The trade, industry & competition department will scrape together R100bn from the private sector to finance a fund set up to assist black-owned businesses. Funds will be derived from the implementation of the broad-based BEE (BBBEE) codes of good practice and the Competition Commission’s public interest requirements, according to trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau. Thabiso Tema spoke with Yamkela Fanisi, spokesperson for the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, and Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa.

<p>The trade, industry &amp; competition department will scrape together R100bn from the private sector to finance a fund set up to assist black-owned businesses. Funds will be derived from the implementation of the broad-based BEE (BBBEE) codes of good practice and the Competition Commission&rsquo;s public interest requirements, according to trade, industry &amp; competition minister Parks Tau. Thabiso Tema spoke with Yamkela Fanisi, spokesperson for the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, and Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa.</p>

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<p>POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.</p>