Despite the increase in the numbers of dwellings in informal settlements, the City's Fire and Rescue Service recorded fewer fires in informal settlements in 2009 compared to previous years. [ad#Google Adsense 125x125 Blog Post]During the course of 2009, a total of 3 780 individual informal dwelling units out of approximately 84 000 were affected by fires. The causes of the fires vary from the illegal use of electricity to malfunctioning heating and cooking devices. Isolated cases of arson … [Read more...]
City Appeals for Fire-awareness in Informal Areas
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Blue Downs Pool Makes a Splash
21 February, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Residents of Blue Downs and its surrounding areas are already reaping the benefits of a brand new swimming pool where they can cool off from the summer heat and learn how to swim and train – while also being secure in the knowledge that the facility they're enjoying has no adverse effects on the environment. [ad#Google Adsense 125x125 Blog Post]The new indoor swimming pool was officially opened on Thursday 4 February by Cllr Garin Cavanagh, Chairperson: Community Services Portfolio … [Read more...]
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Cape Town attracts R1,24 billion in investment
30 January, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town has excelled by outperforming all of its service delivery targets for the financial year ending on 30 June 2009. Tabling the 2008/09 Annual Report at the first Council meeting for 2010, Executive Mayor Dan Plato said that the City had achieved record levels of expenditure, as well as its sixth consecutive unqualified audit. Over the past financial year, it had also attracted R1,24 billion in investment. "These results confirm the effectiveness of the City's strategy … [Read more...]
R1.8 million technology and innovation boost for Cape Town
30 January, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City has announced the launch of the Cape Town Entrepreneurship Competition 2010 to recognise and expand entrepreneurship in Cape Town. Funding of R1,8 million was approved by the Council at its meeting on Wednesday 27 January. Of this, R600 000 will be used to fund the competition and R1,2 million will be used for the long-term development of Cape Town's entrepreneur networks. The competition will focus on technology and innovation in the fields of biotechnology, telecommunications … [Read more...]
Small Business Week to focus on opportunities
9 November, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Thinking of starting a small business but don't know how to go about it? Or are you an entrepreneur who needs some guidance on how to take your business idea forward? Then Small Business Week 2009 is the place for you. This week long event, which takes place from from 17-19 November, is one of the best platforms for business owners (including those who aspire to own their own businesses) to showcase developmental initiatives and establish networks. Organised by the City of Cape Town in … [Read more...]
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