as energy, coal, pharmaceuticals, agriculture products, seafood and logistics, among others.
The session provided an opportunity for South African and Vietnamese business to match up investment and import-export opportunities.
Gina said trade between the two countries was slowly growing and mostly in favour of Vietnam.
Bilateral trade between South Africa and Vietnam was valued at R23.8 billion in 2022, up from R16 billion in 2018.
The trade balance amounted to R13.3 billion in favour of Vietnam.
Against this background, Gina said, it was important to increase and diversify exports to cover more value added items.
South Africa’s major exports product include maize that accounted for 53% of total SA exports to Vietnam.
South Africa has identified products with export potential such as citrus, apples, steel and aluminium, leathers, polypropylene, meat products, among other products.
“South Africa's basket of imports from Vietnam is dominated by manufactured products such as telephone sets (36.6%), footwear (10.9%), printing machinery (3.9%), SA imports from Vietnam are a bit diversified as compared to SA exports to Vietnam,” said the Deputy Minister.
South African exports to Vietnam are mostly primary products like oil and steel, aluminium, sea food, fresh fruits and nuts, in contrary, there is a scope for South Africa to increase exports of manufactured goods such as capital equipment, agro processing, automotive components.
“There is a need to diversify SA’s export basket and shape the massive trade deficit. Both countries need to make concerted efforts to increase South Africa’s value added products to Vietnam,” said Gina.
The Deputy Minister encouraged Vietnamese business people to explore investment opportunities in South Africa.
“With regards to the investment and cooperation on electric vehicle and battery manufacturing, the levels of investment remain low but there is room for improvement. The development of our automotive industry, in particular electric vehicles and their associated components such as batteries is key to our economy,” Gina said.
She mentioned furniture manufacturing as one area of interest and said South Africa would like to cooperate with Vietnam in this sector and receive investment.
She said there was so much that both countries can learn from each other.
Taking into account South Africa's abundant natural resources and Vietnam's position as the world's second-largest furniture exporter, Gina said there was a need to engage more and develop mutually beneficial areas of cooperation.
The roundtable was preceded by a bilateral meeting between Gina and her Vietnamese counterpart, Phan Thi Thang.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss bilateral trade and investment issues including a follow-up on the outcomes of the 5th SA-Vietnam Joint Trade Committee.
Some of the key issues the two discussed include increasing and diversification of exports to Vietnam, expansion of investment by Vietnamese companies in South Africa, cooperation on the Automotive sector (electric vehicles), cooperation on furniture manufacturing and market access for agricultural products. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Fri, 09/15/2023 - 09:53
Silicosis: the astonishing account of the driller from Lesotho
Family receives R340,000 payout after death of miner who suffered from silicosis
Hundreds queue in Cape Town city centre in hope of a job
Mostly young people stand in line for hours
The Heart of Every Smart Home: Understanding the Home Automation Operating Scheme
In the realm of smart homes, there’s a lot of buzz about various gadgets and devices. From smart lighting to intelligent security systems, the options are endless. However, there’s one element that often goes unnoticed but is crucial to the seamless functioning of all these devices: the Home Automation Operating System. Let’s dive deep into …
Presidency responds to UDM abandoning load shedding case
Presidency responds to UDM abandoning load shedding case
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has responded to the United Democratic Movement (UDM) and other applicants abandoning their load shedding court case.
The UDM and its co-applicants, which included the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) and Build One South Africa, had taken government to court on an urgent basis, on an issue that required government to coordinate numerous department responses in relation to the “very complex matter” of load shedding.
“This legal challenge questions the lawfulness and constitutionality of the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan,” said Magwenya.
He was speaking on Thursday during a regular press briefing with media houses to update them on the President’s diary.
Magwenya said the process to coordinate government’s response required government to “spend a great deal of energy, time and money to respond in detail, as it always does on any matter before the courts”.
“This process has cost taxpayers money and to some extent taken attention away from the urgent related issues to which government has to attend operationally.”
He said the UDM, Building One SA, Numsa and others made government spend public funds and time on this gathering of information before suddenly withdrawing the application.
Government, according to Magwenya, always approaches such matters with a view that it is not only responding to the applicants, but it is responding to the public, while attending to the underlying issues in the normal course of the administration.
“Therefore, for all these applicants to take up time and taxpayers' money to then simply walk away because they finally appreciated the detailed substantive and indisputable response submitted by government is in fact an insult to both the court and the South African public.
