SA, Japan sign investment pact

SA, Japan sign investment pact

Pretoria – The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) and the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the two parties collaborate in increasing Japanese investment into South Africa and strengthening...
Dti, DAFF finalise aquaculture programme

Dti, DAFF finalise aquaculture programme

Pretoria – The Departments of Trade and Industry (dti) and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) have finalised the Aquaculture Development and Enhancement Programme (ADEP) which will assist new entrants and existing aquaculture ventures. ADEP is aimed at...
Boost for SA manufacturing sector

Boost for SA manufacturing sector

Pretoria – The launch of the Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (MCEP) has been a major boon to the manufacturing sector, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. “One hundred and eighty-seven projects with grant requests of R2.3...
Cuba economic assistance package

Cuba economic assistance package

Pretoria – Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies met with the Vice-President of the Cuban National Institute of Water Resources, Aymee Aguirre Hernanddez, in Cuba, to discuss implementation of the Economic Assistance Package that South Africa is providing to...
Dti encourages China

Dti encourages China

Pretoria – Trade and Industry Director General Lionel October on Thursday encouraged Chinese companies to invest in South Africa. China has invested significantly in Africa with Chinese manufacturer First Automobile Works investing $100 million to build a...