Buy local to create jobs
Proudly SA urged South Africans to buy local manufactured products, which has the potential to create more jobs, thus, reducing high levels of unemployment.
This is according Proudly SA CEO, Leslie Sedibe, during a business networking session, recently held in Boksburg.
He said it remains of utmost importance that the local service industry is supported, which means money spent remains in South Africa.
Productivity SA CEO, Bongani Coka supported Sedibe’s plea, adding that is also imperative that local manufacturers make sure products of a high standard and can meet demand.
In attendance was the director of NPO Labour Culture Network in Japan, Fujikazu Suzuki, who said the two countries share common ideas about productivity.
“Guiding principles of the productivity movement includes the expansion of employment, and to ensure proper cooperation between management and labour,” said Suzuki.
Executive director of Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) , Kimihiki Inaba, discussed the current activities of Japanese companies in South Africa, and states that South Africa remains a key market as a business hub of trade.
Jetro is a government-related organisation that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, the organisation’s core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small- to medium-size Japanese firms maximise their global export potential. – @NalediBoksburg
