Tough talk over industrialisation expected

Tough talk over industrialisation expected

Cape Town – As South Africa moves to bolster industrialisation efforts within its own borders, the planned roll out of a giant free trade area across Africa may hit a snag when it comes to negotiating about trade in manufactured goods between member countries, the...

SA, Turkey talk trade

Pretoria – South Africa aims to strengthen trade ties with Turkey, while also looking at the issue of trade barriers, says Deputy President Kgalema… BizForums – Southern Africa How to Start a Home-Based Jewelry Making Business: *Turn your passion...
Economic downturn effects manufacturing

Economic downturn effects manufacturing

Cape Town – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has highlighted that the global economic meltdown and European debt crisis was affecting SA’s manufacturing industry. The minister recently briefed journalists following his department’s presentation of...
Improved EU relations

Improved EU relations

Mbombela – South Africa and the European Union (EU) concluded their annual summit on a positive note – a sign that they could be closer to resolving their differences. The two sides, which have disagreed in the past on the approach to a number of issues...

DTI promotes intra-Africa trade

Pretoria – Supporting intra-Africa trade should be a matter of urgency, says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe. “The recently launched agreement for the establishment of the Tripartite Free Trade Area has made it more urgent to promote intra-Africa...