Government is seeking to industrialise the South African economy through the Black Industrialists Programme. This was said by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies during a round-table discussion with the Black Business Council (BBC) that was held Read the full story
Leading women scientists and promising young researchers were honoured at the 18th edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Ceremony at the Maison de la Mutualité in Paris, France. Irina Bokova, director general of UNESCO, and Jean-Paul Agon, chairman Read the full story
By Harry Welby-Cooke Spend some time with your friends around the braai and everyone, at some stage, wants to do their own thing and venture off into Entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, less than 6% of the population ever will. Why is that? Read the full story
On 7 April, the Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) will launch the free ‘Women in Business’ (WIB), as a 10-week programme to help participants develop robust tech strategies, as well as gain useful insight into using digital tools that Read the full story
As a challenge fund, the Energy and Environment Partnership Programme with Southern and East Africa (EEP S&EA) (http://www.EEPAfrica.org) is seeking high-quality applications for projects in the two regions that can contribute to the reduction of poverty by promoting inclusive and Read the full story
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has launched its Mercedes-Benz Learning Academy (MBLA). The MBLA is a culmination of a R130 million joint investment by MBSA and the National Treasury’s Jobs Fund, which was signed in 2014. The grant agreement signed by Read the full story
The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Mzwandile Masina says one of the factors contributing to the slow pace of economic transformation is fronting. Masina was speaking at the Broad–Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) conference on fronting practices held Read the full story
The City of Johannesburg in conjunction with Joburg Market, Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and Gauteng Growth Development Agency (GGDA), The Department of Trade and Industry (dti), Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD), South African Development Community (SADC) Read the full story
The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Mzwandile Masina, has appealed to fashion designers to use their creativity and talent to change the lives of members of their communities. Masina was speaking at a certification ceremony that was hosted by Read the full story
Small and medium agroprocessing businesses in Johannesburg are looking forward to the launch of the Johannesburg Export Market Exhibition, a platform where they will display their products to potential customers in African countries. The event will take place on from 5 Read the full story
