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DTI revises manufacturing incentives

The Department of Trade and Industry has published revised incentives for manufacturers that aim to offer better support to small- and medium-size enterprises, a spokesman said last week. Changes include lowering the caps on incentives for capital investments, green technology and improved resource efficiency.

Amended legislation to ease doing business in South Africa

Amendments to the National Environmental Management and the Mineral and Petroleum Development Acts will soon see a smoother process to licensing in the mining sector, improving the climate for investment in the country.

Plan to boost local industry

Manufacturing has the potential to cut unemployment and boost economies. It is key to growth in Southern Africa, and is a priority of the Industrial Policy Action Plan, which also has a focus on regional co-operation.
SA businesses honoured

SA looks to manufacturing for growth

The latest three-year roll-over of South Africa's Industrial Policy Action Plan focuses squarely on boosting the country's manufacturing sector in order to grow jobs, exports and the production of value added goods, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Incentives boost for SA aquaculture

South Africa's Department of Trade and Industry has launched a R800-million incentive programme for marine and freshwater fishing projects aimed at growing the country's fledgling aquaculture industry.

South African businesses honoured

The Department of Trade and Industry in partnership with Brand South Africa and Proudly South African hosted the Inaugural SA Premiere Business Awards to honour the excellence of these companies in their categories.
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South African businesses honoured

The best South African businesses in various sectors of the economy were showcased at the inaugural SA Premier Business Awards hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry.

South Africa’s industrial policy plan approved

The Cabinet has approved the 2013-2015 Industrial Policy Action Plan outlining government initiatives to accelerate the industrialisation of the South African economy.

Mining and minerals in South Africa

South Africa is a world leader in mining. The country is famous for its abundance of mineral resources, accounting for a significant proportion of world production and reserves, and South African mining companies are key players in the global industry.

Toyota South Africa starts taxi assembly

Toyota South Africa has opened the R70-million Toyota Ses'fikile minibus taxi assembly line at its manufacturing plant at Prospecton in Durban, creating 300 new jobs, and the government is keen for other manufacturers to follow suit.