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National grid expansion remains on track
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The Electricity and Energy Department and the National Treasury say the independent transmission projects programme remains on track to expand the national grid and attract private investment.
Pre-qualified bidders will be announced by 15 December, with final proposals expected next year.
Treasury, together with the World Bank, is also finalising a new credit guarantee vehicle to support infrastructure financing.
The government says aligning the projects will boost transparency and investor confidence in energy reforms.
Pre-qualified bidders will be announced by 15 December, with final proposals expected next year.
Treasury, together with the World Bank, is also finalising a new credit guarantee vehicle to support infrastructure financing.
The government says aligning the projects will boost transparency and investor confidence in energy reforms.
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Rea Vaya’s phase 1C(a) starts operations
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Rea Vaya’s long-awaited phase 1C(a) has started operations from Saturday, introducing a dedicated bus rapid transit corridor between Alexandra, Sandton, and Johannesburg’s inner city.
For thousands of commuters, Rea Vaya’s phase 1C(a), which was launched at Marlboro Community Centre last month, promises safer, faster, and more affordable transport.
The new corridor introduces 141 low-entry buses and a key interchange at Pan Africa Mall, integrating Rea Vaya with other public transport.
MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, says the city will launch its new bus service with 68 reconfigured Gautrain buses on Louis Botha Avenue, connecting several areas, while waiting for the full fleet in 18 months
For thousands of commuters, Rea Vaya’s phase 1C(a), which was launched at Marlboro Community Centre last month, promises safer, faster, and more affordable transport.
The new corridor introduces 141 low-entry buses and a key interchange at Pan Africa Mall, integrating Rea Vaya with other public transport.
MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, says the city will launch its new bus service with 68 reconfigured Gautrain buses on Louis Botha Avenue, connecting several areas, while waiting for the full fleet in 18 months
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Walmart makes debut in Africa
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Retail giant Walmart has opened its first branded store at Clearwater Mall in Johannesburg.
Operated by Walmart-owned Massmart, the store introduces the brand’s “Every Day Low Prices” philosophy to South Africa.
Massmart CEO Miles van Rensburg says the launch marks a new and meaningful chapter in South African retail.
Operated by Walmart-owned Massmart, the store introduces the brand’s “Every Day Low Prices” philosophy to South Africa.
Massmart CEO Miles van Rensburg says the launch marks a new and meaningful chapter in South African retail.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.31 to the US Dollar, 22.77 to the British Pound, and 19.97 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,001.82 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.09 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,632.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.31 to the US Dollar, 22.77 to the British Pound, and 19.97 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,001.82 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.09 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,632.00.
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