Gold mining returns to Johannesburg
London and Johannesburg listed Central Rand Gold has received a new order mining right, enabling the company to transform from an explorer to an active miner. Johannesburg will see gold mining activity once again, as the company extracts gold from its Consolidated Main Reef, Langlaagte and Crown Mine tenements.
The Joule: Africa's first all-electric car
South Africa's first locally developed electric car made its debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The Joule, a six-seater multi-purpose vehicle designed by Cape Town-based Optimal Energy in association with South African-born automotive designer Keith Helfet, will be available by 2010 - first for the local market, and then for export.
Buying flowers with your cellphone
First National Bank has partnered with NetFlorist to allow its customers to buy flowers online and pay for them quickly and safely by using their cellphones.
Altius invests in consumer website
South African consumer website getclosure! has sold a stake in its business to black-owned investment company Altius Investment Holidings, with the proceeds being used to promote the service and fund enchancements to the site, such as tailoring it for mobile use.
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