Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) has been positively affected by the decision of the South African Department of Energy (DoE) to increase the tariff uplift for producing power during the peaking hours of the day, as they will get paid 2.7 times the agreed tariff rate. It can become an incentive to the CSP producers in the country to build plants that have at least six hours of storage. Plants with more storage have greater capacity to determine when they want to produce the power, which in turn gives the power generator greater flexibility and influence over how much revenue it... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, March 17th 2014 |
The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has created an innovative space at the heart of its campus, to break the mould of a traditional business education in order for more holistic and creative responses to African challenges to emerge. The Solution Space is dedicated to inventing and testing new business models, products and services, and incubating businesses aligned to African markets. It will act as a collaborative living lab for students, social innovators, entrepreneurs, foundations, government and industry players, who are interested in finding new and creative ways to address complex problems on the continent. GSB... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, March 10th 2014 |
05 March 2014:- Adcock Ingram’s recent upgrade of its distribution centre in Cape Town is paying dividends as customers enjoy ‘next day’ delivery across the product range. As the only locally-based pharmaceutical company doing its own distribution, Adcock Ingram has distribution hubs in Midrand, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth. Recent expansion at the Midrand and Cape Town sites has given the company not only increased capacity and improved service levels, but also earned regulatory approval from the Medicines Control Council and the SA Pharmacy Council. “The expansion in Cape Town, which cost R20 million, was a necessity to ensure dependable... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, March 6th 2014 |
Ignoring a gut feeling can be fatal. But ignoring physical changes and discomfort in your colon and stomach can be just as dangerous. Often the persistent symptoms we push aside or ignore can be a sign or precursor to colorectal cancer. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) – an initiative that is held every year across the world, and specifically observed by South Africa during the month of April. For the past five years, Be Cancer Aware (BCA), a cancer information hub that aims to increase awareness around various forms of cancer, has hosted their “Ignoring a Gut Feeling”... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, March 6th 2014 |
“OF GOOD REPORT” nominated for 12 SAFTAS including Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Actor; “KHUMBA” nominated for Best Animation and “CHARLES & JESSICA” up for Best Director of a Wildlife Programme. South African feature film production company Spier Films has been cleaning up Awards at festivals around the globe over the past year, most of them thanks to the celebrated African Noir thriller OF GOOD REPORT which has put director Jahmil XT Qubeka firmly on the world stage. At last night’s announcement of the SAFTA nominations OF GOOD REPORT dominated the feature film category whilst animated... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, March 6th 2014 |
