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Latest News
Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area
South Africa has put in place the legal and the administrative processes for the start of trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on 1 January 2021 following ...
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Remarks by Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition during SONA debate, 17 February 2021
Remarks by Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition during SONA debate, 17 February 2021. Chairperson, Mr President, fellow South Africans I pay tribute to Member of Parliament and ...
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Economic Recovery Programme – Interest Make-Up Scheme Criteria
Economic Recovery Programme - Interest Make-Up Scheme Criteria The COVID 19 pandemic has created profound disruptions to the economy that has negatively affected companies. As part of its Economic Recovery ...
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Global Exporter Passport Programme (GEPP) Introduction to Exporting: Online
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invites you to attend online training of Introduction to Exporting Training of the Global Exporter Passport Programme (GEPP). Introduction to Exporting ...
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the dtic and Microsoft’s Digital Transformation Programme
On 31 October 2019, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) launched its Digital Transformation Programme in partnership with Microsoft South Africa. Microsoft is offering up to 10 ...
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Business process outsourcing a rare success story – Business Day TV
Business Day TV YouTube video published 5 October 2020 ...
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Announcements
An Opportunity to Increase your Company's Exports and Turnover!
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will be participating in various exhibitions, trade shows and National Pavilions to promote locally manufactured products in international markets. The department invites manufacturers and registered exporters to participate in the international trade shows listed in the links below. If your company is competitive in the South African market, has been in business for at least two years and is export ready, it stands to benefit from the dti's Export Marketing and Investment Assistance scheme.

Media Release
April 14, 2021
Deputy Minister Gina to Visit KZN SEZs and Factories to Assess Progress and Impact
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Nomalungelo Gina will visit Special Economic Zones (SEZs), an industrial park, and government-supported factories in KwaZulu-Natal from 19-23 April 2021. The
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April 13, 2021
Special Economic Zones Continue to Thrive Despite Covid -19 Challenges – Deputy Minister Gina
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Nomalungelo Gina says the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Programme continues to successfully drive industrialisation of the country despite the devastating impact
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April 13, 2021
Minister Patel Outlines the Potential Of the South African Green Hydrogen Economy and Sets Out New Role for the IDC
The Hydrogen Economy is a potential “game changer” not just for South Africa, but for the world at large; and South Africa is well positioned to capitalise on the rapidly-developing
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April 9, 2021
South Africa Ranked the Top Global Business Services Sector Location for 2021 and Sector Adds New Jobs to the Economy.
In a boost to business confidence, South Africa has won an award as the top global location for business process services, in a sector that is rapidly expanding locally and
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April 8, 2021
The AfCFTA Must be Seen as a Market Integration Pillar of the Broader Development Integration Agenda – Deputy Minister Majola
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Fikile Majola says that the African Free Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) must be seen as a market integration pillar of
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April 6, 2021
Tongaat Manufacturing Firm Survived Short Time Due to the dtic’s Designation of NSFAS Laptop Bags for 100% Local Production Under PPPFA Regulation
Tongaat based manufacturing firm, Protea Leather Natal has seen the company growth, diversify and become more efficient since its first application in 2011 to the Department of Trade, Industry and
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March 26, 2021
Minister Patel calls for partnerships at BRICS South African Manufacturing Conference
South Africa must rebuild its manufacturing strength to be able to fully benefit from the opportunities in the BRICS markets. This needs to be done through deeper partnerships and careful
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March 25, 2021
the dtic-Supported Mphephu Plaza Opens Doors to Public
The newly-built Mphephu Plaza will open its doors to the people of Siloam near Thohoyandou today after being officially launched yesterday. The new Plaza is an 9000m² economic investment with
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March 16, 2021
Special Economic Zones Will Play Critical Role in Economic Recovery Plan
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Fikile Majola says the Special Economic Zones Programme will play a critical role in the implementation of South Africa’s economic reconstruction
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March 15, 2021
Covid-19 Has Created Opportunities to Devise Innovative Ways to Trade – Consulate General Magabe
The South African Consulate General to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mr Mogobo Magabe says the challenge of COVID-19 has created an unprecedented opportunity to devise innovative responses to new
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