Tag: capital
SKA will drive growth of Africa’s human capital
The Square Kilometre Array will contribute to Africa's efforts to build innovation-led,
knowledge-based economies, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa. It fits into
African Union's Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy and is developing a new
cohort of young scientists.
Low oil price to hit African exploration groups
According to Fit for $50 Oil in Africa, Africa has reported substantial successes in the
exploration for hydrocarbons over the past decade. However, oil and gas explorers will need to
rethink their expenditure in Africa in light of the drop in the global oil price.
Eskom Expo for Young Scientists builds South Africas science capital
To ensure that Africas young scientists get the support they need, the Eskom Expo for Young
Scientists exposes pupils from across the continent to new ideas, projects, teachers and each other
building the continents science capital.
Cape Town named Global Earth Hour Capital
Cape Town beat over 160 cities from 14 countries to be named Global Earth Hour Capital 2014. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) said the city "stood out as a role model for the global South with a showcase of green programmes and actions other cities can replicate".
Africa ‘must invest in human capital’
Business leaders from across Africa called for investment in human capital and
economic diversification to make growth across the continent more inclusive at the
close of the World Economic Forum on Africa on Friday.
Condolences for Kabul victims’ families
President Jacob Zuma has conveyed his condolences to the families of the eight South Africans killed in a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Tuesday.
Capital investment to drive growth
Amid an uncertain global economic outlook, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan tabled a R1-trillion Budget in Parliament on Wednesday, detailing how South Africa's various social programmes and the massive infrastructure projects announced by President Jacob Zuma would be funded.
Denel in the black after 10 years
After returning a profit for the first time in a decade, the state-owned arms manufacturer Denel looks set to turn the tide on financial losses and dependence on the government for capital.
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Capital investment ‘to sustain growth’
A sound fiscal position and low levels of public debt have allowed the South African government to sustain public service delivery while increasing capital investment spending to boost economic growth and create employment, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
Dakar: cosmopolitan capital
For decades, the Senegalese capital of Dakar has stood out as a vibrant, cosmopolitan centre in West Africa, an intoxicating mix of Africa, Islamic influences and French sophistication.
