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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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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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Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone Key in Industrialising Limpopo
The Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Special Advisor at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Mr Maoto Molefane says the proposed Fetakgomo-Tubatse SEZ is key in creating jobs
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R500 Million Spaza Shop Fund an Investment in Grassroot Economy – Minister Tau
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Mr Parks Tau says by launching the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, government is investing directly in the country’s grassroots economy.
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Atlantis SEZ Marks Major Milestone with Official Launch of Zone 1 and SOD Turning for V3 Facility
The official launch of Zone 1 of the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) and the sod-turning ceremony for the Quantum V3 Facility marked a major leap forward for South Africa’s
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Premier Dr Ramathuba and Deputy Minister Godlimpi to lead public participation session on designation of Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone
The Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba and the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi will lead an interactive public participation session on the planned designation
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South Africa’s Strategic Adaptation to U.S. Tariffs: Advancing National Interests through Policy and Strategy
The new tariff regime arising from the decision by the United States of America (U.S.) which have been directed not only to South Africa, but the entire world necessitates strategic
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Ministers Tau and Ndabeni to Launch the R500 Million Spaza Shop Support Fund in Soweto
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau and the Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Tembisa Ndabeni will launch the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund
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The SADC Region Presents a Wealth of Opportunities for Trade Expansion
With a collective Gross Domestic Product exceeding $720 billion and a consumer base of over 360 million people, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region presents a wealth of opportunities
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the dtic Concludes Successful Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialisation Session
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has concluded a successful two-day Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Commercialisation
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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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