Revised 5 year Strategic Plan: Department of Rural Development and Land Reform briefing
The Committee met to adopt a briefing by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) on its revised five year strategic
21 April 2016
Agricultural Research Council, South African Veterinary Council & National Agricultural Marketing Council on their 2016 Strategic & Annual Performance Plans, with Minister in attendance
There was not enough appreciation of the role of agriculture and the food sector in the country’s economy and society. The Portfolio
19 April 2016
De Aar – A green energy solar farm future
An Irishman’s passion for job creation and solving South Africa’s energy restrictions with green technology resulted in the development
19 April 2016
Government energy investments
Government says it will keep the development of the energy sector high on its priority list as this is key to easing constraints to
19 April 2016
Supply of solar power allows reduced rates
Chairperson of the Solar Capital and the Independent Power Producers Procurement (IPPP) Paschal Phelan says South Africa is in the
19 April 2016
South Africa reports on energy investments
The expansion of the nuclear programme remained part of South Africa's future energy mix, according to the Economic Sectors, Employment
19 April 2016
What is the value of investing in renewable energy?
The success of the Department of Energy’s (DoE) Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement (REIPPP) Programme is a
19 April 2016
Is captive power an energy solution for the mining sector asks Webber Wentzel
The industry is faced with the effects of a growing energy deficiency as evidenced by the recent approval, by NERSA, of an Eskom tariff
19 April 2016
Ingonyama Trust Board & CRLR on their 2016 Strategic Plans; Analysis of Department’s performance: briefing by DPME & AGSA, with Deputy Speaker & Deputy Minister
The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation briefed the Committee on its assessment of the performance of the Department of
19 April 2016
SA farmers confident of increasing investment despite drought
Farmers in SA, which produces about a fifth of the continent’s meat and corn, are confident about increasing investment despite the
19 April 2016
Top Africa Corn Grower Unmoved by $1.1 Billion Drought Need
Farmers in South Africa, which produces about a fifth of the continent’s meat and corn, are confident about increasing investment
19 April 2016
South Africa farms may need $1.15 billion rand to recover from drought - industry group
South Africa's farming sector may need up to 18 billion rand ($1 billion) over the next three years in financial assistance to recover
19 April 2016
South Africa to establish Agri-Parks amid worsening drought
One of the strategic objectives of the parks is to”bring under-utilized land (especially in communal areas) into full production within
19 April 2016
SADC to Co-Operate On Drought
Southern African Development Community (Sadc) member states have been challenged to urgently implement measures to mitigate the effects
18 April 2016
Conservation can competitively stimulate development
South African National Parks (SANParks) and the Department of Environmental Affairs have announced the findings of a two-year pilot
13 April 2016
ECPTA flying the EC flag at the World Travel Market Africa
The Eastern Cape province is a worthy opponent as far as the best authentic experiences go in South Africa, as such the Eastern Cape
13 April 2016
Focusing in on a little bit of paradise
As we drive through the reserve — without another vehicle in sight and surrounded by acacias and red Kalahari earth — for the most
13 April 2016
R7m upgrade for Thornybush Collection
The Thornybush Luxury Game Lodge Collection consists of various four- and five-star lodges, located in the 14 000 hectare Thornybush
13 April 2016
Search for common ground in land-reform debate
WHAT is the courageous conversation we are not yet having with the unknown future — the world that lies over the horizon, but has not
8 April 2016
Solar farm project a saving grace for De Aar community
Solar Capital, the renewable energy company behind the largest solar farm ever completed in the Southern Hemisphere, Africa and the
7 April 2016
SA wants more Saudi renewable energy investment
South Africa is looking for more investments in renewable energy from Saudi Arabia. Following a state visit to the Middle East country,
7 April 2016
Agri Parks status report; RAMA Communal Property Association update; Adoption of Committee report on Department's Strategic Plan 2016, in presence of Deputy Minister
The Committee, in the presence of the Deputy Minister, was firstly given a progress report on the Agri Parks. programme, with the
7 April 2016
