Infrastructure expansion and export led growth were aspects emphasised by the minister of Finance during his 2014 medium term budget policy statement (MTBPS). Karl Socikwa, Chief Executive of Transport Port […]
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R20 billion ocean economy for South Africa
Ocean economy projects expected to contribute more than R20 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2019 are going to be implemented by the government. Operation Phakisa, which was […]
New IDZ in KZN
Named among South Africa’s top 10 investment opportunities The Dube TradePort in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) is now officially an Industrial Development Zone (IDZ). On Tuesday, 7 October, President Jacob […]
Zuma to launch the Dube Tradeport as IDZ
Dube Tradeport will be officially launched as an Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) by President Zuma on Tuesday 7 October. At the launch event, the Dube Tradeport will officially be handed […]
Africa’s leading maritime thinkers gather under one roof
Over 250 delegates attended the recent African Ports Evolution event held in Durban. 32 speakers took part in the event which was uniquely designed to help Africa’s regional economies plan […]
KZN considers own Premier’s Infrastructure Coordinating Commission
KwaZulu-Natal Premier calls the possibility of setting up the Premier’s Infrastructure Coordinating Commission modelled along the lines of the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC). This was made when Premier Senzo […]
R1.4 Billion tugboat contract to be built in Durban
A R1.4 billion contract has been awarded to Durban-based Southern African Shipyards, for nine state-of-the-art tugboats. Tau Morwe, TNPA Chief Executive says, “This contract rates as the largest single contract […]
Two South Africans passed on in the Malaysian plane crash
Tributes are pouring for one of the two South African victims, on board the ill-fated Malaysian plane. Cameron Dalziel (pronounced DEE-YEL) - a helicopter pilot - hails from Durban. Source: […]
SA on the way to better road infrastructure
Steady progress is being made to improve the condition of the country’s roads. This is according to Transport Minister Dipuo Peters as she tabled her department’s R48.7 billion-budget in Parliament. […]
The future in focus at SAPICS Regional Conferences
Clem Sunter, renowned business author and scenario planner, and Carol Ptak, a well-respected leader in the field of demand planning, will headline an impressive selection of speakers at the upcoming […]