Tag: economic development
Bellville Business Expo 2024: Unleashing new opportunities for growth and networking
The Bellville Business Expo is back for its second annual run, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Originally set for August, the event has been...
UK announces new support for southern african rail
THE UK Government announced key initiatives to support regional development, trade, and investment in rail infrastructure at the 2024 conference convened by the Southern African Railway Association (SARA) in Johannesburg.
British High...
James Vos Outlines Economic Growth Plan in 2024/25 Budget Speech
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, James Vos, delivered this speech at the council meeting on 31 May 2024, marking the passing of the new financial year’s budget. This...
Western Cape appoints historic first female Head of Treasury
Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger has announced the appointment of Ms Julinda Gantana as the Head Official of the Western Cape Provincial Treasury, a historic first.
“Ms Gantana...
Successful inaugural Plastics Portfolio Committee meeting convenes in Cape Town
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry took a significant step towards fostering sustainable growth and economic development in the province by hosting the first-ever Plastics Portfolio Committee meeting in Cape...
“SA can unleash agriculture’s growth potential” – Sihlobo
IT’s been just over one year since South Africa launched its Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP), touted as an inclusive growth strategy for the agricultural sector. A framework was submitted to...
Western Cape Government adopts Coastal Management Programme
ANTON Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning recently gave notice of the adoption of the Western Cape Provincial Coastal Management Programme 2022–2027.
“The Coastal Management Programme...
RCL FOODS recognised for ‘Excellence in Sustainability’
RCL FOODS has been presented with an Environmental Certificate for Excellence in Sustainability from CHEP, recognising that the company has reduced its CO2 emissions by 56%, its wood usage by 71%,...
Western Cape launches Africa Agriculture Strategy
On Friday, 27 May 2022, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture launched its Africa Agricultural Strategy for the Western Cape.
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer said that the strategy...
Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone strengthens stakeholder engagement
Last week Ms Kaashifah Beukes, CEO, Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone, on behalf of the Board and Management, hosted a stakeholder and investor networking event at the Blue Bay Lodge in...
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