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James Matthews praised for his immense contribution
African National Congress Veteran, and the NEC member, Pallo Jordaan said that the late legendary writer and anti-apartheid Activist, James…
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DTIC says SA likely to produce its first electric vehicles from 2026
South Africa’s government has made it clear that due to the current energy crisis, and coal-dominated grid, it is too…
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Ebrahim Patel: Agoa needs to be updated to address African challenges
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel said some trade ministers from the Sub-Saharan region and the US have agreed to…
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Patel hints at big announcement over AGOA
Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Ebrahim Patel has hinted at a big announcement in Washington this week, over the…
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Minister Patel: Africa’s infrastructure challenges also an investment opportunity
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel says Africa’s infrastructure challenges don’t have to get in the way of the continent’s…
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Local scrap dealers fear trade ban will ruin them
Pietermaritzburg scrap dealers say the ban on the trade in scrap copper and ferrous metal for six months will cripple…
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Minister Ebrahim Patel to open the Annual Manufacturing Indaba in Sandton
Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel will open the Annual Manufacturing Indaba in Sandton on Tuesday. The Manufacturing…
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SA hails COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver
South Africa hailed a WTO agreement to allow developing countries to start producing their own COVID-19 vaccines following a near…
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Doris Tshepe appointed head of Competition Commission
Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Ebrahim Patel has appointed Doris Tshepe as the new head of the Competition Commission.…
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Trade and Industry Minister seeks dismissal of Lotteries Commission Board
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel is looking to fire the board of the National Lotteries Commission. This comes after…
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45 of 152 economy investment projects completed so far, says Patel
Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Ebrahim Patel on Monday said of the 152 investment announcements made at investment conferences…
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Ebrahim Patel to appear before SAHRC hearings into July unrest
The Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel will on Friday morning appear before the South African Human Rights Commission’s…
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Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel tests positive for COVID-19
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the second time the minister has…
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Govt to disburse R1.5 bn in relief funds following July riots, says Ebrahim Patel
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel said they had approved applications amounting to R1.5 billion for relief following the July…
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Trade Department sets up R3.9 billion to help businesses rebuild
Department of Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel said on Thursday that they had set up a R3.9 billion package…
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SA unrest: Govt set to assist businesses affected by looting with capital and machinery
Qualifying businesses affected by the looting that took place in parts of South Africa can look forward to assistance with…
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Minister Patel: SA making progress in bringing workers into ownership in private sector
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel said the country was making progress in bringing workers into ownership and representative structures…
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COVID-19: Competition Commission’s work made an impact during pandemic
A study conducted by the Competition Commission revealed that its work had a significant impact during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially…
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Ebrahim Patel calls for waiver of COVID vaccine IP rights
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel says they’ve made a proposal to the World Trade Organization to relax IP…
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Several govt initiatives under way to focus more on local trade, says Minister Patel
Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel said that the government was doing its best to build and stimulate growth…
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