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2009/04/18
M Mpahlwa launches furniture incubation centre
A R20 million Mthatha furniture incubation centre was launched on Saturday 18 April 2009, in Mthatha at King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality in O R Tambo District Municipality by the Minister of Trade and Industry (the dti), Mandisi Mpahlwa. Minister Mpahlwa said that he is confident that the forestry charter will also facilitate greater support by forestry companies for enterprise development in downstream industries. On Friday 17 April, the Minister also officially launched the ninth ... [highlighted result]
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2009/04/17
M Mpahlwa on service delivery for local government
The event took place on Friday, 17 April 2009, at Mount Ayliff, in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality. The Minister also praised the Alfred Nzo District Municipality for making the building available for Seda. As part of the day's programme, the Alfred Nzo District Municipality and Seda jointly hosted a business summit. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09042009051001.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Trade and Industry Collection: gov
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2009/04/17
M Mpahlwa on appointment of Competition Tribunal members
Cabinet has approved the recommendation made by the Minister of Trade and Industry (the dti) Mandisi Mpahlwa, for President Kgalema Motlanthe to appoint Mr Norman Manoim, as the new Chairperson, and Advocate Mbuyiseli Madlanga as the new Deputy Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal. According to Ms Zodwa Ntuli, Deputy Director-General for Consumer and Corporate Regulation, Cabinet approval includes the appointment of three new members and the re-appointment of three current members of the ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09041715151006.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Trade and Industry Collection: gov
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2009/04/15
M Mpahlwa to launch Furntech Mthatha Incubation Centre, 18 Apr
The launch of the seventh incubation centre, to kick-start the redevelopment and growth of the furniture and wood industries, will be launched by the Minister of Trade and Industry (the dti), Mandisi Mpahlwa, in Mthatha, OR Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape on Saturday, 18 April 2009. The Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) of the district and local municipalities identified the forestry industry as one of the sectors to facilitate economic development in the Eastern Cape. ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09041610151001.htm Size: 9KB Source: Department of Trade and Industry Collection: gov
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2009/03/18
M Mpahlwa to address Biennial Liquor Regulatory Conference, 26 Mar
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mandisi Mpahlwa will deliver a keynote at the first Biennial Liquor Regulatory Conference that will be hosted by Department of Trade and Industry at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni on 26 March 2009. More than two hundred delegates representing liquor authorities, policy makers, municipalities, research institutes, liquor traders, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community based organisations (CBOs), labour movements, ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09031815451004.htm Size: 9KB Source: Department of Trade and Industry Collection: gov
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2009/03/10
M Mpahlwa on Economic, Investment and Employment Cluster Programme of Action media briefing
These interventions are outlined in Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative (AsgiSA) and have been implemented by Economic Cluster of government departments. In January 2009, the Cabinet Lekgotla approved the broad policy framework that will guide the Water for Growth and Development Initiative. On tourism, key initiatives underway include the tourism enterprise development strategy, airlift strategy, framework for integrated service excellence, review of the current grading system, the ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09031014451001.htm Size: 24KB Source: Department of Trade and Industry Collection: gov
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2009/03/06
M Mpahlwa: South African National Space Policy launch
Today we launch the South African National Space Policy. This policy emanates from the primary space legislative instrument; the Space Affairs Act, which mandates the Minister of Trade and Industry to develop the policy to be followed by our country and guide participation in this arena. In practice this means that while space activities were essentially public goods at the beginning of the space age, the role of industry is expanding. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09031110451003.htm Size: 19KB Source: Department of Trade and Industry Speaker: M Mpahlwa Collection: gov
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2009/03/06
M Mpahlwa on South African National Space Policy
This has been said by Trade and Industry Minister Mandisi Mpahlwa at the launch of the South African National Space Policy that was held at Diep in die Berg Conference Centre in Pretoria east today, 6 March 2009. Minister Mpahlwa mentioned that implementation of the policy will be done through the relevant government departments and agencies according to their mandates as guided by the policy. The Department of Trade and Industry is currently in a process of developing a space industry ... [highlighted result]
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2009/03/03
M Mpahlwa to launch South African National Space Policy, 6 Mar
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mandisi Mpahlwa, will launch the national space policy at Diep in die Berg Conference and Function Centre on Friday, 6 March 2009 at 13h00. The policy will be administered by thedti, whilst the strategy will be managed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Detailed presentations on the National Space Policy and Strategy will be delivered during the workshop from 10h30 to 12h30 by thedti and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) ... [highlighted result]
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2009/02/25
M Mpahlwa to hold meeting with South African automotive and component parts sector, 24 Feb
The meeting was convened at the request of the two industry bodies representing the sector, namely the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) and the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM). The Minister would like to emphasise that such a response will be undertaken in line with the principles and timelines agreed between the government and its social partners recently at National Economic Development and Labour ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09022615451001.htm Size: 9KB Source: Department of Trade and Industry Collection: gov
