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President's announcements a blueprint for the next five years

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… With much of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech focusing on economic recovery, Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel says the … the President announced seven priority areas to revive economic growth, including economic transformation and job …

State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa

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… left our country with extreme structural problems – both economic and social.   At the same time, we are having to … new administration, we will focus on seven priorities:   - Economic transformation and job creation - Education, skills … urban settlements and for farming.   In the stimulus and recovery package announced last year, we promised to …

Accelerated rural, urban land reform key to growth

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… clear property rights regime is required to ensure faster economic growth. Delivering the State of the Nation Address … turn its fortunes around without a relentless focus on economic growth. “In the immediate term, government will … settlements and for farming,” he said. In the stimulus and recovery package announced last year, government promised to …

Government focused on tackling unemployment

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… creating much-needed jobs. “As a country we have placed economic growth and job creation at the centre of our … significantly contribute to our national goals of socio-economic development in breaking the back of poverty, … Youth Employment Service, Jobs Summit, Economic Stimulus recovery plan and Investment Conference, which are short and …

Young scientists jet off to China for exchange programme

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… research but ultimately ensure that the research yields economic fruit. “We hope that whatever research we will be … for technology development and my research project in the recovery of phosphorus from water also holds much potential …

SA makes its mark in fisheries economy

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… of its own allocation were possible with concurrent recovery of the stocks - was successful and our fishery will … massive jobs creation while at the same time building new economic players within the fisheries sector. “We will …

SA reiterates support for new Zimbabwe

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… commitment to work with Zimbabwe in addressing the socio-economic challenges experienced by the two neighbouring … commendable efforts, in February of this year at the World Economic Forum, South Africa made a call to the international … is the first of many steps needed to support Zimbabwe’s recovery. “South Africa stands ready to render support to …

Nersa grants Eskom 9.4% tariff increase

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… methodology allows Eskom to adjust for the over- or under-recovery of preceding years’ regulated costs and revenues … submitted to it by Eskom and also carried out an economic impact assessment. Among the considerations taken …

Stimulus package to create jobs, boost economy

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… Blade Nzimande has announced a R3.5 billion stimulus and recovery plan with measures that will ensure that government gives priority to the areas of economic activity that will have the greatest impact on … that will be implemented immediately to firstly ignite economic activity, secondly restore investor confidence, …

Proposals to narrow budget deficit from 4.5% to 4% by 2022

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… to support policy priorities, including the President’s economic stimulus and recovery plan, and some non-discretionary and infrastructure …

Mboweni: With determination, we can return to plum times

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… fundamental prescripts: -       Achieving a higher rate of economic growth; -       Increasing tax collection; -       … to regain our fiscal prudence will form the basis of our economic recovery. We will be on our way back to the plum years,” he …

DIRCO stands ready for elections abroad

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… Sisulu also wished Vice President Chiwenga a speedy recovery. “I am informed by our High Commissioner in Harare … sanctions, Zimbabwe will never be able to address its economic challenges, which are compromising the political …

Agriculture continues to create jobs despite tough three years

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… Western Cape Premier Helen Zille says drought recovery has started with provincial agriculture and … Agriculture” for wheat farmers, which has delivered an economic benefit of R341 million, with wheat production …

Five urgent tasks for government announced

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… Accelerating inclusive economic growth and improving the education system are among … year ahead, will include: -        Accelerating inclusive economic growth and creating jobs; -        Improving the … response, the President announced an economic stimulus and recovery plan that re-directed public funding to areas with …

Full Speech: State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa

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… a durable social compact for fundamental social and economic transformation with key stakeholders as we … tasks:  -     Firstly, we must accelerate inclusive economic growth and create jobs.  -     Secondly, our history … Government responded with an economic stimulus and recovery plan that re-directed public funding to areas with …

Call for mining industry to adopt energy efficient measures

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… trajectory has to accommodate natural resources endowment, economic conditions and promote our natural competitive … said the mining industry is key to the stimulus and recovery plan announced by the President in September last … industry. “As part of implementing the stimulus and recovery plan, government is also looking into administered …

$20bn investment shows “SA has a lot to offer”

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… the world.  “We have recently returned from the World Economic Forum in Davos and a State visit to India, where we … that they will make a valuable contribution to accelerated economic growth and greater job creation,” he said.  With … formed a critical component of the Economic Stimulus and Recovery Plan we announced in September 2018 after our …

Regulatory processes key to Eskom's future

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… over a period of three years from 2020 to 2023. Delaying recovery of the RCAs puts more pressure on Eskom’s finances,” … security of supply has more negative repercussions to economic growth and social welfare than a tariff increase …

President to address inaugural business indaba

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… Business Unity South Africa’s (BUSA) inaugural Business Economic Indaba in Johannesburg. The President is expected to … said the Presidency. The President has outlined an economic stimulus and recovery plan which entails implementing and enhancing …

Sisulu extends condolences to families of Moz drowning victims

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… in Mozambique's Portuguese Islands. This follows the recovery of the four bodies after a protracted recovery … African Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mphakama Mbethe, on the economic situation in the country. The South African … government to find a short and long term solution to the economic situation. Sisulu said if the situation is not …