NEWS
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Powerfuels and Green Hydrogen
Powerfuels are synthetic gaseous or liquid fuels based on renewable hydrogen, which is hydrogen obtained by the electrolysis of water using renewable electricity. Powerfuels are therefore a renewable alternative to fossil fuels (as their use avoids net emissions of CO2), to be used in sectors which may be difficult to decarbonise and may not be easily driven directly by renewables-based electricity. -
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EU Investors’ Responses to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment: A Skills Enhancement Model
The South African government has applied a wide range of localisation policies since the 1990s, largely through state-owned entities. -
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Review of the Draft Public Procurement Bill
On 19 February 2020, the National Treasury released the Draft Public Procurement Bill (“Draft Bill”) for public comments. The overriding purpose of the Draft Bill is to introduce a single regulatory framework for local, provincial and national government and state-owned enterprises; and to create the necessary institutions to ensure the integrity of the procurement system and to address potential violations. The Bill also replaces critical provisions in the existing Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act of 2017 relating to the scoring and award of government tenders. -
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The impact of local content policies on EU exports and investment, and economic transformation in South Africa
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#TEAMEUROPE INVESTMENT RELATED EVENTS
In the lead up to and in support of South Africa’s Investment Conference, which is expected to take place on 18 November 2020, #TeamEurope will be hosting a number of events to highlight the main opportunities and impediments for increased trade, investment and cooperation between South Africa and the EU.
THEMES
GREEN & CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The EU Chamber, supported by policies of the European Union, promotes the transformation towards an inclusive green and circular economy … more
INVESTMENT CLIMATE
A conducive investment climate is essential for a country to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth. It plays a decisive role in attracting national and foreign investments. …more
INDUSTRY 4.0/5G
Within the Industry 4.0 spectrum, the EU positions itself as a key “solution provider” in production technology, digitalization and resource efficiency. …more
AGRICULTURE & MARKET ACCESS
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union and the Southern African Development Community EPA Group came into effect in October 2016. …. more