“In particular, the UDM is well represented in Parliament where government continuously accounts to elected representatives of the people in work in progress and challenges faced,” he said. – SAnews.gov.za
Gabisile
Thu, 09/14/2023 - 15:44
What is in a Fully Smart Home
In today’s fast-paced digital era, the concept of a home has evolved beyond four walls and a roof. Modern homes are now integrated with technology, offering residents unparalleled convenience, security, and entertainment. But what exactly is in a fully smart home? Let’s delve into the world of home automation and discover the wonders of a …
Understanding the Krugerrand Market: A Guide to Current Prices
Gold is not just a precious metal; it’s an investment, a hedge against inflation, and a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Among the many ways to invest in gold, one of the most recognized and esteemed is the Krugerrand coin. If you are looking to understand the gold Krugerrand price today to sell or the …
Is Pretoria East a Qualified Space to Live
Pretoria East, located in South Africa’s northern Gauteng Province, is quickly emerging as one of the top residential and investment areas in the region. Boasting a mix of historical significance, modern amenities, and a serene suburban setting, the question arises: Is Pretoria East truly a commendable place to call home? Let’s dive into the details. …
Officer testifies why he shot homeless man
“I believed they were going to injure me, take my gun and shoot me”
Is Umhlanga a Nice Plot to Live
The allure of coastal living, combined with the comforts of urban sophistication, makes Umhlanga a unique and sought-after location in South Africa. But what truly defines this coastal town? Is Umhlanga genuinely a great place to reside? Let’s explore. Coastal Charm with Modern Amenities Umhlanga seamlessly merges the best of both worlds. On one …
WE ARE GUERNSEY’s Collaboration with Change Makers CoolPlay Bears Fruit
Global Unity Initiative In early September 2023, business leaders from Guernsey’s financial sector assembled in Cape Town to rekindle ties with South African businesses and with sport for development programme CoolPlay. A team from WE ARE GUERNSEY, along with 20 delegates from the island, were back in Cape Town to promote Guernsey’s financial services sector, …
Coming together starts with ‘hello’ this Heritage Month
South Africa is a diverse country made up of vibrant, multicultural communities. This cultural richness is evident in the many languages, dialects, phrases, and expressions that make South Africa so unique. The recent addition of South African Sign Language to the country’s 11 existing official languages creates even more opportunities to connect. To celebrate the …
Progress made in building pedestrian bridges in the North West
Progress made in building pedestrian bridges in the North West
The North West has been urged to support the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality to ensure it successfully builds pedestrian and vehicular bridges.
According to the North West’s permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), the province received R130 million from the national Department of Public Works and Roads for the construction of Welisizwe Rural Bridges.
The project aims to refurbish pedestrian and vehicular bridges in the communities.
“Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality was prioritised due to floods that took place in 2021/22 in the province.
“The department identified 35 pedestrian bridges and submitted for refurbishment. Upon assessment by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the Department of Public Works, only 12 pedestrian bridges were selected for construction in the current financial year,” the delegates said in a statement.
The delegation said it received an update from the provincial department on the state of roads, refurbishment and construction plans in place.
They also heard that the process is underway to implement the refurbishment of the six bridges where the SANDF has established sites and has committed to developing an acceleration catch-up plan to deliver the six bridges identified before the end of this year’s second quarter.
“The delegation appreciated the update, in particular, the building of a bridge in Kraaipan village, as residents have been calling and waiting for such infrastructural development projects.”
The provincial department informed the team that the material to construct and build the six bridges was delivered on 7 September 2023.
This will cover two vehicular bridges in Kraaipan village, two pedestrian bridges in Montshioastad and one vehicular bridge in Masutlhe village. – SAnews.gov.za
Gabisile
Thu, 09/14/2023 - 09:58
Essential Safety and Emergency Equipment for Modern Workplaces and Roadsides
Workplace safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a necessity. Whether it’s a construction site, a laboratory, or even a vehicle, ensuring that safety tools and equipment are available can save lives and reduce injuries. Modern workplaces are evolving rapidly, and with that evolution comes the need for updated safety equipment and protocols. In the same vein, …
KFC delivers first ever order by drone in SA.
12 September 2023: KFC made history during the KFC T20 International Series against Australia by executing the first ever delivery by drone. The famous 21-piece KFC bucket was delivered to Proteas player, Dave Miller through this innovative and groundbreaking way during the live match. The memorable experience was one of the ways that the KFC …
Are we winning the battle against fraud?
Are we winning the battle against fraud? Significant work has been done to address the impact of fraud and scams on the South African consumer. However, it is still pertinent to take a step back and ask if we are winning any major battles regarding addressing this challenge. Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) recently released a …
Play a round of Golf and Support Dinky Eden Society.
LITTLE EDEN Society’s Golf Day Promises a Hole-in-One Opportunity and Much More! EDENVALE – Mark your calendars for Thursday, 2 November 2023, and join LITTLE EDEN Society at the Modderfontein Golf Club for a day of golf, camaraderie, and the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals living with profound intellectual …
Load Shedding Doesn’t Stand A Chance Against Cloud Power
SevenC, a leading IT infrastructure and network service provider striving to identify and make available the best possible IT strategies for its clients’ unique needs, delves into why cloud power remains undefeated by load shedding. As load shedding continues to challenge businesses and individuals alike, there emerges a beacon of hope and efficiency: cloud computing. …
ASA Cross Country Championships
Athletics SA, EP Athletics and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will be hosting the ASA Cross Country Championships this Saturday, 16 September, at the Nelson Mandela University Sport fields. The best of South Africa’s Cross Country runners, ranging in age from 8 years to over 80 years, and covering distances from 2km to 10km, will …