Mandisi Mpahlwa
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Bargaining with independence
A new book by the former head of the Competition Tribunal David Lewis argues that the decision-making ability of competition heads has been destroyed.
SA is gateway to Africa for Russia, says ambassador
South Africa’s ambassador to Russia believes the African powerhouse should be used as a gateway to create business opportunities on the continent.
‘No crisis’ as Presidency officials resign
The Presidency has announced three more departures by senior officials in its office but denied that there was a "crisis".
Putting paid to political debt
Is this President Jacob Zuma’s dream team? Among the five advisers he appointed this week are two failed former Cabinet ministers and an ANC loyalist.
SA car makers to discuss rescue package with govt
South Africa’s trade and industry minister will meet car makers to discuss a rescue package to help limit job losses, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Mpahlwa: No need to change BEE system
There was no need to change South Africa’s broad-based black economic empowerment system, Trade and Industry Minister Mandisi Mpahlwa said on Friday.
Mpahlwa: Economic leadership needed in Africa
Africa’s economic regeneration needs leadership, South Africa’s Trade and Industry Minister, Mandisi Mpahlwa, said on Friday.
Driving foreign investment
Auto manufacturers in South Africa are expected to double vehicle production by 2020 in response to revised government incentives, say experts.
New plan to boost SA vehicle production
Details of an motor vehicle development programme that aims to boost local production to 1,2-million units a year by 2020 were unveiled on Thursday.
Mpahlwa opens R600m aerospace village in Centurion
A R600-million aerospace village was opened in Centurion south of Pretoria by the Minister of Trade and Industry on Tuesday.
Mpahlwa trumpets success in dealing with power crisis
The government has succeeded in dealing with the immediate power crisis, Trade and Industry Minister Mandisi Mpahlwa said on Monday.
Scrapping prices
Steel prices are set to rise this month, bringing the total increases in some product lines to 72% — even though scrap metal prices have fallen.
Investment, skills development crucial
Programmes in industry investment and skills development need to be more vigorously pursued, says Trade and Industry Minister Mandisi Mpahlwa.
Mozambique, SA hold economic meeting
Mozambique and South Africa on Friday agreed to speed up work on new energy-production projects to benefit both countries, South African Trade and Industry Minister Mandisi…
Minister: Black empowerment must factor in export deals
Company black-empowerment levels must be considered before firms benefit from international export agreements, Agriculture and Land Affairs Minister Lulu Xingwana said on Friday.…