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South Africa’s new Industrial Development Strategy is built around “3Ds” — decarbonisation, digitalisation and diversification. But parliamentary warnings over funding raise a central question: can the plan reverse industrial decline without a dedicated, multi-year financing framework?
INDUSTRIAL

Without a funding framework, South Africa’s industrial strategy risks becoming another wish list

South Africa’s new Industrial Development Strategy is built around “3Ds” — decarbonisation, digitalisation and diversification. But parliamentary warnings over funding raise a…

  • Redge Nkosi
6 min read
Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi.
TRADE INDUSTRY

Partnerships key to improving township and rural enterprise competitiveness, says Godlimpi

Deputy Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Zuko Godlimpi has called for stronger partnerships, supply chains and digital tools to help rural and township businesses compete…

  • Edward West
3 min read