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SAIA takes a big step forward in its Green Geyser Replacement Programme

03 July 2014

After thorough consultation regarding the possible positive impact of the Green Geyser Replacement Programme, the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has received indication from government that there is budget available for the high energy consumption market (as opposed to the social market).

South Africa needs to avoid an impending recession

24 June 2014

We are one month into Jacob Zuma’s new term as the country’s first citizen, and if politicians think that they are in for an easy five years, they are about to get a rude awakening as recession worries continue to mount.

Is Brazil ready for an international samba?

30 May 2014

After South Africa received the rights to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup in 2004, it was clear that while the country was elated at finally receiving retribution in losing out on the 2006 showpiece, the task of infrastructure building was a significant hurdle which needed to be overcome.

Infrastructure development will be key to reach NDP targets

08 May 2014

One of the issues that remains a perpetual bugbear in South Africa is the perception that there is not enough investment in key infrastructure projects which would drive economic growth. After many years of deliberations, the National Development Plan (NDP) was finally approved in 2012 and sets specific growth targets that the country hopes to achieve by 2030.

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