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    Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

    Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

    30 July 2026

    The AfCFTA has been signed by 54 African countries and brings together 55 African Union member states

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    22 July 2026

    The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town call for private sector partners

    Mayor welcomes Port of Cape Town call for private sector partners

    20 July 2026

    We welcome Transnet’s call for private sector partners to upgrade and operate the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Cape Town

    City courts Indian investors to boost trade, jobs for Cape Town

    City courts Indian investors to boost trade, jobs for Cape Town

    17 July 2026

    Investors, entrepreneurs and private and public sector leaders gathered in Cape Town for the three-day India-Africa Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit.

    Allfashion Sourcing styles a future for and by Africans

    Allfashion Sourcing styles a future for and by Africans

    16 July 2026

    The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, cut the ribbon this week at the Allfashion Sourcing event.

    Mayor calls on NPA to stop ‘catch and release’ of drug dealers on the Cape Flats

    Mayor calls on NPA to stop ‘catch and release’ of drug dealers on the Cape Flats

    13 July 2026

    The Mayor was speaking at the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court where a suspect arrested by Metro Police in Woodlands

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    03 July 2026

    Through the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate, the City supports the work of the GTP

    Don’t miss Decorex Cape Town this weekend for an inspired soft life

    Don’t miss Decorex Cape Town this weekend for an inspired soft life

    26 June 2026

    Decorex, Africa's premier décor and design exhibition, returned this week to the Cape Town International Convention Centre

    City a model of women empowerment at Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference

    City a model of women empowerment at Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference

    25 June 2026

    City's commitment to advancing women highlighted at the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference.

    LEAP records increased drug and firearm confiscations

    LEAP records increased drug and firearm confiscations

    24 June 2026

    A specialised Reaction Unit of 120 members was launched to swiftly respond to sudden

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    24 June 2026

    It was the most successful year yet, with just over 700 entries for existing businesses or business ideas - 145 of whom met the criteria to participate in the training and mentorship rounds.

    Cape Town's green economy partnership delivers investment, jobs and global recognition

    Cape Town's green economy partnership delivers investment, jobs and global recognition

    23 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town congratulates GreenCape on being named Impact Intermediary of the Year at the African Impact Investment Awards, announced on 11 June 2026 at the Africa Impact Summit in Lusaka, Zambia.

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    Cape Town calls on Transnet to accelerate Port improvement strategies

    16 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town has renewed calls for Transnet to accelerate initiatives to improve efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town, which has been ranked last in the latest World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI).

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    15 June 2026

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is inviting the public to comment from today, Monday, 15 June, on the draft updates to the Business Support Policy

    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    Africa’s premier hospitality expo returns to Cape Town

    11 June 2026

    The expo brings together hospitality industry suppliers and buyers from across Africa for a packed programme

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    02 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, hosted a manufacturing sector engagement at Solar MD Richmond Park

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    28 May 2026

    Today’s approval means nearly 700 more opportunities for residents to earn an income

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    EPWP graduates help drive business support in Cape Town

    27 May 2026

    To strengthen the City’s services while equipping youth for the workplace, the Business Hub introduced the Junior Business Advisor Programme in 2021

    City-backed programme helps local businesses build supplier readiness

    City-backed programme helps local businesses build supplier readiness

    22 May 2026

    Supporting small businesses remains an important part of Cape Town’s economic growth approach

    Metal Theft Unit closes 136 non-compliant scrap traders

    Metal Theft Unit closes 136 non-compliant scrap traders

    21 May 2026

    Cape Town has in excess of 600 scrap dealers and bucket shops

    SMME business boost just a click away

    SMME business boost just a click away

    20 May 2026

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is urging Cape Town-based Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) looking for a boost to apply for the Productivity Efficiency Programme

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    05 May 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially cut the ribbon on a major new informal trading infrastructure at the City’s Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    Film project funding applications now open

    Film project funding applications now open

    30 April 2026

    The film fund provides financial support or municipal services support for film projects produced in Cape Town.

