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Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS) – Important Notice
The support is informed by the Electric Vehicles (EVs) White Paper and the objectives outlined in the South African Automotive Masterplan (SAAM). As stated in the SAAM, growing local content ...
Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS) – Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Important Notice
Amendments to the Automotive Production and Development Programme Phase II (APDP2) Information Documents to Cater for the Extension of the Implementation of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Requirements for Automotive ...
the dtic Opens Entries for Black Industrialists and Exporters Awards
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has opened entries for the Black Industrialists and Exporters Awards. The awards ceremony will take place at the Sandton International Convention ...
Black Industrialists and Exporters Conference
The second edition of the Black Industrialists and Exporters Conference is scheduled to take place on 20 March 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre. The conference will recognise business excellence ...
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Invitation to apply for partnership in Business with Germany
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) are jointly offering the Partnering in Business with Germany training programme, led by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. Interested companies are required to attend a mandatory briefing session on 30 April 2024 @ 12-13pm via MS Teams. The application period is from 1 to 10 May 2024.
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May 4, 2024
Minister Patel inaugurates new industrial laundry facility to expand denim production at, Celrose, KwaZulu Natal
The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Mr Ebrahim Patel, today opened a new state-of-the-art laundry facility at Celrose, in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal. The investment in the new laundry facility, will
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April 30, 2024
the dtic recognises the 1.28 million workers covered by its programmes ahead of Workers’ Day 2024
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has adopted several employment generation initiatives with a view to promoting economic transformation and inclusive growth in the South African
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April 25, 2024
Great Need for Small Business Grading System in SA Market –Acting NEF CEO Dayimani
There is a great need for the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) Grading system in the South African market. This is according to the Acting Chief Executive Officer of
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April 18, 2024
Deputy Minister Majola Delighted at Completion of Critical Infrastructure at Rosslyn Automotive Hub
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Fikile Majola is delighted that the critical infrastructure at the Tshwane Automotive City (TAC) and Rosslyn Hub Precinct based in Tshwane
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April 17, 2024
Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Welcomes Volkswagen’s R4 Billion Investment in South Africa
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Minister Ebrahim Patel, has welcomed a new R4 billion investment by Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) in their assembly plant in Kariega, Eastern Cape.
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April 17, 2024
Deputy Minister Majola Welcomes Turkish Business Delegation, Highlights Trade Opportunities
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Fikile Majola, yesterday addressed a delegation of Turkish business leaders at the Turkish Embassy in Pretoria. The delegation arrived in South
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April 16, 2024
South Africa Initiates WTO Dispute against EU Citrus Black Spot Citrus Regulations
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) have announced that SA has requested consultations with the European
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April 15, 2024
Deputy Minister Gina Commends Tiger Brands on its New R300 Million Manufacturing Plant
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Nomalungelo Gina says the new R300 million state-of-the-art Peanut Butter Manufacturing plant by Tiger Brands is a sign of confidence by
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April 12, 2024
Youth-Owned Industrialist Paint Manufacturer Aims to Expand its Footprint in South Africa and Beyond
Beside showcasing their products and services at the second Black Industrialists and Exporters Conference in Sandton last month, the Chief Executive Officer of APCoat, Mr Livhuwani Tshipuke says the biggest
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March 26, 2024
Furniture Design Awards Celebrate Innovation and Growth in South Africa’s Furniture Industry
Yesterday, amidst the atmosphere of the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit, the prestigious Furniture Design Awards Ceremony took centre stage, showcasing the ingenuity and creativity within South Africa’s furniture
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