Tag: costs
Going off the electricity grid still too costly in SA
Smart alternative grids are great for areas with no electricity but at the moment they are very costly, which communities probably can’t afford.
A shift towards renewable energy is creating...
City needs to gain control of it’s staff costs
Unless the City Council can gain control of its staff costs, Cape Town is headed for serious financial problems says the Cape Chamber of commerce and Industry.
“In a detailed...
SAREC slams Eskom propaganda on renewable energy cost
The South African Renewable Energy Council (SAREC), together with various independent energy bodies, has come out in strong opposition to the distortion of facts associated with the cost of renewable power...
Decision to charge Gordhan has already cost SA billions
The Cape Chamber of Commerce has deplored the timing of the decision to prosecute the Minister of Finance, Mr Pravin Gordhan, on a charge of fraud.
"The decision and the...
The Department of Energy gives insight on the adjustment of fuel prices
The Department of Energy informs the public of the fuel price adjustments for October 2016. South Africa’s fuelprices are adjusted on a monthly basis, informed by international and local factors. International factors include the fact that...
B-BBEE amended codes mean higher costs for SA business
The B-BBEE Amended Codes of Good Practice have resulted in increased costs for almost two thirds (65%) of South African businesses according to second quarter research from Grant Thornton’s International Business...
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Deep sea trawlers are concerned about the impact of oil and...
By Larry Claasen
SADSTIA says it is not opposed to offshore oil and gas exploration but says long-term impacts on established industries must be considered.
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