ARTICLES RELATING TO EBRAHIM PATEL

Patel: Rigged projects worth over R50bn

2013-05-07 22:03

The total value of construction projects being probed for collusion and price-fixing is higher than expected, says Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel.

Watchdog to probe healthcare costs

2013-05-07 18:22

The Competition Commission will investigate pricing and collusion in the private healthcare sector, says Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel.

Construction sector 'needs accountability'

2013-04-12 10:19

Construction bosses must be held accountable if their firms are found guilty of bid-rigging, corruption, price fixing and collusion, according to a report.

Manufacturing creates jobs, says Patel

2013-03-14 18:03

The South African economy needs a larger manufacturing sector in order to improve employment, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says.

Incentives for firms to employ youth

2013-02-17 11:44

There will be no blanket wage subsidy, but growth industries will attract state support to hire the young and jobless, according to a new plan.

Patel: Agriculture key to job creation

2012-12-18 09:19

The agriculture sector can create the most jobs for South Africa, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says.

Pravin Gordhan brave, say parties

2012-10-25 17:14

Political parties have broadly welcomed the mini budget, although some questioned the treasury's influence on the government to implement the policy.

SA to get 18 infrastructure projects

2012-10-19 12:02

Government has earmarked 18 infrastructure projects to take place in the next 10 to 20 years, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says.

Salary freeze to include public sector

2012-10-18 08:45
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The proposed freeze on salary hikes for a year should apply to both the private and public sectors, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says.

New mosque a symbol - Zuma

2012-10-04 15:56

The construction of a new mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere, is symbolic of growing relations between South Africa and Turkey, President Jacob Zuma says.

Patel seeks consensus on wage subsidy

2012-08-16 18:09

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has ruled out imposing a youth wage subsidy without social consensus.

Mabuza backs youth wage subsidy

2012-07-03 21:01

Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza supports the youth wage subsidy, but has asked the DA in the province to send a submission to Nedlac after a meeting with the opposition party, his spokesperson says.

State spends R4m contesting Walmart deal

2012-04-10 16:15

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says the government has spent about R4.1m in its challenge to Walmart's takeover of Massmart.

DA: Walmart outcome victory for the poor

2012-03-09 16:12

The Competition Appeal Court's judgment on a merger between Walmart and Massmart is a boon for all unemployed South Africans, says the DA.

Zuma wants more science graduates

2012-02-16 21:03

South Africa has to increase the number of graduates in engineering and sciences as it rolls its R300bn infrastructure programme over the next seven years, President Jacob Zuma says.

Patel: Green economy to boost jobs

2011-11-25 15:54

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says greening the economy could help create more than 400 000 new jobs.

Walmart: State's appeal unsubstantiated

2011-10-20 14:25

The state's appeal for a review of the Walmart/Massmart deal is "factually insupportable" and "legally misconceived", lawyers for the merged firms have told the Cape High Court.

Government undemining competition - DA

2011-10-05 22:08

Cabinet ministers are driving an ideological agenda against Walmart, the DA says, and claims the competition authorities are being misused for this purpose.

IDC boasts creating 31 300 jobs

2011-08-07 15:13

The Industrial Development Corporation says it has created 31 300 jobs over the past financial year by making loans worth R8.4bn available to enterprises.

Walmart dismisses merger concerns

2011-08-02 19:07

US retail giant Walmart and Massmart have rigorously defended their R16.5bn merger, rejecting government claims that the deal poses a risk to SA's economy.

Walmart deal a risk to SA - Ministers

2011-08-02 12:04

A rise in imports and possible job losses are some of the threats to SA unless more stringent conditions are applied to the Walmart deal, say three ministers.

Walmart shows up Patel as gatekeeper

2011-05-31 17:52

The government's backing of trade unions in the Walmart deal signals Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel's influence over foreign direct investment.

No Reservations

2011-05-12 00:00

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) wants to unleash R102bn to finance industrial development over the next five years and Government has placed it at the centre of its New Growth Path. Will the IDC make a meaningful difference to job creation?

Cosatu praises Patel

2011-04-18 16:21

Trade union federation Cosatu says it is impressed by Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel's committment to creating jobs.

