{
  "id": 2162456,
  "title": "Govt-business targets 3% economic growth, one million jobs by 2030",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/govt-business-targets-3-economic-growth-one-million-jobs-by-2030",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T14:55:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/govt-business-targets-3-economic-growth-one-million-jobs-by-2030/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that phase three of the Government-Business Partnership will prioritize economic growth reaching 3% and creating one million jobs by 2030. The partnership has already achieved significant milestones, such as eliminating load shedding, improving logistics, and removing South Africa from the Financial Action Task Force's greylist.\n\nRamaphosa emphasized the importance of inclusive growth, jobs, and confidence as the central focus of phase three. He stated that while the immediate goal is to lift economic growth above 3%, the ultimate aim is to achieve higher, sustained, and more inclusive growth. Ramaphosa highlighted the need for growth that is labor-intensive and expands industrial capacity.\n\nThe partnership plans to drive growth through key sectors, including mining, agriculture, infrastructure, and tourism. Adrian Gore, co-convenor of the partnership and chair of Business Leadership South Africa, explained that these sectors were chosen due to their potential for growth, economic significance, and job creation. Gore stressed the necessity of a mining sector that can wake up its geological superpower status, with a focus on platinum group metals (PGMs) and other commodities. He also highlighted the vital role of agriculture as a global export platform, emphasizing the need for South African technology and the large-scale investment required to meet international standards. Infrastructure and tourism were also identified as crucial sectors for growth, with the country facing significant challenges that need to be addressed through substantial funding and modernization efforts.",
  "summary": "The Government-Business Partnership aims to create jobs and grow the economy.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}