Topnews, Press, Economy, Embassy
18. February 2020
Mission at Work: SA Mission Participates in Biofach 2020
The Minister Economic, Jacob Moatshe led a trade mission to Nurnberg to participate at Biofach, the largest, international organic trade fair. This fair took place on the 12 to 15 February 2020. Seventeen SA companies showcased their products at this fair. Their products ranged from cosmetic, food, wine, spices and processing machinery. A series of meetings were held with potential buyers/importers and investors on the margins of the Biofach. Significant leads were generated.
South Africa's investment in
education has tripled since the
end of apartheid. At 6.6% of the
country's GDP and 17.7% of total
government spending, the
country's education spending
rate is among the highest
in the world.