President Jacob Zuma has likened Africa's growth pace to that of Asia, saying the continent is fast making good progress economically and is on its way to achieving economic growth and improving the quality of life of Africans.
12 Apr 2012
Well known Soweto businessman, Richard Maponya says that the e-tolling system is going to have a negative affect the public. He says that as it is a system that is being imposed on the people, he feels more thought should have gone into the process.
Gaongalelwe Moatshe 11 Apr 2012
Economist and Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz has been appointed as the government's expert on the Wal-Mart study, the economic development department said on Tuesday.
11 Apr 2012
Rural dwellers caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, writes Sarah Wild.
11 Apr 2012
Government's review application against the R16.5bn Wal-Mart/Massmart merger cost it R4.1m, says Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel.
Paul Vecchiatto 11 Apr 2012
State-owned freight and logistics group Transnet's market demand strategy (MDS), that forms part of the R300bn capital investment programme over seven years, has gained traction, says Brian Molefe group chief executive of the company.
Monde Maoto 11 Apr 2012
The National Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers on Monday complained it had been sidelined by the Department of Trade and Industry as it drew up plans for preferential procurement for domestic medicine makers.
Tamar Kahn 11 Apr 2012
In a rare public outburst, David Lewis, former chairman of the Competition Tribunal, severely criticised the government, especially Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel, for using the competition authorities to leverage concessions out of international investors.
Amanda Visser 10 Apr 2012
African National Congress Chief Whip Moloto Mothapo has labelled the Democratic Alliance's (DA) complaint with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over adverts in support of the Protection of State Information Bill "absurd and ridiculous".
Paul Vecchiatto 10 Apr 2012
South African universities are partly to blame for a lack of innovation in different industries, Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor said last week.
10 Apr 2012
Further Education and Training (FET) colleges are just as important as universities and technical universities, President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday.
10 Apr 2012
Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has urged private landowners who are in possession of rhino horn stockpiles to register them.
5 Apr 2012
A total of R2.5bn is to be allocated towards the refurbishment and construction of new campuses of Further Education and Training (FET) colleges over the next three years, President Jacob Zuma announced yesterday.
Gabi Khumalo 5 Apr 2012
