The Eastern Cape Maritime Summit on November 13 in Port Elizabeth will spur trade and investment in the region and assist entrepreneurs and investors understand how to tap into the “blue economy”, increasingly hailed as South Africa’s proverbial golden goose. The Eastern Cape Province with its 800km of coastline, and three ports, including the Port […] The post SUMMIT … [Read more...] about SUMMIT PROMOTES TRADE & OPPORTUNITY IN THE BLUE ECONOMY
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South Africa: SA’s Economy Most Diverse in Africa – Minister
“South Africa remains the most diverse economy on the continent – providing a supportive regulatory framework, a well-developed infrastructure network, a world class financial hub and world class services for business opportunities,” Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe said. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, South Africa … [Read more...] about South Africa: SA’s Economy Most Diverse in Africa – Minister
Gloomy outlook for world economy
Johannesburg The International Monetary Fund is set to warn of continued gloomy times ahead when it releases its World Economic Outlook on Tuesday, with only the United States showing significant sustained growth, while China continues to slow, Europe stutters along and Africa’s positive growth from a low base not sufficient to counter weak growth elsewhere. China’s … [Read more...] about Gloomy outlook for world economy
Interventions announced to unlock Gauteng’s economy
The Gauteng government has announced three interventions to change the space and structure of the economy of the province in order to address unemployment, poverty and inequality. Speaking during the State of the Province Address on Monday, Premier David Makhura said these interventions are spatial reconfiguration, township economy revitalisation and massive infrastructure … [Read more...] about Interventions announced to unlock Gauteng’s economy
city of Johannesburg to invest in Blue Economy
The City of Johannesburg is set to take actions to invest in ventures and initiatives within the “Blue Economy.” A number of projects already being investigated will enable Johannesburg to assume a leadership role in a new wave of thinking about sustainable economic development that is currently catching the imagination of global civil society and communities. The City’s “green … [Read more...] about city of Johannesburg to invest in Blue Economy
