Unlocking opportunities for small, medium, and micro enterprises (MSMEs) will come to the fore as the two-day National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit gets underway.
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa emphasised on Tuesday that adopting prevention-oriented, proactive strategies is essential for disaster management.
Government has taken a significant step to bolster national security and intelligence integration with the official launch of the National Centre for Intelligence Coordination (NCIC), a move aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to anticipate, detect and neutralise evolving threats.
Tourism, Minister Patricia de Lille has officially handed over the newly developed Agulhas Precinct in Agulhas National Park, marking the completion of an R82 million infrastructure project aimed at boosting tourism and local economic development.
Government has established a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and a Centre of Specialisation in Mpumalanga for artisan training as part of efforts to cultivate a capable, skilled and competitive South Africa.
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has described the Northern Cape as strategically positioned to become South Africa’s next major growth region.
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has launched the Provincial Treasury Digital Access Programme (DAP), an initiative aimed at expanding access to digital learning tools and infrastructure, with a particular focus on schools in rural and under-resourced communities.
The Government of South Africa is hosting representatives from Kenya, Ghana, and the Netherlands in Johannesburg for discussions on strengthening national action to adapt to climate change impacts.
The Special Investigating Unit has secured preservation orders for assets belonging to Nako Mang Trading Enterprise CC after the company allegedly submitted R19 million worth of fraudulent claims to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) under the COVID-19Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS).
Emerging opportunities in an era where the global economy is experiencing structural changes could pave way for the Northern Cape to write a new economic story for its people.
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has welcomed the decision by the Association of Comms and Technology (ACT) to withdraw its court application challenging fee corrections related to the department’s Online Verification Service (OVS).
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invested in the Divercity housing development in central Cape Town to demonstrate its commitment to investing in projects that bring people closer to economic opportunities.
“Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all.” As former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminds us, this is not merely an aspiration, it is an urgent call to action.
For many South Africans, the Kruger National Park (KNP), affectionally known as Kruger to many, has been our window into the wild. Every visit to this iconic national treasure is an opportunity to interact with nature and possibly view the Big 5.
When a new factory opens its doors, its impact reaches far beyond the production line. It acts as a spark for an economic chain reaction that breathes life into the surrounding community. What starts as a single investment quickly creates a wave of opportunities, enabling households to meet their basic needs and aspire to a better future.
