Western Cape government steps up efforts to boost exports and create jobs [SOUND]

# The Western Cape government says stronger international trade partnerships are key to creating more than 200-thousand jobs through increased exports. The province’s export strategy aims to generate 408-billion-rand in exports and attract a thousand more active exporters by 2035. Speaking at an export industry meeting in Cape Town, premier Alan Winde said increasing renewable energy will also help local businesses meet global environmental standards and stay competitive: