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National GDP growth and an increase in Western Cape Business Confidence indicate improving economic conditions in the Provincial Economy

 “The growth observed in 7 out of 10 national sectors, particularly in finance, energy, and construction, is encouraging and suggests the possibility of positive Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at the provincial level,” said Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism. Minister Meyers’ comments follow the StatsSA release of the […]

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Minister addresses French and German business chambers

On 26 August 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, addressed the German and French Chambers’s joint business networking event in Cape Town. Minister Meyer highlighted a new spirit of optimism and hope in South Africa, which bodes well for the economy. “The Government of National Unity established

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Climate Change mitigation initiatives ensure food security and create job opportunities

“Climate change is real and severely impacts the agricultural sector,” said Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, during the debate on the climate crisis in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on Thursday, 22 August 2024. The Minister stressed, “Recent experience has taught us that heavy rains, floods, fires, and strong

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Direct export of horses to the EU resumes after 14 years, a boost for jobs

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the news that the export of thoroughbred horses from South Africa to the EU has resumed after a 14-year absence. Minister Meyer’s comment comes following the departure of a consignment of 32 horses to the European Union (EU) on Saturday, 17 August 2024. Minister Meyer

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