The 2019 guide to business and investment in South Africa
Essential information about the main economic sectors of the South African economy and unique insight into topical issues and exciting new possibilities for doing business or investing in South Africa.
Record numbers for Africa Trade Week as traders look to Africa for growth
Over 500 businesses from 67 countries travelled to South Africa for Africa Trade Week, looking to build business partnerships in Africa.
International Tequila Festival comes to Cape Town!
Don't miss the biggest Food & Drinks Festival happening in the heart of Cape Town on 1-3 November 2019.
Booming Halaal industry under the spotlight at Global Trade Show
The Global Trade Show of Networking & Matchmaking South Africa, taking place from 29 to 31 July 2019 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng, is playing a crucial role in facilitating trade opportunities in the Halaal industry.
What makes Cape Town such an ideal destination for industry and innovation?
What is it about this destination that attracts a diversity of locals and foreigners who want to live, work, study and play in a promising metropolis brimming with opportunity?
World’s second-largest refrigeration plant launched at Gauteng IDZ
The In2Food Group production facility is 22 708 m² in size and is located on 3.5 ha of land located on the northern precinct of the OR Tambo International Airport Special Economic Zone.
A practical journey through customer centricity at CEM Africa 2019
The Customer Experience Management Africa Summit will be held at the CTICC in Cape Town, 31 July & 1 August 2019.
Urban densification corridor offers mixed use investment proposition
The C3 Corridor is a road infrastructure project aimed at supporting the IRPTN and thereby densifying uses along the transportation corridor.
Nedbank’s new instore digital solution lets merchants initiate customer finance applications in minutes
The new purpose-based offering is the result of a collaboration between Nedbank and SwitchPay, a leading fintech company that provides innovative solutions in financial technology.
Tourism a key economic driver for SA
Government to help create environment conducive to trade and tourism growth, Deputy Minister tells Africa Trade Week.
Featured Investment Opportunities
Durban Aerotropolis is ready to take flight
Once complete, it will become the economic driver of the province, creating 750 000 jobs.
Northern Cape Metals Industrial Cluster now in implementation phase
The Cluster will be fully established through a development of four phases. Phase 1 is currently under development.
A growing boatbuilding industry ready for investment
Each year, 80 to 200 cruising yachts pass Cape Town from the Indian Ocean en-route to the Caribbean – a lucrative market waiting for enthusiastic investors.
Featured Business Opportunities
A snapshot of South Africa’s nine provinces
Key facts about South Africa's nine provincial economies, with resource links to explore the business and investment environment of each region in more depth.
Prime office and industrial space available
Highveld Industrial Park has a number of key assets that form the basis of its unique rental proposition that allows it to provide a holistic rental solution to its clients, in a prime location.
South African investment incentives
A range of incentives are available to investors, existing companies, entrepreneurs and co-operatives across many sectors.