Business Development

SA targets 2 500 engineers a year

By Michael Appel on 2008-09-18

Seda Small Business Entrepreneurship Competition

on 2011-12-15

The competition is open to any South African citizen over the age of 18 with a business idea or existing small business It will run nationally from 17 October 2011 until 11 April 2012, and will provide those with a business idea or existing small business with a more systematic approach to business planning. Entries are extended till 29th February 2012! .

Support for Emerging Exporters - Export Development Programme

on 2008-06-15

Businesses who would like to learn how to export to international markets, or improve their performance, can find information and training opportunities ...read on.

Visa buys SA’s Fundamo for $110m

on 2011-07-01

Fundamo, a South African-based company specialising in mobile phone-based financial services, has been bought by Visa for US$110-million (R741-million) – a deal which could draw other multinationals to invest in locally developed technology.

Making the most of 2010

By Ndivhuwo Khangale, Vukuzenzele on 2008-05-03

FIFA is going all out to support government and everyone else involved in 2010 to ensure that the World Cup is done the African way and is a major success.

Public works programme to create 4.5m job opportunities by 2014

on 2009-04-08

ABET Training Opportunities

on 2009-02-01

Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) is available to adults who want to finish their basic education.

Alarming decrease in matric pass rates

By Fiona Forde on 2010-01-12

As the country tut-tuts over the declining matric pass rates, analysts point to an alarming increase in the failure rate if the drop-out figures are taken into account.

COLLEGE OF CAPE TOWN TAKES TOP HONOURS AT ECD AWARDS

on 2009-12-09

IPL launches R8m scholarship programme in SA

on 2009-04-20

News for Educators

By SA Info reporter on 2010-02-09

Teaching and learning is set to become simpler and more effective in South Africa's state schools from 2010

Soweto's world-class university campus

on 2011-02-07

The University of Johannesburg's new-look Soweto Campus was opened on 4th February by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.Motlanthe said that the campus would have a positive impact on the Soweto community and Gauteng province, while attracting students and academics from all over South Africa and the world.

Young people put the Constitution into action

on 2011-04-02

Two learners, Dike Phatudi and Aqeel Wadee from Johannesburg’s King Edward VII School emerged as the winners of the first National Schools Moot Court Competition, which took place at the Constitutional Court on March 21.

Cape Town to harness waste gas for power

By Sapa on 2009-05-27

R100m boost for clean energy investment

By SAinfo reporter on 2009-06-03

South African wine industry

By SA info reporter on 2010-02-09

The South African wine industry currently provides direct employment for close on 276 000 people.

Farmer Support & Development

on 2009-01-23

Manufacturing

New incentives to boost manufacturing

By SA info and Reporter on 2010-11-09

The government has introduced a new tax incentive programme to raise the productivity of South Africa's manufacturing sector by supporting investments in assets and subsidising training for employees.

Shipping news

By Cape Business News on 2008-09-22

Shipping news Livelier Cape Shipping Waters THE usually calm Cape shipping waters has seen a fair bit of activity this year with two notable deals to acquire local marine services companies.

Cannes selects SA filmmaker as one of world\'s top young directors

on 2009-03-23

Developing future football stars in Alex

By Kgopi Mabotja on 2011-09-22

Having conquered the local soccer scene, former Bafana Bafana midfielder Maimane Phiri – known to fans from his playing days as Alfred Phiri – is unearthing new football talent in Johannesburg\'s Alexandra township.

From ntwana to MD

By Esther Etkin on 2011-09-22

Karabelo Mokoena, Managing Director of AC Massive, recently partnered up with Arctic Circle Strategic Brand Institute to use the power of ‘tsotsi taal’ to turn traditional marketing speak on its head.

From taxi driver to South African and world maritime history-maker!

By Media club South Africa on 2011-08-10

Appointed as the first black harbour master in South Africa and the youngest in the world in 2002, Captain Rufus Lekala has now made maritime history again after becoming the first black chief harbour master in the country and the youngest in the world to hold such a position.

Jazz in the Factory!

on 2009-12-20

South African women marine pilots make history!

By Media Club South Africa on 2011-08-10

Three South African women have set the standard in Africa by becoming the first black female marine pilots on the continent to gain open licences, enabling them to navigate ships of all sizes and types into local waters.

African women win top international IT awards

By Janine Erasmus on 2010-08-17

Two young students at Cape Town and Rhodes universities have each scooped a prestigious international award for innovation in information technology.

Groundbreaking TB drug trial under way

By SA info and Reporter on 2010-11-09

A novel three-drug combination with the potential of simplifying and shortening TB treatment from two years to less than six months is currently been tested on patients in South Africa.

SA actors honoured in African film awards

on 2009-04-28

SA actors honoured in African film awards One of Africa’s most prestigious film awards, The African Movie Academy Awards, recently honoured two young South African actors. Litha Booi and Lungelo Dhladhla, both leading actors in the film Gugu and Andile, were lauded for their outstanding performances as a modern day Romeo and Juliet.

SA, Chinese firms invest in green energy

By SA info and Reporter on 2010-12-06

Cape Town-based Mulilo Renewable Energy has partnered with several Chinese companies to take advantage of the increased interest in renewable energy in South Africa by developing generation capacity from wind and solar energy sources.

VW SA wins global call centre award

on 2008-07-19

Computer Olympiad

on 2012-01-16

Are you the next Bill Gates? Kick-start your future career in IT by entering the 2012 Computer Olympiad! Participation in the Talent Search is open to all – it is a pen-and-paper aptitude test which does not require the use of a computer at all.

Silicon Cape is launched!

on 2009-10-09

The Western Cape, long a hotbed of development and bright ideas, is getting a new burst of entrepreneurial energy with the launch of initiatives to boost business in the province, particularly in the ICT sector.

Neotel academy develops telecoms skills

By SA info and Reporter on 2010-11-25

In a boost for skills development in South Africa's telecommunications sector, converged telecoms operator Neotel has announced the graduation of 24 students from its Telecommunications Academy in Midrand north of Johannesburg.

E-Skills Academy launched

By Bathandwa Mbola on 2008-09-18

Eastern Cape Training Centre (ETC) DECLARED A CETA TRADE TEST CENTRE,

By ceta on 2008-09-26

G5 sets up construction academy

By SAinfo reporter on 2008-09-18

Nursing: Shortage of paediatric nurses in South Africa

on 2009-03-04

Between 1996 and 2005 the number of registered paediatric nurses (RPN) in South Africa declined by 21% from 2132 to 1681. This national shortage has created a crisis at every level of children's health care, including the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, where currently only one in 15 of our nurses are a RPN.

Recognition for Belmet Training Centre

By Cape Business News on 2008-09-17

Belmet Marine envisages producing some of the foremost young artisans over the next few years and these protégés will be mentored by some of the best experienced artisans the Western Cape has to offer. Read on for more information about applying to be considered for the increased training opportunities at Belmet during 2009

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