MPs and Sefa face off over lending
- 26 Apr 2013 00:00 - Stephen Timm
- Non-payments could spiral out of control if the government lends directly to small businesses.
TopTV a pawn in IDC's political game, says shareholder
- 17 Apr 2013 21:51 - Nickolaus Bauer
- The founder of the company that owns TopTV says political interference by the Industrial Development Corporation left the firm facing financial ruin.
Zambia row puts hospital project on ice
- 28 Mar 2013 00:00 - Zarina Geloo
- A vital 'SA-style' facility for Lusaka is on hold while its pugnacious backer and the IDC squabble.
New dye house boosts job creation
- 22 Mar 2013 13:20 - Advertorial Supplement
- Based in Cape Town, Rotex Fabric is a prominent manufacturer of circular knitted fabrics.
Finding a niche most important
- 22 Mar 2013 13:05 - Advertorial Supplement
- Sheraton Textiles manufactures and distributes household linens.
Interventions save jobs
- 22 Mar 2013 12:59 - Advertorial Supplement
- Phoebe and Floyd Designs was established in 1996 by husband and wife team, Bert and Martha Nagel.
How do I apply for funding?
- 22 Mar 2013 12:57 - Advertorial Supplement
- Commonly asked funding questions.
Growing quickly tp compete against imports
- 22 Mar 2013 12:47 - Advertorial Supplement
- Peter Blond & Associates had a different challenge to overcome when compared to other companies in the local industry.
Weaving magic in Mtwalume
- 22 Mar 2013 12:25 - Advertorial Supplement
- Imraan Textile Mills operates a weaving and finishing facility in Mtwalume on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
Growing the local textiles industry
- 22 Mar 2013 11:16 - Advertorial Supplement
- The textiles and clothing unit of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) supports a number of enterprises across the industry.
Southern African projects fuel growth
- 22 Feb 2013 00:00 - Advertorial Supplement
- The cement sector is a big focus area for the IDC; not only in South Africa, but on the continent as well
Namibian cement plant to compete in West Africa
- 22 Feb 2013 00:00 - Advertorial Supplement
- Over a construction period of 22 months, Ohorongo Cement became Africa’s most modern and efficient cement plant.
Paving the road to success
- 22 Feb 2013 00:00 - Advertorial Supplement
- IDC funding helped Bosun to purchase its own premises and mechanize operations.
Chemical sector needs specialist skills
- 22 Feb 2013 00:00 - Advertorial Supplement
- The chemicals sector has specific skills requirements that need to be addressed if its potential is to be realised.
Bliss says, I’ll be MAQ
- 22 Feb 2013 00:00 - Advertorial Supplement
- A small soap manufacturer takes on the big guns with help from the IDC
Local plastics maker bags IDC support
- 22 Feb 2013 00:00 - Advertorial Supplement
- Award-winning business creates more than 400 job opportunities for the local community.
Clearing the space for water
- 22 Feb 2013 00:00 - Advertorial Supplement
- The IDC helps BTC to position itself in a niche sector that is crucial to the country’s development.
Chemicals drive the economy
- 22 Feb 2013 00:00 - Advertorial Supplement
- Replacing fuels with more sustainable options remains a key focus for IDC business unit
