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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 ...
Furniture Design Competition
Call For Entries 2025 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 ...
Checklist for Cannabis/hemp applications for the dtic incentives
A checklist for evaluating applications for the dtic incentives related to Cannabis and Hemp. Entities involved in the manufacturing of products containing Cannabis or Hemp must adhere to the Cannabis/Hemp ...
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Recognising Intellectual Property as a Strategic Asset Can Contribute to Business Growth and Development – CIPC Manager
Through a coordinated effort of recognising Intellectual Property as a strategic asset, not just a legal right, we can build a more inclusive, innovative and prosperous society, and can also
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Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialisation to Come Under Spotlight in Pretoria
Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialisation will come under spotlight during a colloquium that will be hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the
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South Africa Successfully Hosts First G20 Trade and Investment Working Group Meeting
South Africa, through the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has successfully hosted the first virtual G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting under its G20 Presidency
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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
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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
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G20 Presidency a Great Platform for SA to Champion Africa’s Development – Deputy Minister Whitfield
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Andrew Whitfield says South Africa’s G20 presidency is an opportune time to advocate for investments in Africa’s infrastructure and productive sector,
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Global Consensus on Equal Green Economy Profits is Critical – Deputy Minister Whitfield
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Andrew Whitfield says there is a need for global consensus to ensure that the new opportunities presented by the green economy
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Local Procurement as a Strategic Lever for Economic Growth Highlighted at the 13th Proudly South African Buy Local Summit
Local procurement is more than a policy instrument, it is a strategic lever that drives progressive change, creates jobs, and ensures that belief in South African talent and resilience translates
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the dtic, CSIR and Eastern Cape Arts Council Join Forces to Offer Basic Sewing Training Programme in The Eastern Cape
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Eastern Cape Provincial Arts and Culture Council (ECPACC),
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the dtic and Public Universities South Africa Sign MoU to Advance Export Culture Amongst Entrepreneurs Within the University Sector
The Acting Deputy Director-General of Exports at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Mr Willem Van der Spuy has described the signing of a Memorandum Of Understanding
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