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SIAL Paris – The International Food Exhibition 2026 Paris, France 17 – 21 October 2026
the dtic invites exporters interested in attending the 2026 SIAL Paris International Food Products Exhibition from 17 – 21 October to apply to be a South African National Pavilion participant ...
Invitation to Participate in the South African Pavilion at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD) 2026 16 – 20 September 2026, Centurion, City of Tshwane, South Africa
The Africa Aerospace and Defence 2026 (AAD) exhibition will take place at AFB Waterkloof in Centurion, City of Tshwane from the 16 – 20 September 2026 and will once again ...
South Africa Trade Agreements
South Africa is party to several strategic trade agreements that open access to high-growth markets, reduce tariffs, and position local exporters for new opportunities across Africa and the world.
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Unlocking Investment in the Northern Cape
The Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference which ran from 13 – 15 April 2026 coincided with the launch of the Northern Cape-based InvestSA One Stop Shop. This launch is ...
One entry point. One number. Government working for you
The Fusion Centre is an intervention designed by the dtic to serve as South Africa's intake point for investment-related regulatory bottlenecks. The Fusion Centre provides domestic and foreign investors with ...
Update on the AfCFTA
The AfCFTA is a flagship project of the African Union, designed to tackle Africa’s low global trade participation. While Africa makes up 17% of the world population, it currently accounts ...
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Calls for Industrial Parks Development to Reverse Population Migration to Urban Areas and Support Economic Growth
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi says there is a need for the development of industrial parks to reverse population migration to urban areas, and
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Deputy Minister Abrahams to Attend the 6th Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) and Botswana-South Africa Business Forum
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Alexandra Abrahams, will attend the 6th Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission and deliver remarks at the Botswana–South Africa Business Forum in Gaborone
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Deputy Minister Abrahams Participates in NCOP “Taking Parliament TO THE People” Programme in North West
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Alexandra Abrahams, has participated in the National Council of Provinces’s (NCOP) “Taking Parliament to the People” programme in the Matlosana Municipality in
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Government Seized with Work to Break Market Entry Barriers to Deconcentrate SA’s Economy – Minister Tau
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, says his department has made it its priority to de-concentrate the South African economy through the national Industrial Policy. He
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Minister Tau to designate the Fetakgomo SEZ following cabinet approval
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, will designate the Fetakgomo Tubatse Special Economic Zone (FTSEZ) following Cabinet support and approval. The SEZ is located in the
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Transformation of the economy is essential, we cannot be apologetic about it- Minister Tau
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau says the transformation of the South African economy is critical, and there is no room for apology in pursuing it.
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Minister Tau Expresses Satisfaction About the Progress at Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau visited the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone in KwaZulu-Natal today and expressed confidence and satisfaction in the impact of the
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Deputy Minister Godlimpi welcomes stakeholders’ commitment to implementation of poultry master plan
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi has welcomed the commitment of stakeholders to implement Phase 2 of the Poultry Masterplan. Godlimpi hosted the Executive Oversight
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Government Welcomes China’s Zero-Tariff Announcement for African Exports
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau welcomes the announcement by the Government of the People’s Republic of China regarding the introduction of a temporary zero-tariff preference
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