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Special Economic Zones

As defined by the South African National Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are geographically designated areas of a country set aside for specifically targeted economic activities, supported through special arrangements (that may include laws) and systems that are often different from those that apply in the rest of the country.

Opportunity for production of health products and platinum-related products in strategically positioned precincts

September 16, 2025

Industrial space available in strategic, high-impact SEZ

September 15, 2025

Investment opportunity in solar panel decommissioning and recycling

September 14, 2025

ELIDZ construction projects soften the blow in job losses due to Covid-19

January 28, 2022

Limpopo’s Special Economic Zones to drive industrialisation

December 15, 2021

An abundance of opportunities for discerning investors

August 10, 2021

Opportunities in deep-water port development

April 7, 2021

Opportunities for business growth into southern Africa

January 28, 2021

2021 guide to business and investment in South Africa

November 12, 2020

Eastern Cape Special Economic Zones and ports

November 1, 2020

The ELIDZ has attracted a number of new investors

January 14, 2020

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