Now is the time to support small local businesses as much as possible
This time next week the 9th annual two-day Proudly SA Buy Local Summit & Expo would have been in full swing at the Sandton Convention Centre.
The buzz was around economic inclusion and how it promotes growth and job opportunities.
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s Budget statement presented last week was met largely with indifferent shrugs by most.
SA should boost domestic industries as pandemic has all but shut down China's economy.
We have heard that the President will once again fly our clothing manufacturing flag high on Thursday and will be attired in a locally made suit.
Buying local has a critical role to play in getting the country out of its economic quagmire
Procurement is a very specialised skill with recognised courses available through a number of institutions.
Finding a niche in your chosen sector is challenging in this fast-moving economy, and being original or distinctive is virtually impossible.
Operational investment in the country's seven SEZs is reported to be around R19 billion … writes Eustace Mashimbye.
Laduma has shown that there is room for luxury, local items with a certain price tag.
The retail value chain is complex and extensive and represents hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Stakeholders confront the challenges that are facing the sector to map a way forward, writes Eustace Mashimbye.
July is Savings Month, and much has been written on the subject of South Africans’ poor culture of putting money aside.
In all of our tender procurement processes we are all extremely vigilant, looking out for evidence of spurious joint ventures writes Eustace Mashimbye.
This weekend’s Global Citizen concert again affirmed for me how local is indeed lekker – our local acts, especially Cassper Nyovest and Sho Madjozi.
PROUDLY SA: Menace of items that have been produced overseas and brought in through the back door … writes Eustace Mashimbye.
PROUDLY SA: With many online shoppers anxious about the reliability of delivery, it's the safe way to go.
The labour movement has a vested interest in encouraging localisation … writes Eustace Mashimbye.
This job creation benefit is the premium we are asking South Africans to consider paying writes Eustace Mashimbye.
A few months ago, we hosted a business forum focusing on the clothing, textile, leather and footwear sector writes Eustace Mashimbye.
International brands manufacture their products here but are never questioned on price… writes Eustace Mashimbye.
Our new Cabinet has the unenviable task of stimulating enough growth to create jobs
The Jobs Summit called for clear and measurable solutions to the crisis… writes Eustace Mashimbye.
PROUDLY SA: It's time to 'find the gap' and fill it with factories manned by a skilled SA workforce… writes Eustace Mashimbye.