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SA manufacturing needs to empower small businesses
Small to medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) are the engine of economic growth and are essential for competitive and efficient economic growth. Research has shown that SMMEs are critical for poverty...
South Africa seeks development models for reindustrialisation
Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina has called on government and academia to join forces in identifying sustainable development models for reindustrialisation and economic growth.
The Deputy Minister was...
DTI delegation to lead business delegation to Zimbabwe
Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina will lead a business delegation to Zimbabwe on a three-legged Investment and Trade Initiative (ITI).
The ITI will take place from 13 to 19 March. It is...
Black Industrialist Programme receives R30bn in pledges
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says the recently launched Black Industrialist Programme has already received pledges in excess of R30bn from development finance institutions.
Davies said this when he...
No surprises in Minister’s address at Mining Indaba
Minister of Mineral Resources, Mosebenzi Zwane, ticked all the right boxes for the mining industry when he delivered the opening address at Mining Indaba in Cape Town this morning. But, according...
SA’s investment bill is consistent with the Constitution
South Africa’s Protection of Investment Act of 2015 provides protection to foreign investors in a manner that is consistent with the Constitution, says the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI.)
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SA businesses urged to take advantage of Gabonese Investment Fund
South African businesses have been called on to take advantage of the Gabonese Investment Fund.
This as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is leading a business delegation on...
WC company optimistic about Uganda trade opportunities
The Business Development Manager of Rukou Beverages, a company based in Durbanville, Cape Town, Willem Hanekom says he is very excited and positive about the prospect of trading and exporting fruit...
Banks to invest billions in agri-parks
Rural Development and Land Reform Minister, Gugile Nkwinti, says the Banking Association of South Africa is to invest R1bn every year in agri-parks to revive the rural economy. The minister said...
FDI plays a large role in developing South Africa’s economy – DTI
Foreign Director Investment (FDI) from the developing world predominantly goes to South Africa, North Africa and oil-exporting countries. As one of the faster growing regions Africa experienced a significant growth in...
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