Black industrialists programme to grow SA economy

Black industrialists programme to grow SA economy

Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina says the department has so far registered 18 qualifying black industrialists in a range of sectors to grow the South African economy. “We will continue to accept applications from industrialists, as we have set a...
Working to transform the economy

Working to transform the economy

Pretoria – Government and its social partners continue to work towards transforming the South African economy so as to address unemployment and other challenges, says President Jacob Zuma. “Government, along with our social partners, continues to work hard to...
Steps needed to curb labour unrest

Steps needed to curb labour unrest

Pretoria – Government, trade unions, business and civic leaders need to take bold steps to resolve unrest in the mining sector to reduce the impact on the economy. Opening a debate on the National Treasury budget vote in Parliament on Tuesday, Finance Minister Pravin...
NDP a vision to boost growth

NDP a vision to boost growth

Johannesburg – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has singled out the National Development Plan (NDP) as a vision for his department to boost economic growth and to eliminate poverty through creating jobs. “The NDP is our vision … and we also have programmes...
Zuma assures investors

Zuma assures investors

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has called on the South African delegation attending the World Economic forum in Davos, Switzerland, to present a united voice to assure investors that the country remains in good hands. He told businesspeople at the gathering...