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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 ...
Minister Tau Delivers Welcome Remarks at the opening of Saudi – SA Business Forum
Minister Tau Delivers Welcome Remarks at the opening of Saudi – SA Business Forum ...
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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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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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Government Welcomes R160 Million Investment in Optical Fibre Cable Manufacturing Plant in Kwazulu-Natal
The South African Government has welcomed a major investment in the country’s digital infrastructure, with the announcement of a R160 million expansion of the Yangtze Optics Africa Cable optical fibre
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the dtic to Host First SA G20 Trade and Investment Meeting
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host South Africa’s first G20 Trade and Investment Working Group meeting from 18-20 March 2025. The Trade and Investment Working
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the dtic Partners with Greater Letaba Municipality to Empower Entrepreneurs
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the Greater Letaba Local Municipality will host an interactive business seminar at the Senwamokgope Community Hall, in Sekgosese,
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Digital Business Visa Recommendation Application Process to Enhance Efficiency Goes Live
The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (the dtic) has launched the Business Visa Recommendation System (VRS), an online platform for business visa recommendation applications—for all foreign business owners applying
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Furniture Design Competition Winning Company Hails the dtic Initiative for Fostering Innovation
Eden Sleep Innovation, a bed-making company, is in a celebratory mood after walking off with the first prize in the manufacturing category for its hybrid flatpack bed base design, at
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South Africa and Chile to Strenghten Trade And Cooperate on Decarbonisation and Critical Minerals
In order to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations between the countries, South Africa and Chile agreed to cooperate in areas of trade and industry promotion, value chains, decarbonisation and
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