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across the country by 0.5 percent, a small but nonetheless significant figure. The company also has much potential to boost the skills profile of the communities it operates in through its dedicated localisation programme. In recognition of this need for increased capacity, Garry Pita said: “It is our intention to strengthen our partnerships to derive greater value from our freight logistics system. We intend to play a positive role in achieving economic growth in South Africa.” Investments: Demand for Transnet’s services is increasing continuously and is set to continue for a long time. This is because economic growth on a national scale must be supported by reliable, cost-effective infrastructure if it is to be lasting. Its responsibility to the well-being of the country is reflected through its implementation of Market Demand Strategy (MDS) which focuses on a seven year capital investment, with a projected total spend of R312 billion Pita is keen to inform us that this “excludes at least R500 billion of operational expenditure, including personnel
“We intend to play a positive role in achieving economic growth in South Africa.”
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– Garry Pita w w w. t r a n s n e t . n e t
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