South Africa's municipal electricity tariffs are hurting the economy: Foundries in South Africa are the hardest hit by rising electricity costs. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s machinery and equipment industries have recently come under huge pressure. Falling demand after the 2008 financial crisis and rising energy costs have harmed the sector. These trends are concerning as the … [Read more...] about South Africa’s municipal electricity tariffs are hurting the economy | The Conversation
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The real reason why cities in sub-Saharan Africa aren’t issuing municipal bonds | The Conversation
The real reason why cities in sub-Saharan Africa aren't issuing municipal bonds: REUTERS/Euroluftbild.deCities around the world have been financing their long-term investment needs through municipal bonds for centuries. The first recorded transaction occurred in Genoa in 1150. More recently, in the US, over USD$ 111 billion were issued in November … [Read more...] about The real reason why cities in sub-Saharan Africa aren’t issuing municipal bonds | The Conversation
Water shops cashing in on #DayZero panic warned over municipal water use
Water shops cashing in on #DayZero panic warned over municipal water use: Shops cashing in on Cape Town’s water panic by selling filtered municipal water without a licence will be targeted in the coming days, a city official said at a briefing on its #DayZero plans on Sunday. “Either you stop this or we going to have to cut the water flow to the facility to a much … [Read more...] about Water shops cashing in on #DayZero panic warned over municipal water use
Mpumalanga Municipal Councillors Learn More About Recycling
Mpumalanga Municipal Councillors Learn More About Recycling: Sorting Paper Forty municipal councillors of the 18 municipalities of the Mpumalanga Province received in-depth training into the recycling of packaging material thanks to a 2-day workshop arranged by Packaging SA and hosted at the Plastics|SA head office in Midrand recently. According to Charles Muller, Executive … [Read more...] about Mpumalanga Municipal Councillors Learn More About Recycling
Nkomazi municipal speaker killed after kidnapping
Nkomazi municipal speaker killed after kidnapping: Victor Mashabane was murdered on Tuesday evening after he was kidnapped outside his home near Tonga. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Maimane says DA didn’t march to Gupta’s house to intimidate family: Mmusi Maimane led supporters to Saxonworld where placards reading 'Zuma’s capture site' were planted … [Read more...] about Nkomazi municipal speaker killed after kidnapping