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PETCO helps turn plastic waste into profit

If you want to make money from waste and need expert advice or to connect with other waste collectors, PET Recycling Company (PETCO) is your go-to place.

The not-for-profit company represents the South African plastic industry’s efforts to have people manage polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste, such as used plastic cooldrink bottles. The organisation operates throughout the country.

Spokesperson Junaid Francis says recycling stimulates the local economy and creates value in waste, which was previously not considered to have value. 

Cannabis market offers new possibilities

Economic opportunities in the cannabis sector are opening up as government entities work together to research and exploit business possibilities in the field.

The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development recently hosted a webinar exploring how small businesses can exploit opportunities in the cannabis value chain.

Report anti-competitive conduct

When there is lack of competition in the economy and only a few players dominate markets, it becomes almost impossible for South Africa to realise inclusive economic growth.

This is why Commissioner Tembinkosi Bonakele of the Competition Commission of South Africa believes that the country needs a more competitive economy to realise growth and job creation.

Rabies can be prevented by vaccination

Most human rabies cases are caused by bites or scratches from an infected animal, which are vulnerable to infection if they have not been fully vaccinated against the disease.

According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), rabies is a fatal viral disease reported in wild and domestic animals, but most cases of rabies in South Africa involve domestic dogs.

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