Trade Leads Bulletin

Dear SMME Thank you for registering your company details with us. By being registered, you have access to the Trade Leads Bulletin.  This email serves to notify you about new trade leads that have been published on the website. Click here to view trade leads. Kind Regards NC Department of Economic Development & Tourism  

Manager Training Programme

The dtic has partnered with Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy – GIZ of Germany to capacitate South African companies who wish to better understand the German market and its business culture. The initiative intend to attract companies with capacity to export from different sectors, targeting Germany as a market for their products and

Preferential Mining Procurement Initiative

Introduction The Department of Economic Development and Tourism in partnership with Northern Cape Mine managers Association (NCMMA) and Tirisano Trust jointly worked on the SMME Procurement Portal project, The project was launched in Kuruman of 2011, This is a Public and Private Partnership. The reviewed Mining Charter has set clear targets to be achieved by

Youth Programmes

The Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs has implemented a number of programmes focused on the youth sector. These programmes are aimed at economic development (with the support of the partnership agreement with the Sol Plaatje University) in key areas, namely ICT, and culture of entrepreneurship. A platform (NCDeev Ecosystem) was created that will

Introduction to the internship programme

What is an Internship?  As contemplated by Cabinet in December 2002, internship is a public service graduate work experience programme targeting unemployed graduates.  Internship gives students workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills that they have studied and will practice in future. Internships of different kinds are common in fields including medicine,

How to Complain

You can approach a Consumers Affairs Office to intervene in disputes over contracts, quality of products or services. You should first complain to the branch manager or customer care office of the business concerned before asking the Consumer Affairs Office to intervene. These offices have trained staff to advise you on your rights as consumers.

Know Your Consumer Rights

The Act lays down nine fundamental rights for consumers. • Right to equality in the consumer market. • Right to privacy. • Right to choose. • Right to disclosure of information. • Right to fair and responsible marketing. • Right to fair and honest dealing. • Right to fair, just and reasonable terms and conditions.