SA exploring more opportunities in its creative economy

South Africa is looking to unlock more opportunities in its creative economy as the country grapples with unemployment, particularly among young people. WIPO Director-General Daren Tang is in South Africa

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SA cherry farmers expected to benefit from Chinese export deal

South African cherries are set to enter the lucrative Chinese market for the first time. Agriculture Minister Wille Aucamp has signed a protocol opening market access for local cherry producers.

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FF+ questions Amazon Web Services ownership rule – SABC News

The FF Plus is calling on the Trade, Industry and Competition Department and Amazon Web Services to clarify whether South African law has mandated the requirements of the company’s investment

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Jazz Wise: Because talent alone won’t pay the rent – SABC News

There’s a question that haunts the South African music industry, one that doesn’t get asked loudly enough: what happens to the talented ones? The ones who can play, who can

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GDP shrinks by 0.2% in the second quarter

The local economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter of this year. Statistics South Africa’s (StatSA) newly released data shows that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 0.2%

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Public comments for Eskom’s proposed 8.83% tariff hike for 2027 open

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) says it is of utmost importance for the public to participate in public consultations, as their input will affect electricity tariff hikes.

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Austerity blamed for weak business confidence

Economists have warned that business confidence will remain low unless the government reverses its decision to cut spending in critical sectors. The warning comes as the country awaits Statistics South

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More than 16 000 suspects arrested in nationwide crime crackdown

More than 16 000 suspects have been arrested during a week-long nationwide crime crackdown. The Shanela operations, conducted between 31 August and 6 September, also saw police seize illicit cigarettes worth

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