The prompt and efficient rollout of government’s renewable energy programme is possible only if we can import the skills necessary for the development of these new industries. This is the view of Sandra Burmeister, CEO of the Landelahni Recruitment Group. The government signed contracts in November with 28 independent power producers for the delivery of 400MW of renewable energy to the national grid, bringing an investment worth R47bn into the energy sector. Government’s 20-year Integrated Resource Plan for renewable energy includes solar, wind, biomass and biogas projects. A second group of 19 preferred bidders has been announced for window two... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, December 6th 2012 |
Come December, our minds seem to automatically shift from work to play mode. While we can hardly wait to switch off, relax and enjoy the holidays, it’s also the season to be extra cautious as year-end festivities often tend to result in seasonal scrapes, aches and pains and sometimes life-threatening emergencies. Amid frenzied holiday preparations, few of us actually think about the possibility that we could be seriously injured somewhere along the way, and making provision for such an eventuality is furthest from our minds. “While the December holiday season is certainly a time for well-deserved relaxation and enjoyment, unfortunately... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, December 6th 2012 |
On 1 December, people around the globe will once again celebrate World Aids Day. This year there are even more reasons to celebrate. The recent release of the 2012 USAID report showed that an unprecedented acceleration in the response to Aids is wielding results: The rate of new HIV infections has reduced by more than 50% across 25 low- and middle-income countries. This means a drop in HIV in more than half of Africa – the continent most affected by HIV. According to the 2012 report, HIV infections have, since 2001, dramatically decreased in some countries, including those that have... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, November 29th 2012 |
….Liberty Medical Scheme raise R640 000 for charity – The second annual M-Net Cares Drive for the Cause National Final, in association with Liberty Medical Scheme, was hosted on Monday, 19 November at Randpark Golf Club. This event was a culmination of 16 golf days, eight clinics and the National Final, which saw a total of R636 038.00 raised for two beneficiaries namely M-Net Naledi Children’s Literacy Project and PinkDrive. The 2012 M-Net Cares Drive for the Cause National Final was rounded off with a star-studded prize-giving dinner. Golfers, sponsors, celebrity guests and media celebrated the cheque handover to Pink... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, November 27th 2012 |
Liberty Medical Scheme (LMS) fully supports the Social Compact recently signed by CEO’s of a number of leading healthcare companies in South Africa and the Health Ministry to strengthen much needed cooperation and collaboration between the private and public healthcare sectors, which in turn, should significantly improve South Africa’s ailing healthcare system and delivery. “Since 1994, healthcare authorities, services providers and other role players, both in the public and private sector, have professed their support of, and commitment to a more equitable healthcare system for the country, with the emphasis on access, affordability and quality. However, cooperation between public and... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, November 26th 2012 |
