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Gov't commits to unlock productivity to drive economy

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 60 Views |

Government has committed to enhancing its national productivity and competitiveness to achieve its long-term economic ambitions, including becoming a high-income country through diversification.

Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPS) in the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs (MLHA), Tshepo Nkwadi, revealed this during the World Productivity Day commemoration last Friday.

Celebrated under the theme ‘From Ideas to Impact: Protecting Intellectual Property for Competitive Startups’, she said the day offers a platform to reflect on the role of productivity in economic development, improved livelihoods, and sustainable growth.

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Gov't commits to unlock productivity to drive economy

Government has committed to enhancing its national productivity and competitiveness to achieve its long-term economic ambitions, including becoming a high-income country through diversification.

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