Industry Dynamics

The new mining charter will also require companies to pay 1 percent of annual revenue to communities and new prospecting rights will require black control, Zwane added.The amended charter has faced opposition from some government officials who fear it will deter investment.

With 80 million hectares of fertile and arable land and only 10% of the soil being worked, the agricultural investment plan aims to ensure food security and promote social integration with the creation of a million jobs in rural areas.

Future Energy is a supplier of gas and electricity to homes across the South Africa. Established to support the people of the South African, providing fair and consistent pricing for their gas and electricity usage.

Pretoria — Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says the textile industry is one of the most strategic platforms through which South Africa can bolster trade of local products.

Pretoria — Eskom has welcomed the publishing of the country's energy and electricity plans for public comment.

Pretoria — Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi has launched a R80 million roads rehabilitation project between Bronkhorstspruit and Ekangala, in the City of Tshwane.

China and South Africa have signed a deal aimed at expanding bilateral trade in fruit. The China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association (CIQA) and Fruit South Africa (FruitSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding Monday to broaden fruit trade between two countries.