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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 ...
Furniture Design Competition – Call for Entries 2026
Call For Entries 2026 Are you a South African professional designer or design student? Do you believe furniture should improve our quality of life, be functional, and complement the space ...
Welcome Address by Minister Parks Tau (MP), at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference, Sandton JHB
SALUTATIONS Programme Directors, His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, His Excellency, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Mr Wamkele Mene, Premiers, MECs, and Executive ...
Export Support Desk
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has established an Export Support Desk, which will serve as a direct point of contact for companies affected by the US ...
Call for Applications by Suitable Candidates for Appointment to the Board of Directors of the Transformation Fund (X4 Members))
The Transformation Fund Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), formally registered as the NEF Corporation SOC Ltd (registration number 2002/025515/30), is appointed by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) ...
Notice to All Registrants, Stakeholders and Members of the Public
Due to a rapid increasing number of fraudulent certificates received by suppliers, the National Liquor Authority (NLA) has introduced an integrated QR Code mechanism and online licence verification that will ...
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Minister Tau to Launch Northern Cape One Stop Shop for Ease of Doing Business
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau will officiate the launch of invest South Africa’s One Stop Shop (OSS) in the Northern Cape on 13 April 2026.
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Minister Tau Insists B-BBEE Remains an Imperative and Critical Redress Instrument in SA
In conversation about the overall state of the South African economy and global trading environment, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau says the Broad Based Black
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Minister Tau Continues on Investment Drive
On the heels of the successful sixth South African Investment Conference, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau has continued to mobilise business leaders to invest in
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Deputy Minister Godlimpi Accelerates Efforts with Re-Opening of KZN Sugar Mills Ahead of the Sugarcane Crushing Season and Signing of the Sugar Industry Master Plan Phase 2
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi, will this week visit sugar mills in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in preparation for the reopening of the Sugarcane Crushing Season
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Aviation Industry to Unlock Cape Winelands Economic Potential – Deputy Minister Abrahams
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Alexandra Abrahams says the aviation industry has a huge potential to unlock the Cape Winelands economy once the International airport is
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Welcome Address by Minister Parks Tau (MP), at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference, Sandton JHB
SALUTATIONS Programme Directors, His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, His Excellency, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Mr Wamkele Mene, Premiers, MECs, and Executive
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the dtic to Lead Interactive Public Consultation Sessions on the Designation of the Proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone in Sedibeng District
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), together with the Gauteng Provincial government and the Local Municipalities of Lesedi and Midvaal will host interactive public consultations on the
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South Africa’s Furniture Sector Must Adapt and Innovate- Deputy Minister Abrahams
As global trends in technology, sustainability, and shifting consumer behaviour continue to transform industries, South Africa’s furniture sector must evolve through adaptation and innovation. This was emphasised by the Deputy
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Turning Public Investment Into Jobs: Deputy Minister Abrahams Impressed with the dtic-Funded Manufacturing Success
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Alexandra Abrahams has expressed satisfaction at seeing the tangible outcomes of the funding from the department. Abrahams was visiting the Décor
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