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2009/02/24
M Mpahlwa on Business Council launch with Saudi Arabia
The South African Minister of Trade and Industry, Mandisi Mpahlwa and the Saudi Arabian Minister of Commerce and Industry Ali Reza today witnessed the launch of the South Africa-Saudi Arabia Business Council at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. There is a great need to increase trade and investment between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and South Africa. As a result, the business people and government from both countries need to work together to ensure that trade and investment are ... [highlighted result]
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2009/02/24
M Mpahlwa to launch National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications, 26 Feb
Members of the media are invited to attend the launch of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Mandisi Mpahlwa. Details of the event are as follows: Date: 26 February 2009 Time: 10h00 Venue: Diep in die Berg Conference Centre Corner Hans Strydom and Disselboom Streets Wapadrand, Pretoria East The NRCS is an organisation established to support government in its effort to protect the rights of all South African citizens in relation to ... [highlighted result]
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2009/02/20
Members of the media are invited to attend meetings of the South Africa-Saudi Arabia Business Council and Joint Economic Commission taking place as follows: The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Mandisi Mpahlwa, and his counterpart Minister Abdullah Zainal Alireza will address both meetings, and hold a media briefing at 13:00. RSVPs should be directed to: Charles Mnisi Tel: 012 394 1721 Cell: 072 523 4886 E-mail: Cmnisi@thedti.gov.za [highlighted result]
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2009/02/09
M Mpahlwa on accreditation of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) verification agencies
As an institutional mechanism for the measurement of B-BBEE progress, the codes also provide guidance on and a framework for the accreditation of BEE verification agencies (VAs), which are integral to the monitoring of B-BBEE. In this regard DTI's collaboration and recognition of the association of verification agencies will ensure those that are accredited adhere to the latter and spirit of the codes in measuring B-BBEE. * BEE empowered, * BEE matrix, * BEE verification agency, * DRGSiyaya, ... [highlighted result]
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2009/02/06
M Mpahlwa on signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mauritius
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mandisi Mpahlwa, has appealed to South African business people to take advantage of investment opportunities in their fellow Southern African Development Community (SADC) member state, Mauritius. I would like to appeal to South African business here today, that the South African Government has made serious attempts at creating a proper environment for outward-investments towards the continent and Mauritius in particular, which will culminate in the signing ... [highlighted result]
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2008/12/23
M Mpahlwa on gazetting of Integrated Transport Sector Charter
Tomorrow, on 24 December 2008, the Minister of Trade and Industry (DTI), Mandisi Mpahlwa will announce the gazetting of the Integrated Transport Sector Charter, in terms of Sections 12 and 9(5) of the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Act. The gazetting follows the launch of the Charter at Klipspruit, Soweto in October 2008, by the Minister of Transport, Jeff Radebe. The Integrated Transport Charter comprises at least eight Sub-Sector Charters, which collectively seek to address ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08122315451001.htm Size: 9KB Source: Department of Trade and Industry Collection: gov
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2008/12/04
M Mpahlwa to announce gazette of Construction and Forestry Sector Charters, 5 Dec
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mandisi Mpahlwa will tomorrow announce the gazetting of the Draft Construction and Forestry Sector Charters in terms of Section 9 (5) of the Broad-Based Black Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act). Similar thanks are extended to the Department of Water and Forestry (DWAF) and the Forestry Sector Charter Steering Committee (FSSC) for their role in ensuring that the Draft Forestry Charter is an outcome of the negotiated process involving major stakeholders. In the ... [highlighted result]
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2008/11/27
M Mpahlwa: Companies, Consumer Protection, and Competition Amendment Bills media briefing
The Consumer Protection Bill seeks to create and promote an economic environment that supports and strengthens a culture of consumer rights and responsibilities, whilst through the measures adopted herein, it seeks to promote fair, efficient and transparent market place for consumers and business. The Bill provides for the establishment of the National Consumer Commission to investigate consumer complaints whilst the National Consumer Tribunal will adjudicate over violations of Consumer ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08120812451002.htm Size: 15KB Source: Department of Trade and Industry Speaker: M Mpahlwa Collection: gov
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2008/11/27
M Mpahlwa on Companies, Consumer Protection, and Competition Amendment Bills
The Minister of Trade and Industry (the dti), Mandisi Mpahlwa, says the Companies, Consumer Protection, and Competition Amendment Bills, will go a long way in improving the business regulatory environment in South Africa, which is conducive to ensuring productive economic activity. "The Consumer Protection Bill seeks to create and promote an economic environment that supports and strengthens a culture of consumer rights and responsibilities. In respect of the Competition Amendment Bill, ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08112810151002.htm Size: 10KB Source: Department of Trade and Industry Collection: gov
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2008/11/25
M Mpahlwa to brief media on Black Economic Empowerment, 28 Nov
The briefing will be preceded by a breakfast session hosted by Minister Mphahlwa. It will be attended key industry players including, (Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), Black Management Forum (BMF), Chamber of Mines, Labour, Civic Society and Industry Associations. Issues to be discussed at this closed session include the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) institutional systems, such as BEE Advisory Council, the current discourse around BBBEE, and joint strategic B-BBEE advocacy... [highlighted result]
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