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African development changes course from aid to investment

African Presidents have been saluted at the inaugural Africa Investment Forum for embracing the continent’s economic growth project, with event organisers on Wednesday saying this will go a long way in attracting tangible investment.

President talks tough on ethnic chauvinism

The National Assembly’s house chairperson of internal arrangements, Thoko Didiza, had to suspend a question and answer session for a few minutes to restore order after an exchange between Members of Parliament went from a series of point of orders to unparliamentary insults.

SA positions itself to attract investment

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has prioritised several key reforms aimed at attracting investment into minerals and petroleum exploration, tourism and agriculture.

Cleaning sector minimum wage review underway

The Bargaining Forum in the contract cleaning sector has proposed revised wages ahead of the review of the current sectoral determination, said the Department of Labour.

SA investment climate is improving

Foreign investment, if targeted and nurtured, can drive economic growth and in turn contribute to much-needed job creation and economic inclusion for all, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Africa Investment Forum kicks off

The African Development Bank’s Africa Investment Forum (AIF), which is a world-class initiative positioned to transform the continent’s economy and infrastructure development landscape, kicks off this morning.

Government intervention revives Glodina

One of South Africa’s largest towel manufacturing companies, Glodina, has resumed operations in Hammarsdale on the outer west of Durban, thanks to government intervention.

Well wishes for Diwali

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africa’s Hindu community a happy Diwali and New Year.

Open the gates and register your farms

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), assisted by Statistics South Africa, has established a project aimed at collecting stats on commercial and non-commercial farmers.