    Cape Town SMMEs take care of business

    Cape Town SMMEs take care of business

    23 April 2026

    ​Business owners from 35 Cape Town-based companies are gathering this week for the City’s High Impact Supplier Development Programme

    Mayor calls for state to oppose drug dealer bail applications

    Mayor calls for state to oppose drug dealer bail applications

    20 April 2026

    ​Mayor Hill-Lewis has called on the NPA to instruct its prosecutors to oppose bail for drug dealers in gang-impacted communities on the Cape Flats

    Update on A Day of 1000 Opportunities at Athlone Stadium

    Update on A Day of 1000 Opportunities at Athlone Stadium

    16 April 2026

    The City empathises with the plight of so many Capetonians in their bid to secure work.

    City strengthens recycling drive, residents urged to reduce waste

    City strengthens recycling drive, residents urged to reduce waste

    15 April 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is intensifying its focus on waste minimisation through recycling, reuse and composting

    Africa’s biggest travel and trade show under way this week

    Africa’s biggest travel and trade show under way this week

    14 April 2026

    World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026, the continent’s largest tourism and hospitality trade show, kicked off this week at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

    Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

    Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

    13 April 2026

    ​A range of new Cape-made products has gone on display at the Invest Cape Town Centre at City Hall in the CBD

    Waste not, want profit? City-funded WISP a win for businesses

    Waste not, want profit? City-funded WISP a win for businesses

    10 April 2026

    These synergies have also generated over R155 million in financial benefits and created 411 jobs across the economy

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    09 April 2026

    STADIO already offers a Bachelors in Policing Practises that will form the foundation for the crafting of the municipal qualification.

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    04 April 2026

    Council has granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of a portion of prime City-owned land in Green Point.

    Council gives go-ahead for Manufacturing Support Policy to spur investment in Cape Town’s 33 industrial hubs

    Council gives go-ahead for Manufacturing Support Policy to spur investment in Cape Town’s 33 industrial hubs

    01 April 2026

    The new Manufacturing Support Policy not only expands its focus to 33 areas around Cape Town

    City team highlights Cape Town’s potential at SA Investment Conference

    City team highlights Cape Town’s potential at SA Investment Conference

    01 April 2026

    MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    25 March 2026

    In total, about 70 000 Capetonians work in BPO centres servicing international clients, while a further 30 000 residents are employed in domestic call centres

    All that jazz takes over Cape Town

    All that jazz takes over Cape Town

    22 March 2026

    The Cape Town International Jazz Festival to take place from 22 to 28 March 2026

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    20 March 2026

    The time has come to upgrade the market site and ensure proper trading security.

    Cape Town turns waste into opportunity

    Cape Town turns waste into opportunity

    19 March 2026

    Yesterday’s waste becomes high value materials used across industries

    Ekurhuleni visits Cape Town to strengthen governance and services

    Ekurhuleni visits Cape Town to strengthen governance and services

    18 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town was identified as a key metropolitan municipality from which we can learn best practices.

    Cape clothing SMMEs learn money management tools in City-supported programme

    Cape clothing SMMEs learn money management tools in City-supported programme

    13 March 2026

    The CTFL sector is one of Cape Town's most important engines of economic activity, employing over 17 000 people across the city.

    City invites businesses to shape the 2026 Ease of Doing Business Index

    City invites businesses to shape the 2026 Ease of Doing Business Index

    10 March 2026

    The Ease of Doing Business programme is a key priority for this administration.

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    Cape Town sets clear economic policy agenda at Market Intelligence Report launch

    02 March 2026

    The report consolidates key economic metrics and outlines how the City is aligning its legislative and policy programme to strengthen competitiveness, stimulate job creation and enhance Cape Town’s position

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    27 February 2026

    A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

    Vendor applications open for Wallacedene Container Market

    Vendor applications open for Wallacedene Container Market

    26 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate invites traders and vendors to apply for bays at the newly-completed Wallacedene Container Market.

    Much loved Mayors Craft Market starts this Friday

    Much loved Mayors Craft Market starts this Friday

    24 February 2026

    The market will run from 07:00 to 14:30 on the trading days. Marketers can be found on the 2nd floor of the Cape Town Civic Centre.

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    City’s industry support programmes equal real job growth

    24 February 2026

    The most recent jobs data from Statistics South Africa show that the City’s sustained focus on skills development alongside investment promotion of target industries continues to bear fruit.

    Cape Town adds 113 000 jobs year-on-year, SA’s highest gain

    Cape Town adds 113 000 jobs year-on-year, SA’s highest gain

    17 February 2026

    We are elated to see employment hit record levels in Cape Town, with 470 000 jobs added over the current local government term.

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

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