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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

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

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

Partnerships between government and the private sector are imperative for infrastructure development, says Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Minister Sihle Zikalala.Speaking at a breakaway session on infrastructure at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC) currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre, Zikalala emphasised the importance of … [Read more...] about Partnerships are key for infrastructure development

Five years since the first South African Investment Conference (SAIC) was held, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel has reflected on the progress made since the conference was first held. This conference marks the final leg of the current investment drive to attract R1.2 trillion over five years. Patel delivered wel... See more … [Read more...] about Department probes fish deaths at Hartbeespoort Dam