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Fuel prices set to climb across the board from Wednesday
Petrol, diesel and paraffin prices will rise from Wednesday, with diesel facing the steepest increase at over R3 per litre.
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Northern Cape solar farm brings power wheeling solution to businesses
SunCentral is being developed as a utility-scale solar PV plant for multiple off-takers, including commercial and industrial customers, unlike other projects built for a single, dedicated large power consumer.
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SA’s municipalities trapped in debt cycle as failures outlast elections
Municipalities owe creditors R161 billion while Eskom reports R110,5 billion in municipal arrears; creating a crisis that survives electoral cycles.
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Power cut due to non payment can flood Ekapa mine beyond repair
Liquidators of the Ekapa Mine in Kimberley warn that a scheduled electricity disconnection could trigger flooding of the mine workings.
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Motorists to get petrol price relief, diesel users will however feel pain
Petrol prices will drop by 52 cents a litre from 5 August, while diesel and paraffin prices increase significantly.
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Government launches campaign to cut red tape that strangles small businesses
The Red Tape Reduction campaign was launched to cut the red tape that is strangling small businesses.
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High Court halts Ekapa’s liquidation in favour of Numsa’s business rescue bid
The High Court in Kimberley has ordered that Ekapa Minerals be placed under supervision and business rescue, halting the immediate liquidation and total closure of the diamond operation.
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Privately operated airport earns gold award in aviation safety
Kumba Iron Ore’s privately operated Sishen Airport has been awarded the Gold Aviation Safety Award for displaying high safety standards.
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Emerging farmers assisted with training in livestock management practices
An initiative is assisting emerging farmers to improve income-generating opportunities and to diversify value derived from their animals.
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Trust celebrates recognition at top empowerment awards
As a founding member of the SIOC Community Development Trust, Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore is proud to see its achievements recognised.