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12 July 2023

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South Africa’s recovery depends on government’s support of municipalities

Addressing the deep-seated issues plaguing municipal finance is essential for improving service delivery and infrastructure and for restoring public trust in local governance and our very democracy itself....

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Competition in SA’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride

Government has attempted to overcome the country’s energy problems, including new Eskom boards, new CEOs, bailouts for Eskom and a National Energy Crisis Committee that includes the private sector. Now it’s trying legislative reform....

Regional Insights

	Special Economic Zones: A vital component of government policy to drive inclusive growth SEZs are designed to attract investment, create jobs and boost exports....
	Road safety is everyone’s responsibility While government efforts focus on raising awareness and ensuring adherence to traffic regulations, road safety is ultimately a shared responsibility....
	A new construction programme offers skills training A new Community Construction programme has been launched by Forge Academy & Labs, in partnership with mining company Sibanye-Stillwater, in Brakpan....
	A consortium, represented by Altvest Capital, submits landmark EOI to SARU for Springbok commercial rights This proposal seeks a stake in SARU’s commercial rights, aiming to unlock rugby’s global potential through inclusivity, grassroots development and innovation....
	Call for speakers is open for 2025 SAPICS Conference Supply chain industry body SAPICS is looking for dynamic speakers for the 2025 SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession....

Sector Highlight: Renewable Energy

	Free Webinar: Sustaining a Profitable Solar Business Join this FREE live webinar at 4pm on Thursday 5 December to find out what it takes to sustain a profitable solar business in SA in 2025....
	New product offers households cheaper power South Africa’s first residential power purchase agreement comes in the context of rising electricity costs. South African homeowners now have an opportunity to purchase power from private providers....
	At the coalface of change Reflecting on the burning issues of sustainability and the coal-mining sector, Arjen de Bruin, Group CEO at OIM Consulting wrote this reflection on the current state of play in South Africa....