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2026 National Budget: key insights from the Minara Chamber of Commerce"
Economic growth Ebrahim Patel|Published 34 seconds ago The 2026 Budget reflects improved fiscal discipline and a recognition that infrastructure and structural reform are central to unlocking growth, writes Ebrahim Patel. Image: ChatGPT THE Minara Chamber of Commerce notes positively the presentation of the 2026 National Budget by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and commends the government’s ongoing commitment to fiscal stabilisation, infrastructure development, and structural reform.
Turning the corner: economic reforms, global recognition, and renewed hope
'After years of adversity, South Africa is rebuilding' Ebrahim Patel|Published 20 minutes ago 5min South Africa’s hosting of the G20 Summit was under the difficult challenges of the negative stance of US President Donald Trump and the absence of the USA from the Summit. Despite this, President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa remained resolute, delivering what many considered the most inclusive and successful G20 to date.
Resurgence in KZN: investments catalyse provincial optimism
Minara Business Matters Ebrahim Patel|Published 1 minute ago 5min The Port of Durban, recognised as one of Africa’s busiest maritime centres, is undergoing extensive enhancements to increase capacity, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen its global competitiveness. Image: File KWAZULU (KZN) is undergoing a significant transformation, characterised by a surge of renewed optimism after a period marked by economic uncertainty and cautious anticipation.
Charting a path for South Africa’s economic renewal
Indonesia and Malaysia: lessons in resilience, industrialisation, and global opportunity Ebrahim Patel|Published 19 minutes ago 8min Malaysia's landmark Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur Tower at dusk in Kuala Lumpur. Image: SUPPLIED SOUTH Africa’s economic landscape faces momentous challenges, as underscored recently by the imposition of United States tariffs on South African goods which has exposed the vulnerabilities inherent in the country’s economic structure.
Percutaneous Biliary Interventions via the Modified Hutson Loop in Patients with Biliary-Enteric Anastomoses: A Retrospective Study - CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
Abstract This study aimed to present the institutional experience and algorithm for performing biliary interventions in liver transplant patients using the modified Hutson loop access (MHLA) and the impact of percutaneous endoscopy via the MHLA on these procedures.
Poultry industry calls for action as Patel retires
As the dust begins to settle after Wednesday’s general election, questions are being raised about who will succeed Minister of Trade Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, who has announced his retirement. For the poultry industry, the concern is who will take the lead in implementing the poultry master plan, which was established to stimulate local demand, boost exports, and protect the domestic chicken industry, but has achieved little success.
Elon Musk explains why Tesla hasn’t launched in South Africa
Elon Musk has given the first insight into why Tesla hasn’t launched its range of electric vehicles in South Africa.
No immediate plan to cut EV taxes in South Africa
South African consumers may have to wait much longer for the price of electric cars to come down.
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Opening Ceremony of the 20th AGOA Forum, Johannesburg Expo Centre
Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, Mr Ebrahim Patel, United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai, African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, Mr Albert Muchanga, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Mr Wamkele Mene, African Ministers of Trade from AGOA-eligible countries, US Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Don Graves, Ambassadors, Government Officials, Business leaders...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Namibia to co-chair the 3rd Session of the SA - Namibia BNC
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Friday, 13 October 2023, arrived in the Republic of Namibia on a Working Visit to co-chair, with Namibian President Hage Geingob, the 3rd Session of the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Namibia Bi-National Commission (SA - Namibia BNC). The SA-Namibia BNC was inaugurated in Windhoek a decade ago in November 2013 and consists of four Committees, namely: 1.
Remark by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the 3rd South Africa - Namibia BNC Business Forum, Windhoek, Namibia
Programme Directors, His Excellency President Dr Hage Geingob, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, Mr Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Industrialisation and Trade of Namibia, Ms Lucia Lipumbu, Ministers, High Commissioners, Members of the diplomatic corps, Leaders of business from Namibia and South Africa, Guests, It is my pleasure to join the business communities of Namibia and South Africa today.
Time for govt to ‘act decisively’ against chicken dumping
Time is running out for government to impose anti-dumping duties on chicken imports from Brazil and four European Union countries, as the August deadline fast approaches. South Africa’s trade minister Ebrahim Patel approved the duties in August last year, but then delayed imposing them for 12 months. That year is up, and in the next few weeks Patel must announce whether the duties will come into effect or be delayed once again, says advocacy group FairPlay.
President Ramaphosa arrives in Eswatini for the Southern Africa Customs Union Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Thursday, 29 June 2023, arrived in the Kingdom of Eswatini to participate at the 8th Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) Heads of State and Government Summit. The President‘s working visit at the SACU Heads of State and Government Summit is at the invitation of the current Chair of SACU, His Majesty King Mswati III, and the iNgwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini.
President Ramaphosa to participate at the 8th Southern Africa Customs Union Summit in Eswatini
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 29 June 2023, participate at the 8th Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) Heads of State and Government Summit in the Kingdom of Eswatini. The President‘s working visit at the SACU Heads of State and Government Summit is at the invitation of the current Chair of SACU, His Majesty King Mswati III, and the iNgwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the South Africa-Finland Business Roundtable during the State Visit by H.E. Sauli Niinistö, President of the Republic of Finland | The Presidency
Your Excellency, President Sauli Niinistö and your delegation, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of the Republic of South Africa, Mr. Ebrahim Patel, Ministers from the Republic of Finland and South Africa, Ambassadors, Representatives of business from Finland and South Africa, Industry representatives, Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good evening. It is my pleasure to welcome President Sauli Niinistö and the business delegation from Finland.
