The Eurozone
Johannesburg – South Africa’s economy is improving but is vulnerable to problems in the Eurozone, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. [Read more…]
Targeted budget deficit is achievable
April 13, 2012 By 1 Comment
Pretoria – South Africa’s targeted budget deficit is achievable, says Deputy Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene.
The Deputy Minister was responding to scepticism over whether government’s targeted budget deficit of 4.6% in 2012/13 is achievable. [Read more…]
SA to BRICS Business Forum
March 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
BRICS
Pretoria – Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) has confirmed that it will be sending a delegation of over 50 companies to South Africa’s second BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, India, which kicks off on Wednesday. [Read more…]
South Africa woos Japanese business
March 25, 2012 By 1 Comment
Toyota Kaw-Zulu Natal
Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Dr Zweli Mkhize has arrived in Osaka on an official visit aimed at getting companies in Japan to invest in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Mkhize, who is accompanied by Economic Development and Tourism MEC Mike Mabuyakhulu, said meetings had been lined up with companies involved mainly in the automotive manufacturing sector. [Read more…]
Draft financial services sector code gazetted
March 19, 2012 By 1 Comment
Black Economic Empowerment
Pretoria- The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies, has gazetted the Phase II Draft Financial Services Sector Code in terms of Section 9 (5) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act 53 of 2003. [Read more…]
SA companies showcase in Brazil
March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Trade and Investment
South African enterprises are proving their mettle by showcasing their abilities and experiences gained over the course of hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup at the Investment and Trade Initiative (ITI) currently taking place in Brazil. [Read more…]
Metal coating plant opened
March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Metal Coating Plant
Pretoria – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies opened the R1 billion metal coating facility operated by Safal Steel in Cato Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal on Monday. [Read more…]
DTI moots small business census
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
DTI moots small business census
Cape Town – The Department of Trade and Industry wants to run a regular small business census to help improve its support and funding to the sector as part of a revised policy to boost support to small businesses. [Read more…]
Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2012
February 6, 2012 By 1 Comment
Africa Mining Indaba
Cape Town 6 February, 2012, This year pre-registered 7,200 delegates have registered to attend the 18th annual Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, which is an increase of 20% or 1,200 more delegates, compared to the previous year. The event, which takes place from the 6th to the 9th February, has also attracted 130 media representatives from all over the world. [Read more…]
SA, France bolster relations
February 5, 2012 By 1 Comment
South Africa - France Business Relations
Pretoria – Top officials from South Africa and France have met in Pretoria to map a way forward on how to deepen political and economic relations between the two countries. [Read more…]
