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Support and funding for research, innovation and entrepreneurship should work in concert. Photo: File

Bright idea: SA can have one system for science, innovation and enterprise

If we create one system, we could start seeing as many new products as research papers, and as many new jobs as there are journal articles

Imported goods are subject to customs duties and a 15% VAT rate based on their value, which must be paid to Sars. (Oupa Nkosi)

All you need to know about Sars’ increase on customs duties for online clothing orders 

The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry

Trade, industry and competition minister Ebrahim Patel says the hope is that the next administration will be left with a well-organised, combined department, “that is not simply one plus one, but is a little bit more than that”. (Photo by Gallo Images/Alet Pretorius)

What is hamstringing SA’s industrial growth?

Implementing the country’s many masterplans demands capacity and focus from a department that has been pulled in different directions

Team effort: The interior of a 3 Series at the BMW plant in Rosslyn. Automotive manufacturing could be hurt if Sanas does not pick a leader with the required skills. (Kevin Sutherland/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Ebrahim Patel MIA as the South African National Accreditation System battles its board

Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has failed to intervene at the South African National Accreditation System since being made aware of alleged board inteference last…

Dams would need to reach 65% by the end of the rainy season at the start of October before the city’s water storage capacity moves out of the danger zone. (David Harrison/M&G)

Day Zero: Scare tactics, science and solutions

The city has come under significant criticism from civil society and concerned residents for its response to the worst drought in a 100 years

Draft minimum standards released for digital TV set-top

Draft minimum standards released for digital TV set-top

After years of rigorous debate, the SABS has finally issued the final draft minimum standard for the set-top box decoders that will be used in SA.

Inferior imports killing SA business

The SABS says substandard imports flooding the SA market are killing local business as companies with SABS approval can’t compete with cheap imports.

Save money on electricity this winter

With winter fast approaching and energy prices increasing, it’s a good idea to think of ways to save electricity.

Manto: 11-million condoms recalled after quality concerns

The Health Department recalled 10,8-million condoms after the country was hit by ”quality issues” during last year, Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang said on Sunday. ”Yes,…

Govt faces R5-billion lawsuit after condom scandal

Three condom suppliers, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang and Finance Minister Trevor Manuel face a R5-billion class-action…

Health Dept recalls more condoms

The Department of Health is recalling a second consignment of defective condoms, this time from Kohrs Medical, Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang said in Pretoria on…

Govt: Five million condoms recalled

About five million condoms supplied by Zalatex have been collected since a recall and an additional 7,5-million condoms quarantined at the company’s warehouse, the Health…

Cabinet expresses concern over faulty condoms

The South African Cabinet was concerned about the level of fraud that led to the distribution of faulty condoms that might have exposed people to HIV. ”All those implicated in…

SABS unwraps audit of condom department

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is auditing its condom department after a manager at the bureau was accused of certifying defective condoms in exchange for cash. ”On…

SA recalls 20-million risky condoms

South Africa’s Health Department said on Tuesday it has recalled 20-million potentially defective condoms approved by an official accused of taking bribes from a manufacturer.…