By Dennis Kabatto – Groovin’ in the Park (GITP) has seemingly become the largest Reggae, Rhythm and Blues concert in New York City. Following last year’s third successful event, promoters hope the return of GITP experience on Sunday, June 29 at Roy Wilkins Park in Jamaica, New York with a roster of performers that they describe as a “Galaxy of Superstars Concert” is bound to supersede all three previous shows. Headlining Sunday’s event is Beres Hammond, a romantic lover’s rock specialist and 40-year reggae veteran. Beres, as he is fondly called will be joined by a star-studded lineup including Australian... Continue Reading
A webinar taking place on the 2nd of July is set to reveal the key factors which could form a solar project winning bid in the upcoming South African REIPPPP Round 4. Davin Chown Chairperson of the South African Photovoltaic Association (SAPVIA) and Marc Levre Partner at REIPPPP advisors Baker & McKenzie are the webinar participants. They have been selected for their exceptional knowledge of the REIPPPP and the key trends which have emerged from the programme so far. Competition among project developers is heating up ahead of the REIPPPP Round 4 bid registration date on the 21st of July... Continue Reading
The ENGEN Pitch & Polish competition, powered by Raizcorp, is celebrating its 5th successful year of discovering the nations’ most promising local entrepreneurs. In partnership with Engen Petroleum Ltd. and supported by national media partner, SAfm, 2014 promises to be even bigger and better. Local partners have already jumped on board to support their budding entrepreneurs. The 2014 title is officially up for grabs, along with more prize money! Pitch & Polish believes that entrepreneurs struggle to raise finance, not because their ideas are flawed, but because they often don’t know how best to pitch their business or ideas effectively. The workshops and competition are... Continue Reading
A map showing all of the photovoltaic projects awarded under the government REIPPPP program in South Africa has been revealed. The map produced by PV-Insider has for the first time collated information from the first 3 rounds of the REIPPPP about the project size, the location and the developer into one document. The map plots all 33 PV projects awarded under the REIPPPP onto a colour coded map of South Africa according to solar resource concentration. Most projects under the REIPPPP are concentrated around Kimberley and Upington – the areas which have the highest GHI concentration level. Many developers have... Continue Reading
The annual Success Summit, launched in Johannesburg in 2012, is going national. The brainchild of Dr Nondumiso Mzizana, the Businesswomen’s Association Businesswoman of the Year for the year 2011, the summit will now also take place in Durban, Polokwane and White River (Mpumalanga) during the months of June and July. Success Summit is a unique concept, featuring a series of presentations, Q&A sessions and workshops specifically designed to enable and empower entrepreneurs, who often have very little support during either the start-up or development phases of their businesses. It also offers delegates a meaningful opportunity to network and develop long-term... Continue Reading
