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Minister Tau Extends the Deadline for the Public Commentary Period on the Draft Transformation Fund Document until 28 May 2025
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Mr Parks Tau, has extended the deadline for public comments on the Draft Transformation Fund Concept Document until 28 May 2025, ...
Minister Tau Publishes Intention to Designate Proposed Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone for Public Comment
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau has today published his intention, in terms of Section 24 (1) of the Special Economic Zones Act No 16 of ...
Minister Tau Publishes the Draft Transformation Fund Concept Document for Public Comment
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau has published the Draft Transformation Fund concept document for a 30-day public commentary period. Members of the public and interested ...
The Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is expanding to include a Pharmaceutical and Vaccine Precinct
The Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is expanding to include a Pharmaceutical and Vaccine Precinct, a move announced by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, on March ...
Cabinet Appoints Mr Simphiwe Hamilton as Director-General of the dtic
The Cabinet has announced the appointment of Mr Simphiwe Hamilton as Director-General of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). A Nelson Mandela Scholar, Mr Hamilton began his ...
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Intellectual Property Protection in the Creative Industry Ensures Economic Success
Supporting the Intellectual Property (IP) protection in the creative industry will ensure that the economy succeeds in producing the know-how and outputs that are of global standards. This was said
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South Africa-Nigeria Private Sector Engagement to Deepen Trade and Investment Relations
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in collaboration with MTN Group, will host the South Africa-Nigeria Private Sector Engagement Session on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, at 13:00.
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Minister Tau Extends the Deadline for the Public Commentary Period on the Draft Transformation Fund Document until 28 May 2025
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Mr Parks Tau, has extended the deadline for public comments on the Draft Transformation Fund Concept Document until 28 May 2025,
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the dtic to Host 2nd SA G20 Trade and Investment Meeting in Western Cape
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host South Africa’s second G20 Trade and Investment Working Group meeting from 6-8 May 2025 in Somerset West, Western Cape.
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CIPC Copyright System Rewards Creators of Music Through Royal Collection and Distribution
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) regulates the neighboring rights in music to ensure that the copyright system rewards creators of music through royal collection and distribution. This was
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South Africa Joins Global Community to Celebrate World Intellectual Property Day
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa), National Intellectual Property Management
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Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone Key in Industrialising Limpopo
The Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Special Advisor at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Mr Maoto Molefane says the proposed Fetakgomo-Tubatse SEZ is key in creating jobs
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R500 Million Spaza Shop Fund an Investment in Grassroot Economy – Minister Tau
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Mr Parks Tau says by launching the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, government is investing directly in the country’s grassroots economy.
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Atlantis SEZ Marks Major Milestone with Official Launch of Zone 1 and SOD Turning for V3 Facility
The official launch of Zone 1 of the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) and the sod-turning ceremony for the Quantum V3 Facility marked a major leap forward for South Africa’s
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Premier Dr Ramathuba and Deputy Minister Godlimpi to lead public participation session on designation of Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone
The Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba and the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi will lead an interactive public participation session on the planned designation
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