Significant progress being made on Durban’s Southern Aqueduct Project

The R1.2-billion Southern Aqueduct project consists of a 24-kilometre bulk water pipeline. The Southern Aqueduct supplies about 1.2 million people through 33 reservoirs....

Investment Opportunities

	Invest in the establishment of a medicinal mushrooms production facility We are pleased to highlight a unique opportunity for potential investors to consider establishing an innovative, export-oriented medicinal mushroom facility in the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ)....
	Partnership opportunity in development of hydroelectric power station The proposed project entails the development of a hydropower station at the Blydepoort Dam, in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa....
	Opportunity to invest in solar panel manufacturing plant The project is poised for implementation, with feasibility funding in motion, multiple investors engaged, and a clear roadmap to supply both domestic and regional markets. The project currently seeks equity partners....
	Automotive industry development: an opportunity for African expansion The Northern Development Corridor is home to a cluster of automotive and automotive supply companies, aerospace and defence concerns. ...
	Vast tourism investment opportunities in the Free State The Free State Province is home to several strategic and unique natural and cultural assets that offer significant opportunities for tourism investment through strategic partnerships....
	Expansion of the Big Hole precinct: opportunities for property developers The project involves further development of the Big Hole Precinct (BHP) in Kimberley with various elements incorporated into the project. Find out more here....
	Opportunities for investors in precinct redevelopment Waaihoek Precinct is located immediately to the south of Bloemfontein CBD. Project funding is needed for the redevelopment of the precinct to unlock the area's significant heritage value and tourism potential....
	Hotel development opportunity in prime tourism spot Bourke's Luck Potholes is a major tourism attraction in Southern Africa. This project presents an investment opportunity for a four-star hotel and a top-quality restaurant....
	Gauteng is open for investment: Gauteng Investment Booklet 2025 The Gauteng Investment Booklet 2025, presented here, showcases over R200-billion worth of infrastructure projects led across all spheres of government and municipalities....
	Investment opportunities in the Agriculture sector Explore 8 distinct investment opportunities in the agriculture sector. This region has a diverse agricultural landscape, encompassing fertile lowlands, rolling hills and subtropical climates....

Gauteng showcases a bold portfolio of bankable, transformative infrastructure projects at SIDSSA 2025

Of the top seven catalytic projects announced for project preparation support, two are situated in Gauteng: the Gauteng Urban Upgrade Programme – Johannesburg CBD, and the City of Ekurhuleni Wastewater Conveyance and Treatment Systems Programme....

Special Economic Zones

	Precinct development ideal for production of health and pharmaceutical products, electronics and other just-in-time products ORTIA Precinct 2 is a 29ha land parcel projected to have 265 000m² of developable space and the Springs Precinct, a 13ha land parcel projected to have 45 000m² of developable space. ...
	Opportunity to invest in solar PV- and e-waste recycling The ELIDZ offers an exceptional investment platform for e-waste and solar PV recycling operations, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, government incentives, and strategic market positioning....
	Strategically positioned SEZ focused on agri-industrial and logistics sectors Nkomazi SEZ offers a multi-sector base of operations along the Maputo Corridor which provides exporters with good access through Maputo Port to the export markets of South East Africa, the Indian Ocean Rim and Far East Asia. ...
	Prime space available in the Namakwa SEZ The SEZ has secured a significant investment of R29.3-billion, led by anchor investors Vedanta Zinc International and Frontier Rare Earths, demonstrating confidence in the province’s potential. Spanning 1 270 hectares, the Namakwa SEZ opens up huge opportunities for businesses in the province....
	Five reasons why you should invest in the MAPSEZ Numerous vacant factories and large parcels of land available for lease in this SEZ, situated on 1 038 ha of land in the Free State, South Africa's central province....
	Ideal location for production and export of time-sensitive products into Africa Supported by bankable feasibility studies and business cases, the SEZ is leveraging its competitive location next to an international airport to promote the production and export of time-sensitive products....

Africa Focus

Making AfCFTA effective – what we can learn from AGOA

By building on the lessons of AGOA, AfCFTA can unlock unprecedented economic opportunities and position Africa as a global economic powerhouse. Success will depend on addressing the structural challenges that have long hindered Africa’s trade potential....

Business News

	A unique guide to business and investment in Africa The Journal of African Business is a quarterly magazine covering a broad range of pertinent topics to inform and inspire business and investment on the continent. The June/July/August issue is available here as an eBook....
	Maritime industry development gets a boost in Durban This initiative emphasises the strategic importance of the ocean economy, particularly through the Port of Durban, which handles 65 percent of South Africa’s container volume and is a crucial hub for trade across KwaZulu-Natal and Africa....
	Economic expansion through tourism eThekwini (Durban) City Manager Musa Mbhele met with senior officials from the South African Consulate General to Dubai, as part of a series of high-level engagements in Dubai aimed at promoting investment and tourism in Durban....
	Apply for participation: ECDC Pavilion at SA Auto Week The closing date for application submission is no later than 26 June 2025....
	Making AfCFTA effective – what we can learn from AGOA By building on the lessons of AGOA, AfCFTA can unlock unprecedented economic opportunities and position Africa as a global economic powerhouse. Success will depend on addressing the structural challenges that have long hindered Africa’s trade potential....
	Opportunity to invest in solar PV- and e-waste recycling The ELIDZ offers an exceptional investment platform for e-waste and solar PV recycling operations, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, government incentives, and strategic market positioning....
	Eastern Cape drives trade and investment agenda at North German Business Conference on Africa The conference is organised by several Chambers of Commerce and Industry from northern Germany. ...
	Medicine accessibility, SA ports crisis, urban mining, AI and gamification in the spotlight as Cape Town hosts Africa’s top supply chain conference More than 700 supply chain managers from across Africa and around the world convened in Cape Town for the 47th annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the profession....
	Accelerating the global energy transformation with African energy solutions Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 launches Strategic Conference Programme....