Tourism Master Plan targets 2,5 million arrivals Mzembi added that his Ministry is discussing with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to accept the rand in the tourism sector by scratching the 15 percent value added tax for foreign accommodation since the number of tourists from Namibia and South Africa ... Read more on Chronicle Kenya Launches Initiatives to Kickstart … [Read more...] about Tourism Master Plan targets 2,5 million arrivals
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Energy ministry confirms next step in nuclear plan
The Department of Energy (DoE) officially confirmed on Saturday that Cabinet has authorised the department to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for South Africa’s nuclear procurement programme. This is the first official government statement regarding the decision that was made during the infamous Cabinet meeting on December 9, which occurred just before Nhlanhla Nene … [Read more...] about Energy ministry confirms next step in nuclear plan
Cabinet officially approves nuclear plan
A Government Gazette notice released by the Department of Energy on December 21 has confirmed Cabinet’s decision to move ahead with the 9 600 MW nuclear procurement programme. This means the department can now call for quotes for the tendering process to begin. Russia, China, France and South Korea, Canada and Japan are all vying […] The post Cabinet officially approves … [Read more...] about Cabinet officially approves nuclear plan
Russia can fund SA’s nuclear plan
Russia’s government is ready to help South Africa fund new nuclear plants, estimated to cost as much as $ 100 billion, if state-owned Rosatom is awarded the construction contracts, a company official said. Moscow-based Rosatom has suggested several funding models, including helping South Africa secure a Russian loan, Viktor Polikarpov, regional VP for sub-Saharan … [Read more...] about Russia can fund SA’s nuclear plan
Will Putin Pay for $100 Billion South Africa Nuclear Plan?
Price-tag estimates for as many as eight reactors generating 9,600 megawatts, which the government wants to begin operating from 2023 and complete by 2029, range from $ 37 billion to $ 100 billion. Bids are due to start this quarter, with Russia’s state-owned Rosatom Corp. seen as a leader. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and … [Read more...] about Will Putin Pay for $100 Billion South Africa Nuclear Plan?