With the success of South African stories on the streaming platform Netflix, the company has pledged to invest R929 million worth of investment into the creative industry this year.According to Netflix Vice President for Public Policy EMEA, Professor Madeleine de Cock Buning, the company has created more than 7000 jobs in the country. “As Netflix we see operating in South … [Read more...] about SA stories attract investments in the creative sector
South Africa
Motherwell Freedom Run
The Motherwell Freedom run will celebrate it’s eleventh edition on Saturday, 22 April.The event is the initiative of Michael Mbambani, coach and founder of Ikhamva athletics club, who with the support of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, organised the first Freedom Run on 2 April, 2011. The 11 th edition will incorporate the EPA 10km championships.“The race will start and … [Read more...] about Motherwell Freedom Run
Investment commitments abound at SAIC
The morning session of the South African Investment Conference (SAIC) has seen a number of companies making significant investment commitments.The 5th SAIC is being held at the Sandton Convention in Johannesburg, where investors have once again affirmed South Africa as an attractive investment destination, by committing to invest in the country’s economy. It was further … [Read more...] about Investment commitments abound at SAIC
South Africa’s energy transition will leave no one behind
Government will not leave any communities or industries behind as the country gradually transitions from a high carbon emitting country to a low carbon emissions economy.This is according to Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, who was speaking during a breakaway session at the South Africa Investment Conference on Thursday. The transition is … [Read more...] about South Africa’s energy transition will leave no one behind
Energy Transition presents opportunities for investment
Chief Operations Officer for the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), Joanne Bate, says although the Just Energy Transition is expected to bring challenges to businesses and society, it also presents “major opportunities” not only for bigger companies but also for SMMEs and for localisation.Bates was addressing a breakaway session at the South Africa Investment Conference … [Read more...] about Energy Transition presents opportunities for investment
