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Revival of mining in Napier threatens agriculture and conservation in the region
Newsroom
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November 8, 2023

Revival of mining in Napier threatens agriculture and conservation in the region

Efforts to resuscitate mining operations, which have been dormant for generations, have cause fear among the farming community

New Northern Cape green hydrogen project recieves Strategic Status
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November 8, 2023

New Northern Cape green hydrogen project recieves Strategic Status

Phelan Green Hydrogen will invest R47 billion into the initiative over the next few years

Shipping companies impose surcharges on SA ports in response to catastrophic inefficiencies
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November 8, 2023

Shipping companies impose surcharges on SA ports in response to catastrophic inefficiencies

MSC and Maersk join French CMA CGM in imposing punitive charges for cargo handling in Cape Town and other SA ports due to incompetence and slow turnaround times

André Pienaar's C5 Capital could deliver Western Cape a new nuclear reactor by 2026
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November 7, 2023

André Pienaar's C5 Capital could deliver Western Cape a new nuclear reactor by 2026

Such a project has been touted by groups like AfriForum in the past, though Pienaar appears to be the main contender for delivering the much-needed generation capacity

Black Power, Green Power
Robert Duigan
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November 7, 2023

Black Power, Green Power

South Africa's electrical woes are not only the result of ANC incompetence and looting, but also of effective efforts by a German-funded NGO to halt new projects

MEC Wenger announces major tourism boom for Western Cape
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November 7, 2023

MEC Wenger announces major tourism boom for Western Cape

Figures show a massive growth in tourist arrivals from last year, with even the little George Airport seeing an increase in air traffic

South African businesses collapse, but the Cape keeps growing
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November 7, 2023

South African businesses collapse, but the Cape keeps growing

According to Statistics South Africa, over 1,200 South African businesses closed in 2023

Poultry import restrictions to be relaxed following avian flu crisis
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November 7, 2023

Poultry import restrictions to be relaxed following avian flu crisis

While the industry welcomed many of the items on the import facilitation scheme, some are worried that it may lead to foreign importers outcompeting crippled local rivals

Electricity Minister delays investment window for electrical projects
Newsroom
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November 6, 2023

Electricity Minister delays investment window for electrical projects

Bid Window Seven, the public procurement round for renewable energy, appears to have been delayed by late delivery of key documents at Eskom, as well as a new tender from the Development Bank of Southern Africa

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