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The Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF)
The Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF) is an initiative aimed at supporting township-based Community Convenience Shops, particularly spaza shops, which play a vital role in South Africa’s informal economy. These ...
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 ...
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Government Spaza Shop Support Fund Awareness Campaign Goes to Mbizana
A country-wide campaign aimed at creating awareness about the Spaza Shop Support Fund goes to Mbizana, Eastern Cape. The campaign, which began today in Kwa-Zulu Natal, is being hosted by
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South Africa’s Exports Under AfCFTA Preferential Terms Steadily Increasing – Deputy Minister Whitfield
Since the start of the preferential trade under African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) on 31 January 2024, South Africa’s preferential exports have steadily increased. The Deputy Minister of
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the dtic Launches Programme to Develop Next Generation of Exporters
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has launched the Next-Gen Exporter Incubation Programme aimed at equipping young entrepreneurs with exporting skills, resources and support that they require
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Government to Embark on Spaza Shop Support Fund Awareness Campaign
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and the Department of Small Business Development (DSDB) will embark on a country-wide campaign aimed at creating awareness about the Spaza
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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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