Solar energy

South Africa pushes solar geysers

The South African government has introduced a draft framework aimed at ensuring the installation of a million solar-powered geysers in households and commercial buildings in South Africa over the next five years.

Targeting more black accountants

The newly gazetted black empowerment charter for the chartered accountancy profession aims to tackle South Africa's skills shortage by growing the number of black accountants in the country.

SA, China to build R45m fish hatchery

South Africa and China have formed a partnership to build a R45-million fish hatchery at Gariep Dam in the Free State province. Apart from supplying rural aquaculture projects, the facility will enable scientists and farmers to test new farming methodologies.

More film incentives in the pipeline

Recognising the potential of South Africa's film industry and the impact its growth could have on economic development, the Department of Trade and Industry has proposed the option of an incentive paid according to production milestones achieved.

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