Presentations   Unpacking the Green Economy ecosystem: Business development support services for local green entrepreneurs (Ulrik Jorgensen, Development Policy Advisor, EU Delegation to South Africa)   Introducing Future Females green economy programs (Lauren Dallas, Co-Founder and CEO of Future Females)   Support to SMMEs during DOVID-19 and adapting…

Business Day - 9 May 2022 by Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)

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Fin24 - 9 May 2022 by Carol Paton

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In the fourth quarter of 2021, South Africa’s merchandise exports continued on their upward trend, recording a 7.6%  year-on-year increase, amounting to R466 billion. However, quarterly growth was marginal, with a 0.8% increase from Q3 2021. Imports also markedly increased by 17.8% year-on-year, amounting to R381 billion in Q4 2021 and, on…

The 2022 TIPS Forum will be held in a hybrid format allowing for both in-person and virtual participation. The in-person event will be held at 

The Industrial Policy for Policy Makers (IPPM) 2022 training programme will take place from 5-9 September, alongside the annual APORDE programme. This year's theme is Green Agricultural and Industrial Development in Africa. IPPM is aimed at senior government officials from across Africa and will be held in Pretoria, South Africa. Applications close on 22 July 2022. More more information and the application for go to: IPPM 2022.

TIPS is establishing a Project Management Unit to support government and industry in realising the objectives of the Sector Master Plans. TIPS is seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager for the steel sector, to join as a member of the unit on a 24-month contract. Closing date: 30 May 2022. See link for details and how to apply. https://www.tips.org.za/vacancies

Presentations Refining and logistics sectors (Dave Wright, Independent Researcher and a Director of the South African National Energy Association) Petrol stations, workers and a just transition in South Africa (Nokwanda Maseko, TIPS Senior Economist) Employment opportunities in a biomass supply chain (Farai Chineshe, Bioenergy Analyst, WWF South Africa) Media…

South Africa had a trade surplus of R93.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021, down from R101 billion in the third quarter of 2021. Year-on-year, imports increased by about 17% to R381 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021, while exports increased by about 9% to R475 billion in…

TIPS has established a Project Management Unit to support government and industry in realising the objectives of the Sector Master Plans. TIPS is looking for a Project Management Unit Head. Closing date: 17 June 2022. See link for details and how to apply. https://www.tips.org.za/vacancies

Presentations Contextual financial analysis for driving sustainable finance reforms for micro and small enterprises in South Africa (Elize Hattingh, Researcher TIPS; Kiara Muthusamy, Intern TIPS; Ntombiyesibini Phumelal, Intern TIPS) Climate finance landscape: Overview of funding activities in South Africa (Jack Radmore, Energy Programme manager and Climate Finance Lead, GreenCape) Lessons…

Engineering News - 2 June 2022 by Tasneem Bulbulia 

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For more about the Webinar see: Upacking the Green Economy Ecosystem: Business Development Support Services for Local Green Entrepreneurs

Engineering News - 8 June 2022 by Schalk Burger 

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Main Bulletin: The Real Economy Bulletin - First Quarter 2022 In this edition GDP growth: The GDP expanded almost 2% in the first quarter of 2022, bringing the GDP back to pre-pandemic levels. GDP growth has become far more volatile since the pandemic, however. Moreover, significant differences persist between sectors, with agriculture showing the strongest recovery and construction by far the weakest. Read more. Employment: The available employment data suggest that the jobs recovery has lagged well behind the GDP, especially for lower-level formal employees and domestic workers. The number of employers and self-employed people has also dropped sharply. The employment data became…

The bulletin is a review of quarterly trends, developments and data in the real economy, covering the GDP, employment, international trade, investment, and foreign direct investment.The briefing notes in this edition look at the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its impact on South African exports; and Understanding localisation. Read here: The Real Economy Bulletin - First Quarter 2022.

The number of unqualified “plumbers” working in South Africa’s plumbing industry has increased substantially. About 86.8% or 97 000 self-identified plumbers in the industry are unqualified, which has had significant implications for business sustainability, the perceived level of skill in the industry, and the effective delivery of water and sanitation systems. The personal-professional development of…

Background South Africa has initiated the transition to a more sustainable development pathway that involves moving towards a low-carbon economy. At the same time, South Africa still faces a number of developmental challenges related to poverty, unemployment and inequality, and the climate crisis further threatens vulnerable communities and people.…

The report unpacks the historical trajectory of coal-dependent economies in Mpumalanga and charts possible futures by analysing potential economic opportunities. It covers the past and present economic structure of coal-based municipalities in South Africa, and unpacks existing assets and liabilities. It then looks forward by diving into possible economic activities that could provide…

Improving the governance of the transition to a a low-emissions economy, across spheres of government and sectors, means local risks and opportunities must be foregrounded. In addition, the local government toolbox for advancing a just transition – the policies, regulations, functions and processes – must be characterised and interrogated even as these…