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Thuli Madonsela finds DTI general abused power

Thuli Madonsela finds DTI general abused power

24 Apr 2013 14:19 - Sapa
The public protector has found that Lionel October abused his authority by interfering in the National Consumer Commission's HR management.
Government objects to French firm's attempt to trademark 'rooibos'

Government objects to French firm's attempt to trademark 'rooibos'

22 Feb 2013 12:37 - Staff Reporter
The department of trade and industry has responded to reports that a French company is attempting to trademark "rooibos" in France.
New DTI campaign slammed by activists

New DTI campaign slammed by activists

19 Feb 2013 13:35 - Faeeza Ballim
A campaign to combat underage drinking has been condemned by activist organisations for depicting rape survivors in a guilty light.
Trade and industry: No changes to policy

Trade and industry: No changes to policy

16 Dec 2012 11:30 - Nickolaus Bauer
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has dismissed suggestions of a change to South Africa's industrial and labour policy to spur economic growth.

SA's R100bn industrial action plan

05 Apr 2012 00:00 - Lloyd Gedye
The South African government's latest three-year strategy has aimed to boost manufacturing capacity and create jobs but business is sceptical.

Amended BBBEE Bill to tackle fronting

03 Apr 2012 20:38 - Staff Reporter
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Amendment Bill will put in place measures to tackle fronting.
DTI: State must help manufacturing sector create jobs

DTI: State must help manufacturing sector create jobs

02 Apr 2012 16:57 - Lloyd Gedye
The department of trade and industry launched the industrial policy action plan, saying the manufacturing sector needs to grow and create jobs.
State endorsement of SA firm in Iran to be probed

State endorsement of SA firm in Iran to be probed

28 Mar 2012 15:25 - Staff Reporter
The department of trade and industry has begun an investigation into government letters of support for a South African firm doing business with Iran.
Arcelor cuts irk motor industry

Arcelor cuts irk motor industry

23 Mar 2012 00:00 - Lynley Donnelly
Arcelor Mittal South Africa has decided to halt local production of certain lines and this has the motor industry up in arms.

Advertising booze could be made illegal

08 Mar 2012 18:39 - Staff Reporter
The trade and industry department says there are no definite plans to ban alcohol adverts but all options to curb alcohol abuse are being considered.
Development zones left out in the cold

Development zones left out in the cold

24 Feb 2012 00:00 - Lisa Steyn
Poor departmental planning could explain why the widely touted special economic zones aren't properly funded or up and running.

Doubts over economic zones Bill

20 Jan 2012 00:00 - Lisa Steyn
SEZ offer little detail and don't clarify government's policy, say critics.
Google gives small business a leg up

Google gives small business a leg up

19 Jan 2012 18:19 - Faranaaz Parker
The DTI has thrown its weight behind a Google initiative to get small businesses online and called for big companies to partner with the state.
Local business gets a boost through procurement regulation

Local business gets a boost through procurement regulation

08 Dec 2011 08:55 - Paul Vecchiatto
Government has made regulations effective allowing the trade and industry department to designate that only locally produced services are procured.
SA volatility hurting the rand

SA volatility hurting the rand

13 Nov 2011 16:40 - Staff Reporter
Volatility in the country's exchange rate due to the eurozone debt crisis is hurting the country's competitiveness and may limit economic growth.
Walmart merger will devastate SA job market, says government

Walmart merger will devastate SA job market, says government

05 Oct 2011 07:11 - Staff Reporter
Walmart's acquisition of Massmart will have a "potentially devastating" effect on local jobs, three government departments fighting the merger say.

Customs union gives added economic clout

15 Aug 2011 11:08 -
Rob Davies sets the record straight on the South African government's approach to the Southern Afri­can Customs Union.
Agents paid millions in submarine deal

Agents paid millions in submarine deal

12 Aug 2011 00:00 - Sam Sole
Ferrostaal probe shows submarine deal consortium paid more than $40-million to SA agents whose chief attraction was their influence on politicians.

Government moots investment law

29 Jul 2011 09:31 - Lloyd Gedye
Details are starting to emerge about how the government is planning to manage foreign direct investment.

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