Renewable energy masterplan gets the green light

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The Renewable Energy Master Plan has been approved for rollout by cabinet – what does this mean for the future of green industrialisation? Is the planned R120bn Gautrain expansion plan wasteful or warranted? A local whisky takes top honours for its craftsmanship. And why Treasury should address the digital elephant in the room to help boost the economy.

1 Apr 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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