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
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DHL Regional Conference highlights sector growth opportunities in Africa’s Life Sciences & Healthcare sector
DHL Regional Conference highlights sector growth opportunities in Africa’s Life Sciences & Healthcare sector: ‘Delivering Healthcare to Africa’ DHL’s Annual Regional Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference focused on life sciences & healthcare supply chains to support African growth in the sector Africa highlighted as market with a positive growth trend in healthcare Over 125 healthcare professionals and logistics experts came together last week to discuss … [Read more...] about DHL Regional Conference highlights sector growth opportunities in Africa’s Life Sciences & Healthcare sector
Intra-Africa Trade and Investment Key to the Growth of Africa
Intra-Africa Trade and Investment Key to the Growth of Africa: The future for a sustainable growth and development of Africa depends on increasing the levels of intra-Africa trade and investment within the African continent. This was said by the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Trade Invest Africa (TIA), Ms Lerato Mataboge during a seminar hosted by TIA, an entity of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), and the Gauteng Growth Development Agency (GGDA) in Johannesburg today. … [Read more...] about Intra-Africa Trade and Investment Key to the Growth of Africa
Africa’s Position on Post Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) Forum Report
Africa’s Position on Post Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) Forum Report: The African Ministers of Trade tabled an Africa position in the 15th Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, held on 26 September 2016 in Washington DC, United States. The position is on the report titled “Beyond Agoa: Looking to the future of the U.S. - Africa Trade and Investment” issued by the US on 22 September 2016, as required by Congress in line with the AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act … [Read more...] about Africa’s Position on Post Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) Forum Report
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
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
South Africa’s Hotel and Tourism Sector Set for Steady Growth as Visitor Numbers Continue to Grow: PwC Outlook
South Africa’s Hotel and Tourism Sector Set for Steady Growth as Visitor Numbers Continue to Grow: PwC Outlook: South Africa’s hotel industry is set for steady growth in the next five years driven by an increase in the number of foreign visitors into the African continent. Pietro Calicchio, Industry leader of Hospitality & Gambling, PwC Southern Africa (www.PwC.com), says: “Although the South African economy has weakened considerably, the overall outlook for hotels in South … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Hotel and Tourism Sector Set for Steady Growth as Visitor Numbers Continue to Grow: PwC Outlook
Developing Skills: The Key to Economic Growth
Developing Skills: The Key to Economic Growth: 2015 Future of HR Winners Photo: Strike a pose The global economy has come under strain over the last several years, due to lower commodity prices, a shift in demand as well as services which have all affected South Africa greatly over the last two years. Companies that are weathering the current economic climate are those that operate with strategic efficiency and an eye towards the future. These companies maximise human capital by making sure they … [Read more...] about Developing Skills: The Key to Economic Growth
From Asia to Africa – how the wild tiger population growth offers hope for rhino conservationists
From Asia to Africa – how the wild tiger population growth offers hope for rhino conservationists by Eastern Cape – MyPR: For the first time in 100 years the wild tiger population has risen. It’s a success story viewed as a beacon of hope by South Africa’s rhino conservationists in their fight to combat the wiping out of the species. The triumph of international tiger conservation efforts comes in the face of the additional challenges of deforestation and human wildlife conflict. The poaching … [Read more...] about From Asia to Africa – how the wild tiger population growth offers hope for rhino conservationists
Water color, phytoplankton growth in the Gulf of Maine are changing – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Water color, phytoplankton growth in the Gulf of Maine are changing by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: The amount of dissolved organic carbon from rivers emptying into the Gulf of Maine has increased over the last 80 years, a trend they predict will continue through 2100 if annual precipitation continues to increase, warn researchers. Runoff is changing the color of the seawater, reducing the light available to phytoplankton for … [Read more...] about Water color, phytoplankton growth in the Gulf of Maine are changing – Featured Blog
Inclusive growth and development is critical
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Mzwandile Masina addressing the inaugural Economic Research Advisory Network (ERAN) Conference Photo: thedti The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Mzwandile Masina has called for government and academia to actively engage in the process of searching and identifying sustainable related development models for re-industrialisation and economic growth. Masina made this call during his address at the inaugural Economic Research Advisory Network … [Read more...] about Inclusive growth and development is critical
Emerging voting trends in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality
A MyPE.co.za 'Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality' selected video for you: Research company Ipsos has released its survey on what it calls the "Emerging voting trends in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality". With the local government elections coming up, the Nelson Mandela Bay metro is one of the most contested metro's. For more we cross to our reporter Iviwe Poti in Port Elizabeth. For more News visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news Click … [Read more...] about Emerging voting trends in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality
Contributing to the growth of the country
Local workers from the Colchester area within the Nelson Mandela Bay benefiting from the construction taking place in the Coega IDZ. (left to right - front) Morne Herbst, Richardo Abrahams, Mpumelelo Gqogqani (back) Shane Arnolds & Cheslyn Billet. "I am grateful for this opportunity because now I can put food on the table for my family and pay for my child's school fees as I was not working before," said Cheslyn Billet, 27 year old, general worker at one of the projects. Mpumelelo … [Read more...] about Contributing to the growth of the country
The Recent “Bump” in House Price Growth
FNB's valuers, in their FNB Valuers Market Strength Index (MSI) may in part explain the recent uptick in house price inflation. Examining the Demand, Supply and MSI itself, which reflects the difference between Demand and Supply, we see a still very well balanced residential market. The Valuers' Residential Demand Rating was at a level of 55.8 in November (scale 0 to 100), while the Supply Rating was at a lesser 52.92. This translates into an MSI of 51.44, with the level of above 50 … [Read more...] about The Recent “Bump” in House Price Growth
Downward trend in real house price growth continues
Year-on-year growth in the average nominal value of homes in the various categories of middle-segment housing in the South African residential property market slowed down further across all categories of housing in May 2015. Taking account of the effect of inflation, some real house price deflation was evident in each category of housing in April compared with a year ago. The ongoing declining trend in month-on-month house price growth of the past number of months also contributes to the … [Read more...] about Downward trend in real house price growth continues
