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Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Saudi Arabia, from 10 – 12 November 2025
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invites interested companies to participate in an Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Saudi Arabia, from 10 - 12 November 2025. The ...
Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Qatar, from 20 – 24 September 2025
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invites interested companies to participate in an Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Qatar, from 20 - 24 September 2025. The purpose ...
Invitation for the public to comment on the draft Consumer Goods and Services Industry Code of Conduct in Terms of the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (No.68 of 2008)
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition published the reviewed draft Consumer Goods and Services Industry, and South African Automotive Industry Codes, in terms of the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 ...
South African Pavilion at Gulfood 2026, Dubai, UAE 26-30 January 2026
Applications are open for companies in the agro-processing sector to participate in the South African Pavilion at Gulfood - the largest food and beverage trade exhibition in the Middle East ...
Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Cairo, Egypt, from 24–30 January 2026
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invites interested companies to participate in an Outward Selling Mission. Targeted sectors: Electrotechnical, Cosmetics and Mining (Technology, Services and Equipment) The closing ...
Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Accra, (Ghana), and Lagos, (Nigeria), from 22 to 29 October 2025
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invites interested companies to participate in an Outward Selling Mission. Targeted sectors: Mining, Infrastructure and Agriculture and Agro-processing. The closing date ...
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KZN Businesses urged to apply for Spaza Shop Support Fund in Large Numbers
Spaza shop owners in Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal, were urged to apply for the Spaza Shop Support Fund, which aims to improve food safety, promote local ownership, and ensure company sustainability in
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Government must be bold and honest about SEZ impact – the dtic SEZ Special Advisor Maoto Molefane
While the South African government has done a lot in terms of developing strategies, building infrastructure, and attracting investment, there is still more that can be done to ensure government
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the dtic to Host Policy Dialogue with CEOs on Draft Spatial Industrial Development Strategy
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host a high-level policy dialogue – an extended Chief Executive Officers’ (CEOs) Forum to facilitate discussion on the draft Spatial
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Free State Businesspeople Urged to Explore Opportunities in Townships and Rural Areas
South Africa’s townships and rural areas are teeming with business opportunities that have attracted people from as far as Asia and East Africa. It is crucial that the South African
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the dtic Making Significant Progress in the Implementation of the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy – Minister Tau
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau says meaningful and tangible progress is being made in the implementation of South Africa’s Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy. He was
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The Clothing and Textile Sector a Strategic Area in Re-Industrialisation Efforts
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Andrew Whitfield says the Clothing and Textile sector has a critical role to play in South Africa’s economic recovery and re-industrialisation
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Mpumalanga Young Entrepreneurs Pin Hopes on Government for Spaza Shop Support
As South Africa celebrates the bravery of the country’s young people this Youth Month, Mpumalanga’s young entrepreneurs have called on government to live up to its commitment and assist them
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Government departments to work with municipalities to unlock business permits bottlenecks
The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (the dtic) and the Department of Small Business Development have committed to engaging with municipalities to unlock bottlenecks hindering spaza shop owners to
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Ehlanzeni to Host Mpumalanga Leg of Spaza Shop Fund Awareness Roadshow
Mpumalanga spaza shop owners will get an opportunity to learn more about how they can access financial and non-financial support from the Spaza Shop Support Fund at an interactive session
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Limpopo Spaza Shop Owners to Get First Hand Information on Spaza Shop Support Fund
The Limpopo spaza shop owners will get an opportunity to learn more about how they can access financial and non-financial support from the Spaza Shop Support Fund at an interactive
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