News in South Africa 17th August: 1. Investment in woman-owned businesses: The Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) wants to invest R150 million in emerging black-owned businesses. The MIC, through its venture capital initiative, MIC Khulisani Ventures, has launch the second window of applications to support what it calls high growth potential and innovative businesses. It is offering […]
Five Newsworthy Things in SA 2nd August 2022:
News in South Africa 2nd August: 1. Visa processing delayed: Visa processing delays are frustrating South Africans who are looking to travel abroad, with appointments for interviews with the United States (US) consulate only available from February 2023. “Visa availability continues to be a struggle for travellers,” warned corporate and online travel management company Rennies […]
Five Newsworthy Things in SA 5th May 2021:
News in South Africa 5th May: 1. Unions striking water supply: Rand Water has given assurance that it’s highly unlikely water supply will be impacted if the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) goes on a protected strike – but a union representative says it’s a case of “wait and see”. Samwu has announced that […]
