He said the provincial government had a number of planned interventions to encourage more growth in the local economy.
"We are working very hard to get rid of the red tape, which we think is critical. We also need to improve skills of our people ... broadband is also a very important driver for the growth of the economy."
Craig Lemboe an economist at the Bureau for Economic Research, said yesterday the agricultural sector had created the most jobs in the province during the first quarter.
Apple acknowledged that prices of best-selling ebooks rose after they launched iPad book sales.
Telkom will pay a fine of R200-million, after it reached an agreement with the Competition Commission.
A weaker rand and higher oil prices are likely to push the petrol price to record levels in July.
