Tag: Economy
Growth for Jobs strategy well on track
By Sue Segar
THE Western Cape Government’s Growth for Jobs (G4J) strategy, launched in July this year, is now in full implementation, and already showing...
Roodt’s crystal ball – BRICS and Ukraine
By Sue Segar, Associate Editor
ECONOMIST Dawie Roodt has voiced alarm about the inclusion of three countries out of the six which were invited to...
Backing female entrepreneurs makes economic sense
The Western Cape Government is working hard to empower many more women through the numerous programmes, like the SMME Booster Fund, run through the...
Tobacco Bill will have far-reaching consequences for the industry and economy
By Yolandi Robberts, Partner & Zimkhitha Mhlahlo, Associate from Webber Wentzel
The government is currently considering the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill,...
Private sector encouraged to increase procurement from small businesses
This week, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, joined some of Cape Town’s small business leaders to celebrate their...
City and Wesgro work hand in glove to secure investments
This week is the start of the new financial year with a renewed focus on programmes aimed at assisting all sectors and levels of...
Economy escapes a recession, but still stuck in the lowest gear
Following an upwardly revised GDP contraction of 1.1% q/q (previously 1.3% q/q contraction) in 4Q22, the economy defied our expectation of a mild technical...
Outcome of River Club litigation a major boost for Cape Town economy
On Tuesday, 16 May 2023, the Supreme Court of Appeal refused the Observatory Civil Association (OCA) permission to appeal the Western Cape High Court’s...
Unmanaged electricity expenditure could cripple South Africa’s agriculture sector
South Africa’s agriculture sector, which creates around 874,000 jobs and is a vital contributor to the country’s economy, spends approximately R137 billion on electricity...
Wesgro helps generate R4.1 billion in new investment for Cape Town and the Western Cape, creating...
Over R4.1 billion in new direct investments is expected to be injected into Cape Town and the Western Cape’s economy over the next five...
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