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Patent system shake up to boost innovation in SA

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Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says government is trying to strike a balance between granting monopoly rights to support innovation, the dissemination of knowledge and addressing socio-economic challenges.

Big plans in store for 4IR, digital economy

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Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Thursday unveil the 4th Industrial Revolution in South Africa (4IRSA) partnership and plans for the inaugural Digital Economy Summit.

SA makes its mark in fisheries economy

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South Africa is no longer a spectator country in the business of the ocean and fisheries economy, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana said on Tuesday.

Government welcomes Rio Tinto investment

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Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has welcomed the announcement by global mining company, Rio Tinto, of the US$463 million investment in the expansion of its Richards Bay Minerals operation in South Africa.

SA investment efforts bear fruit

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South Africa’s investment facilitation efforts have borne fruit, with the country taking home the Investment Promotion Award.

Home Affairs’ services back on track

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The Department of Home Affairs on Monday announced that all its front offices in all the provinces are back online and are providing full services to citizens.

Use electricity sparingly

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Eskom has urged consumers to use electricity sparingly as the demand for power is expected to increase this week as cold weather gets a grip on parts of South Africa.

AARTO Bill ready to be signed by the President

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The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO) Amendment Bill has been passed by Parliament and is now ready to be signed into law by the President.