Minister Davies and Deputy Minister Magwanishe to Attend South Africa - France Economic Commission in Paris: The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies and his Deputy Minister Gratitude Magwanishe, will leave this evening for Paris, France to attend the Joint Economic Commission between South Africa and France. The Ministerial Joint Economic Commission will be preceded by the South Africa - France Business Forum which will be attended by business delegations from both countries. The … [Read more...] about Minister Davies and Deputy Minister Magwanishe to Attend South Africa – France Economic Commission in Paris
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J-Bay in the news: Surfing Trendsetters Can Make an Economic Splash
Surfing Trendsetters Can Make an Economic Splash: Wills cites Taghazout, Byron Bay in Australia, Jeffreys Bay in South Africa and Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka that all started out as small surfing towns. While it's well understood that natural phenomenon like rivers and fertile soil have always mattered ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Surfing Trendsetters Can Make an Economic Splash
The Research Community Keen to Showcase Latest Research Output in Economic Development at ERAN Conference
The Research Community Keen to Showcase Latest Research Output in Economic Development at ERAN Conference: Leading research minds in South Africa are frantically placing finishing touches on to their research papers in anticipation of the 2nd Economic Research Advisory Network (ERAN) conference that will be held in Bloemfontein, Free State Province from 8 – 10 March 2017. The Annual Conference which is in its second instalment, will be hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry … [Read more...] about The Research Community Keen to Showcase Latest Research Output in Economic Development at ERAN Conference
African Corridor Management Alliance to strengthen economic corridors
African Corridor Management Alliance to strengthen economic corridors: The Economic Commission for Africa, through the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) is holding a meeting in collaboration with the Walvis Bay Corridor Group and other Corridor management Institutions (CMIs) to establish the African Corridor Management Alliance. The Alliance is expected to coordinate the sharing of best practices and other strategies in support of the development and management of economic corridors on the … [Read more...] about African Corridor Management Alliance to strengthen economic corridors
Activity in African capital markets shows significant decline in 2016 amidst economic uncertainty and global political upheaval: PwC report
Activity in African capital markets shows significant decline in 2016 amidst economic uncertainty and global political upheaval: PwC report: 2016 marked a challenging year for African equity markets in the wake of lower economic growth and political upheaval around the globe, largely as a result of the US elections cycle and the Brexit vote. African equity capital markets (ECM) broke a streak of three successive years of growth, recording a decline in overall ECM activity of 28% from 2015 in the … [Read more...] about Activity in African capital markets shows significant decline in 2016 amidst economic uncertainty and global political upheaval: PwC report
Africa Needs to Refocus Its Attention on the Urgency of Economic Diversification – Davies
Africa Needs to Refocus Its Attention on the Urgency of Economic Diversification - Davies: The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies says that the current economic climate has forced South Africa and majority African countries that are commodity dependent to refocus their attention on the urgency of economic diversification, revitalisation of manufacturing and innovation. Davies was speaking during the ‘Investment Dialogue’ session that formed part of Investing in African … [Read more...] about Africa Needs to Refocus Its Attention on the Urgency of Economic Diversification – Davies
How the Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act could stimulate economic growth
How the Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act could stimulate economic growth: The new Act will make benefits available to a much larger proportion of the workforce, and also has the potential to stimulate economic growth. The Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act, which was signed into law by President Zuma recently, has been widely reported on as likely to have a positive effect on the country’s workforce. However, it’s also important to point out it’s potential to help stimulate the economy. … [Read more...] about How the Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act could stimulate economic growth
World Economic Forum (WEF): Sage CEO laments absence of small business issues at Davos
World Economic Forum (WEF): Sage CEO laments absence of small business issues at Davos: CEO Stephen Kelly says small businesses still being ignored by policy makers as big business flocks to Davos Sage launches Forum for Business Builders to give entrepreneurs a voice Global research by Sage (www.Sage.com) highlights that only 33% of small businesses feel represented by politicians in their country’s decision making. The data has been published in the run up to the annual World … [Read more...] about World Economic Forum (WEF): Sage CEO laments absence of small business issues at Davos
Deputy President Ramaphosa to lead the South African Delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland
Deputy President Ramaphosa to lead the South African Delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland on 17-20 January 2017. The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting brings together world leaders from business, government, international organizations, academia and civil society in Davos to discuss the global economy. This year, over 2 … [Read more...] about Deputy President Ramaphosa to lead the South African Delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland
Manufacturing and Diversification of Economy is Key Driver to Attaining Economic Growth – Davies
Manufacturing and Diversification of Economy is Key Driver to Attaining Economic Growth – Davies: The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies says that the manufacturing sector and diversification of the economy is a key driver to attaining South Africa’s economic growth objectives. Davies was speaking at a two-day Manufacturing Indaba Western Cape that is currently underway at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. “We all know that the performance of our economy … [Read more...] about Manufacturing and Diversification of Economy is Key Driver to Attaining Economic Growth – Davies
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the Limpopo Provincial Economic Summit, Polokwane
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the Limpopo Provincial Economic Summit, Polokwane: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will, on Friday, 04th November 2016, address the Limpopo Provincial Economic Summit convened by the Provincial Government at the Ranch Hotel, Polokwane. The Economic Summit will be held under the theme "An Industrialisation Path towards creating sustainable Jobs and Poverty Reduction for Limpopo Province” and will be attended by Premier Stan Mathabathe and … [Read more...] about Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the Limpopo Provincial Economic Summit, Polokwane
Presidents Hollande and Zuma to present the report of the High-Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Presidents Hollande and Zuma to present the report of the High-Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: On Tuesday, 20 September 2016, H.E. Mr François Hollande, President of France, and H.E. Mr Jacob Zuma, President of South Africa, will present the report of the High-Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at a side event during the UN General Assembly in … [Read more...] about Presidents Hollande and Zuma to present the report of the High-Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
J-Bay in the news: Clean Energy Won’t Save Us – Only a New Economic System Can
Clean Energy Won't Save Us - Only a New Economic System Can: Jeffrey’s Bay wind farm in South Africa. Photograph: Nic Bothma/EPA When it comes to climate change, the problem is not just the type of energy we are using, it’s what we’re doing with it. What would we do with 100% clean energy? Exactly what we are ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Clean Energy Won’t Save Us – Only a New Economic System Can
Bittersweet economic impacts of a sugar tax
Bittersweet economic impacts of a sugar tax: Agility Health CEO Patrick Masobe believes concerns that a tax on sugary drinks could lead to job losses needs to be balanced against the economic impact of an increasingly unhealthy workforce. Photo: Agility Health Submissions on the proposed tax on sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) closed recently, with beverage manufacturers voicing concerns that a sugary drink tax could lead to job losses and impact on the economy. While these concerns cannot be … [Read more...] about Bittersweet economic impacts of a sugar tax
Special Economic Zones are a Key Driver to Attaining Industrialisation and Economic Growth – Zikode
Special Economic Zones are a Key Driver to Attaining Industrialisation and Economic Growth – Zikode: Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a key-driver to attaining industrialisation and South Africa’s economic growth objectives. This was said by Deputy Director-General responsible for Special Economic Zones and Economic Transformation at the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), Mr Sipho Zikode. He was speaking during the Western Cape leg of the Special Economic Zone Roadshow that was … [Read more...] about Special Economic Zones are a Key Driver to Attaining Industrialisation and Economic Growth – Zikode
