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Minister of Trade Industry and Competition, Minister Ebrahim Patel delivers keynote address at the NAACAM show 2023.
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Ebrahim Patel, delivering a keynote address at the NAACAM show 2023 in Pretoria, where he outlined government initiatives aimed at growing the ...
Deputy Minister Majola keynote address at the BRICS Inward Buying and Investment Mission in Gauteng.
Inward Buying and Investment Mission a Catalyst for Economic Growth – Deputy Minister Majola The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Mr Fikile Majola says the Inward ...
A further 6 Month Prohibition of Exports of waste and Scrap Metal HS 7204 &7404
The published government gazette No. 48 791 prohibiting the export of waste and scrap metal for ferrous and copper (HS codes 7204& HS codes 7204 and their sub-categories). The additional ...
Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy
The 2022 State of the Nation Address by the President highlighted the strategic importance of positioning South Africa as a global leader in the Green Hydrogen market. Consequently, the green ...
Film and Television Interpretation Note 02/2021
BACKGROUND To provide further clarity on the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) compliance requirement for a Special Purpose Corporate Vehicle (SPCV) and Holding company. the dtic’s criteria for the ...
Infrastructure-led growth and youth entrepreneurial development support – urgent socio-economic priorities for South Africa’s economic recovery
Infrastructure-led growth and youth entrepreneurial development support - urgent socio-economic priorities for South Africa’s economic recovery Focus area: Strategic policy response to address low economic growth trend in South Africa ...
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An Opportunity to Increase your Company's Exports and Turnover!
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.
CALL FOR ENTRIES 2023
Media Release
September 20, 2023
South African government welcomes announcement on local production of insulin
The South African government welcomes the announcement by the global pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk, that it will produce insulin in South Africa. The announcement was made in New York, United
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September 19, 2023
Cable Manufacturing Company Creates Jobs Through Expansion of Manufacturing Facility
A Vereeniging-based cable manufacturing company aims to create jobs for locals through the expansion of its cable manufacturing facility starting from October 2023 to 2025. M-TEC is one of the
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September 19, 2023
Automotive skills development project solidified through MOU
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise the establishment and functioning of the National Quality and Productivity Network (NQPN) for
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September 14, 2023
Increase and Diversify Exports to Cover More Value Added Products to Vietnam – Deputy Minister Gina
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Nomalungelo Gina says it is important to increase and diversify the South African exports to Vietnam in order to cover more
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September 13, 2023
Use of Timber Must be Promoted in the Construction – Deputy Minister Gina
Both the government and the timber sector must commit to promoting the introduction and holistic use of timber in the local construction industry as timber has a transformative potential that
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September 12, 2023
Minister Patel’s Briefing on the Impact of Black Industrialists in Food and Energy Sectors
The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Mr Ebrahim Patel today addressed the Portfolio Committee, highlighting the significant strides achieved by the Black Industrialists (BIs) Policy within the food and
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September 12, 2023
Minister Patel Welcomes BENTELER Expansion
The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Mr Ebrahim Patel, welcomes the expansion of the BENTELER South Africa plant in Port Elizabeth. This development represents a significant milestone in South
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September 12, 2023
Key Note Address by Deputy Minister Gina at the Timber National Conference
The chairperson of York Timbers, Dr Schalk Grobbelaar. Dean of University of Pretoria EBIT Faculty, Professor Wynand Steyn. Pretoria Institute for Architects (PIA) Executive Director, Mr. Mauneen van Wyk. Saw
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September 11, 2023
Renewable Energy Investment Advancing Job Creation in North West
South African-owned SOLA Group is making notable strides with the construction of what is said to be Africa’s largest renewable energy project under a corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), in
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September 8, 2023
MEC Monama Urges Small Businesses to Take Advantage of Opportunities Offered by Special Economic Zones
The MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs in Limpopo, Mr Rodgers Monama, has urged small businesses in the province to take advantage of the myriad opportunities that are
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