As 1.5 milion workers in the South African economy returned to work this week, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has met with representatives of the clothing textile, footwear and leather sector. Monday’s virtual meeting with the sector was held to review the readiness of shops and factories for the new Level 4 lockdown which kicked in on 1 May. “The meeting agreed to develop a common framework on implementation of COVID-ready workplaces that can serve as a … [Read more...] about Patel meets with clothing industry
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R1.2 Billion Investment into next generation bakkie
Today Isuzu Motors of Japan confirmed that it will be investing R1.2 billion into the next generation bakkie programme in South Africa, while an additional total local content value of R2.8 billion will be generated through the lifecycle of the programme. This milestone development follows Isuzu's take over last year of the company's light commercial vehicle operations as well as the balance of shareholding in the trucks business. This decision saved 1000 direct jobs, 4000 jobs through its … [Read more...] about R1.2 Billion Investment into next generation bakkie
Ebrahim Patel Pops in to Isuzu
During this courtesy visit the Ministers met with Isuzu CEO and MD, Michael Sacke, third left, to discuss key priorities relating to the business. With them are Elvis Hermans, Isuzu Motors South Africa Executive Human Capital, Denise van Huyssteen, Executive Corporate Affairs, Business Strategy and Legal and Celestin Ndhlovu, Manager, Business Strategy. Isuzu Motors South Africa was launched in January 2018 when Isuzu Motors Limited took over the company's light commercial vehicle operations … [Read more...] about Ebrahim Patel Pops in to Isuzu
IDC Commits to Ploughing Billions into Green Economy
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has committed R25 billion to new investments in the green economy over the next five years. The announcement was made by Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel on Tuesday in Parliament. Addressing the National Assembly, Patel said that next week, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will announce further financial commitments that will be made in the Budget to promote opportunities in this sector. "We have started with installation of solar … [Read more...] about IDC Commits to Ploughing Billions into Green Economy
