The City of Johannesburg wants businesses back, and is promising energy security and new developments.
The City of Joburg says that it will publish the first Requests For Proposal for short-term energy supply from the private sector this month.
“The reality is that if Joburg’s economy collapses, it would send significant shockwaves across the country and the continent. cannot be left without energy for hours on end. As the government, we are working so that you can work.” While Sandton and Rosebank, in the main, have benefitted from the degradation of the inner city, the city said that the location still holds economic significance.
“These developments will have to comply with our Green Building Policy as part of our concerted effort to achieve low to net zero carbon performance for all new buildings in Joburg by 2030 while achieving a total net zero performance compliance standard by 2050.
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