Opening address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 5th South Africa Investment Conference, Sandton Convention Centre
Programme Director, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Ebrahim Patel, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Mr Wamkele Mene, Premiers, Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Business leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning and welcome to the 5th South Africa Investment Conference.
Keynote address by Deputy President Paul Shipokosa Mashatile at the Localisation Gala Dinner of the Buy Local Conference and Expo, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg | The Presidency
Programme Director; Minister of Trade Industry and Competition, Mr Ebrahim Patel Chairman of the Proudly SA Board, Mr. Howard Gabriels and the Board Directors of the Proudly SA; CEO of Proudly SA, Mr Eustace Mashimbye; CEO of Southern Sun, Mr Marcel von Aulock; CEO of ABSA, Mr Arrie Rautenbach; The CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, Ms Busisiwe Mavuso All CEO’s and Captains of Industry present here this evening; The recipient of The Order of Ikhamanga, Dr John Kani; Leaders of Civil...
Deputy President Mashatile to attend and address the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo 2023 - Localisation Dinner
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will tomorrow, Tuesday, 28 March 2023, attend and deliver the keynote address at the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo – Localisation Dinner, scheduled to take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Business Forum on the occasion of the State Visit by Their Majesties the King and the Queen of the Belgians, CSIR Convention Centre, Tshwane | The Presidency
Your Majesty, King Philippe of the Belgians, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Federal Cultural Institutions of Belgium, Ms. Hadja Lahbib, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of the Republic of South Africa, Mr. Ebrahim Patel, Ministers-President of the regions of Belgium Ministers and Deputy Ministers of the Republic of South Africa, Ambassadors of South Africa and Belgium, Business and industry leaders from South Africa and Belgium,...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the South Africa - Tanzania Business Forum, CSIR Convention Centre, Tshwane
Your Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, High Commissioners of South Africa and Tanzania, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, Mr Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Tanzania, Hon Dr Ashatu Kijaji, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Representatives of business from Tanzania and South Africa, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.
EQS-News: Südafrika unterstützt Aufrufe zur globalen Zusammenarbeit .., 07.02.2023
Südafrika unterstützt Aufrufe zur globalen Zusammenarbeit zur Förderung des Handels und Bewältigung von wirtschaftlichen Herausforderungen und des Klimawandels ^ EQS-News: Brand South Africa / Schlagwort(e): Sonstiges Südafrika unterstützt Aufrufe zur globalen Zusammenarbeit zur Förderung des Handels und Bewältigung von wirtschaftlichen Herausforderungen und des Klimawandels 07.02.2023 / 17:15 CET/CEST Für den Inhalt der Mitteilung ist der Emittent / Herausgeber verantwortlich.
President Ramaphosa to pay a State Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 15 - 16 October 2022
His Excellency President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Friday, 14 October 2022, depart South Africa for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a State Visit to take place on 15-16 October 2022. President Ramaphosa’s visit is at the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Royal Highness (HRH) King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and he will be hosted by HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud.
President Ramaphosa to participate in Virtual 13th Brics Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African delegation during his participation in the virtual 13th BRICS Summit scheduled for tomorrow, 09 September 2021. BRICS is a grouping of five major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - which together represent about 42% of the global population, 23% of GDP, 30% of the world’s territory and 18% of global trade.
OPINIONISTA: We need a global Covid New Deal to ensure vaccine equity for all
In the face of the most severe health and economic crisis of our generation, we need to find a way forward on vaccine equity, a Covid package or New Deal. Vaccine nationalism, the race to purchase vaccines by those who can afford them and vaccine hoarding are not a solution to the global supply constraint. They are pernicious examples of beggar-thy-neighbour policies. We have consensus that the Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented health crisis with a devastating impact on lives and economies.
OUR BURNING PLANET OP-ED: Powering our way out of the carbon economy and into a green hydrogen future
Solar panels on top of a warehouse near the hydrogen electrolysis plant at Energiepark Mainz, Germany. South Africa must strive to grow its green hydrogen economy, says Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel. (Photo: Bloomberg via Getty Images) The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition has mandated the Industrial Development Corporation to be the commercialisation champion for South Africa’s hydrogen economy.
Lifting women lifts economies
Opinion Since being specifically tasked to do so five years ago, state development agencies have poured billions of rands into empowering women in a range of businesses, writes Ebrahim Patel 09 August 2020 - 00:00 By Ebrahim Patel We are living through extraordinary times - the Covid-19 pandemic is causing severe economic disruptions that strain working families. Recent data indicates that the US economy shrank by 33% in the past quarter, the worst contraction since records were first compiled.
Reopening the economy - where are we now, and what's ahead?
The move from lockdown to the new normal will require changes from us all 17 May 2020 - 00:04 By EBRAHIM PATEL The last time the world faced a global pandemic, 500-million people - a third of the world's population at the time - were infected. A staggering 50-million people reportedly died. The 1918 Spanish Flu (as it became known) wrought devastation on humanity. That stark memory echoes through the Covid-19 crisis.
Job Creation: The role of industrial policy is to unleash private investment
Opinion / 5 November 2019, 1:00pm / Ebrahim Patel Ford announced an expansion of production at its facility in Tshwane. Photo: Reuters JOHANNESBURG – With an annual output of R5 trillion and an educated and highly-skilled workforce, South Africa remains the preferred launchpad for international investors looking to take advantage of the opportunities, which our country and the African continent has to offer.
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