Dell announces IT academy

Apr 10, 2015

Dell has announced the launch of an IT academy, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (dti), the Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) and the CSIR. The Khulisa Academy (which means “nurturing” in isiZulu) is expected to be opened in January 2016, and will attract approximately 20 students per year (a total of 200 in 10 years). The students will be selected from graduates and exceptional matriculants from disadvantaged areas.

Unilever, DTI grow sustainable living in SA

Aug 4, 2014

Multinational FMCG giant Unilever and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have agreed to look at ways to make sustainable living commonplace in South Africa and build a brighter future for local communities. Speaking during an introductory meeting of recently...

DTi names first two incubator start-ups

Jun 4, 2013

In an effort to develop sustainable entrepreneurial businesses in South Africa, the DTi launched the ISP (Incubator Support Programme) in late 2012, encouraging private sector partnerships with government to support incubators in order to develop micro and small...

SAIRR comes out against new Bill

Apr 24, 2013

The Licensing of Businesses Bill of 2013 (the Bill), recently gazetted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), will need an army of bureaucrats to implement, says the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) in a submission made to the DTI last week. ...
DTI boost for SA software

DTI boost for SA software

Apr 5, 2013

The local software industry, although still in its infancy, will benefit from investments under the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) 2013/2014 outlined by the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI).  Minister Rob Davies, in presenting the IPAP, points out that...