IDC billions to boost industry

2011-04-12 10:16

The Industrial Development Corporation will invest R102bn over five years to help improve industry, says Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel.

 

Youth firms set for R3bn cash injection

2013-05-07 19:30

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says close to R2bn has been set aside to fund youth-led businesses, in addition to the R1bn announced last month.

Scrap metal exports to be announced soon

2013-05-07 17:49

The level at which government curbs scrap metal exports will be announced shortly, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says.

Watchdog gets new commissioners

2013-03-25 17:41

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has appointed two deputy commissioners to serve six month terms on the Competition Commission.

Many vacancies at state economic unit

2013-03-13 10:16

Three senior officials in the economic development department have quit since the start of the year, a report says.

ANCYL spokesperson nominated for NEC

2012-12-18 20:37

Former Gauteng Housing MEC Humprey Mmemezi and former ANCYL spokesperson Magdalene Moonsamy were on the list of nominations for the ANC's NEC at the party's Mangaung conference.

DA lashes out at ANC over capitalism

2012-11-25 12:37
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The DA has criticised the ANC as believers in state capitalism and says it would break up parastatals and distribute the shares to ordinary South Africans.

'Infrastructure roll out will be different'

2012-10-19 16:16

The government's new infrastructure rollout will be different, say government ministers.

SA in for R5bn tax knock on pay freeze

2012-10-18 12:59
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Government will lose an estimated R5bn if salary hikes of CEOs and executive directors are frozen, economists warn.

Patel calls for Turkish investment

2012-10-04 17:41

South Africa provides international investors with a gateway to the vast African economy, says Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel.

Close ranks, Patel tells Cosatu

2012-09-19 18:58

Cosatu must close ranks to protect collective bargaining, says Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel.

Patel launches business hub

2012-07-19 09:08

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has launched a business hub and skills programme for unemployed accounting graduates.

Wage subsidy talks to be speeded up

2012-06-11 13:59

The process of adopting a youth wage subsidy is being speeded up, says Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel.

Govt will cooperate with Walmart

2012-03-09 16:17

The government says the Walmart judgment endorsed some of its central concerns and it will give the study commissioned by the court its full cooperation.

Patel: State seeks FDI boost

2012-02-29 14:03

The government is hoping to increase foreign direct investment in new industrial capacity, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says.

Infrastructure plan to lure SA's skilled

2012-02-15 15:20

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says the government will attempt to recruit skilled expats for its R300bn infrastructure programme.

State, business in pact to buy local

2011-10-31 16:09

The government, business and labour have signed a pledge to increase goods and services procured locally to 75%.

Patel to testify on pension money

2011-10-16 13:58

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has been served with a summons to testify in the liquidation inquiry into the Canyon Springs Investments 12 company.

Not enough jobs being created: Patel

2011-08-25 07:57

Jobs were not being created fast enough to absorb the rising labour force, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says.

Cosatu praises ministers on Walmart

2011-08-05 13:51

Cosatu says it is good news that three ministers are appealing the approval of Walmart's takeover of Massmart.

Walmart mum on SA bid to up deal terms

2011-08-02 17:44

Retailers Walmart and Massmart have declined to comment immediately on the government's bid to rejig conditions of their tie-up.

Accords to tackle skills crisis signed

2011-07-13 14:19

Two accords committing the government, business, labour and community groups to dealing with SA's skills shortage have been signed.

Job creation urgent: Motlanthe

2011-05-30 14:16

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says creating more jobs is a priority and South Africa has to harness global opportunities to do so.

Brics wall

2011-05-05 00:00

Credit to President Jacob Zuma’s Government, South Africa’s Brics membership has catapulted it into the premier league of emerging markets. But if SA is going to leverage off that involvement to accelerate foreign investment, it’s going to have to project a far less conflicted image about what SA Inc is about and what it needs.

SA to invest in 'green' energy

2011-04-12 21:05

SA will invest R25bn to support a plan to ramp up renewable energy and the green economy, the economic development minister has said.

Social schemes can drive jobs: Patel

2011-04-05 08:30

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says social enterprises, including cooperatives and union investment vehicles, may contribute to job creation.

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