Tag: economic growth
SA Trails Network paves the way to economic empowerment in the Western Cape
NOVEMBER 2022 marked the successful roll-out of Phase One by World Economic Forum’s award-winning SA Trails Network, in partnership with Imperial - a DP...
Western Cape R5 million export booster fund launched
The Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism has launched the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (ECEP), which aims to support businesses that...
The world should look to small businesses as the solution to sustainable growth and...
Several economic analysts and financial sector experts have identified Africa as the next frontier for growth and development. Currently, the continent has the youngest...
South Africa’s shocking literacy level impacts the country’s economic growth prospects
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry is deeply concerned about South Africa’s shocking literacy level and the negative impact this has on the...
Red Tape Reduction interventions saves Western Cape economy R1.85 billion
Between May 2019 and September 2022, the Western Cape Government’s red tape reduction and ease of doing business interventions resulted in a saving of...
Cape Town tables by far the largest infrastructure budget of all metros
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that Cape Town will outpace all other cities on infrastructure investments. The City is set to invest...
City’s sustainable stand at WTM Africa to highlight diverse Cape Town
The City is all set to showcase Cape Town’s diverse offerings at its stand at next week’s World Travel Market Africa 2023 (WTM Africa).
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Economic growth roundtable with industry bodies to explore more trade and jobs
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, hosted a strategy session with the municipality's special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to facilitate...
Jacques Moolman and Derryn Brigg re-elected as President and Deputy President of Cape Chamber
Jacques Moolman and Derryn Brigg have been re-elected to serve as President and Deputy President, respectively, of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
Cape Town’s unemployment down 2,6%, lowest of the metros
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City is encouraged by unemployment in Cape Town declining by 2,6 percentage points, with the city maintaining the lowest...
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