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The Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) has released the Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) Incentives Guide, a strategic resource designed to bolster the provincial economy. Published in September 2025, this comprehensive booklet serves as a
In a year-end message, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen reflects on how 2025 strengthened South Africa’s agricultural sector across seven core priorities: partnerships, regulation, market access, farmer support, biosecurity, advocacy and food security. He notes that despite global economic
Imara offers practical financing solutions for plumbers, electricians, builders and other skilled tradespeople struggling to access capital A new fund is set to transform how South African artisans access financing, targeting a sector long overlooked by traditional financial institutions. The Imara
High-level delegation engages with researchers from eighteen nations as both institutions map the future of biotechnology research in Africa When Dr Mlungisi Cele, Director General of South Africa's Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), walked through the doors of ICGEB Cape Town