Namakwa District Municipality Investment Prospectus

NAMAKWA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS
NAMAKWA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY IS
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NAMAKWA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS
CONTENTS
1 FOREWORD
The Executive Mayor
2 THE NORTHERN CAPE AT A GLANCE
3 THE NORTHERN CAPE IN NUMBERS
4 INTRODUCTION
The Northern Cape’s largest district offers endless variety
5 DISTRICT STATISTICS
Economic, gross domestic product and labour market
6 WELCOME
District Municipal Manager
7 MAIN SECTORS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Namakwa District Municipality traverses two key transport and logistics corridors
8 NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Namakwa has the minerals the world needs to go green
9 LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES AND TOWNS
A warm welcome awaits visitors to Namakwa’s towns
10 TOURISM: Karoo Highlands Route
11 TOURISM: Namaqua Coastal Route
12 TOURISM: Richtersveld Route
13 TOURISM: Cape to Namibia Route
14 INVESTMENT PROJECTS
Excellent investment opportunities occur throughout the district
16 BOEGOEBAAI SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
17 BOEGOEBAAI DEEPWATER PORT
18 NAMAKWA IRRIGATION PROJECT
19 NAMAKWA SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
20 SPRINGBOK AIRPORT
IBC NATIONAL INCENTIVE SCHEMES
IMAGE CREDITS: Cover: Mine, Kevin Wright/Vedanta Zinc International; solar panels, Globeleq; flowers, Northern
Cape Tourism Authority (NCTA); Springbok, NCTA. Other: Loeriesfontein Wind Farm, Gareth Hunt/Fairwind; mining
operations, Kevin Wright/Vedanta Zinc International; fat-tailed sheep, Meatmaster SA; solar farm, Abengoa;
containers in port, Tom Fisk on Pexels; Irrigation, Joel Dunn on Unsplash and Mark Stebnicki on Pexels; Springbok
Inn, SA Places; Springbok Airport, Michael Ellis and Nico Tromp; all other images, NCTA.
LAYOUT & DESIGN: Salmah Brown
NORTHERN CAPE TOURISM: To enquire about any of the towns or routes mentioned in this Prospectus,
please contact: Tel: +27 53 832 2657
Email: marketing@experiencenortherncape.com
Website: www.experiencenortherncape.com
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FOREWORD
UNLOCKING PROSPERITY: INVESTING
IN THE FUTURE OF NAMAKWA
Executive Mayor Mervin Cloete welcomes the notable investments
recently made in the region and looks forward to an exciting era.
It is with great enthusiasm and optimism that I pen these words as we
embark on a journey of economic transformation and development
in the Namakwa District. The Namakwa District Municipality stands
on the precipice of a new era, one filled with opportunities and the
promise of prosperity.
Our vision for Namakwa is bold and ambitious, fuelled by the belief
that this region, nestled in the heart of Southern Africa, can indeed
become the economic frontier of the Southern African Development
Community (SADC). Recent milestones, including the Cabinet’s approval
of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) designation and the
forthcoming Boegoebaai Green Hydrogen project, are testaments to
the immense potential that lies within our borders.
Namakwa’s landscape is changing, and so too is our perspective
on economic development. We have witnessed the rise of multiple
mining investment projects, seen our tourism sector flourish and observed
the spirit of entrepreneurship ignite within our communities.
Now, we stand poised to take the next bold steps in our journey
towards economic prosperity.
This conference represents a crucial moment in our collective pursuit
of a brighter future for Namakwa. The projects we present are
not just investments in infrastructure or initiatives; they are investments
in the dreams, aspirations and well-being of our people. We
envision sustainable development that leaves no-one behind, where
opportunities are accessible to all and where innovation and environmental
stewardship guide our path.
The support we seek from our esteemed partners is more than
financial; it is a vote of confidence in Namakwa’s potential. It is an
acknowledgment that together, we can unlock the untapped resources,
harness the renewable energy of our windswept landscapes and
create a region that is both economically vibrant and environmentally
responsible. As the Executive Mayor of the Namakwa District Municipality,
I am committed to ensuring that every resource entrusted to
us is used judiciously, transparently and with the utmost dedication
to our shared vision. We pledge to be steadfast stewards of the trust
you place in us. I invite you to join hands with us on this transformative
journey, to be part of the story of Namakwa’s resurgence and to
witness the birth of an economic frontier that will not only benefit our
region but also contribute significantly to
the greater SADC community.
Together, let us unlock prosperity
and create a legacy
that future generations
will look back on with
pride and gratitude.
Vedanta Zinc International’s investment is making a significant impact on economic prospects | Executive Mayor, Councillor Mervin Cloete

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THE NORTHERN CAPE AT A GLANCE
NORTHERN CAPE is unique as a trade and investment destination.
Its vast geographical extent
and natural resources, complemented
by human capacity
and sound infrastructure, offer
its partners a wide array
of attractive trade and investment
opportunities meeting
global standards.
The geographic location of
the Northern Cape provides
easy access to SADC markets
and export ports via sea
and air. The entry points in
terms of access to Namibia
and Botswana, extending to
Zambia, provide a unique
competitive advantage.
The mineral profile of the
Northern Cape has contributed
to the establishment
of global trade centres such
as London and New York
through diamond resources
and mining listings. In
addition to being for many
years the leading source of
diamonds, the province is a
key iron ore and manganese
producer, which is complemented
by lime, granite, semi-precious stones and other minerals.
The mining sector continues to expand, and with it opportunities in
mining supplies and mineral value addition.
The South African government has prioritised the diversification of
energy sources to supply the national grid, and the focus on renewable
energy has stimulated the demand for solar, wind, hydro and
biomass energy sources.
No province is better equipped in these fields than the Northern
Cape, which has become the preferred investment destination for
renewable energy companies. Growth in the energy sector has
stimulated the manufacturing and agricultural sectors, which in turn
has stimulated the development of infrastructure and services. Key
projects include the Boegoebaai deep-sea port, Kathu Industrial
Park, Upington Industrial Park and Vioolsdrif Dam. These projects
are complemented by a well-developed settlement, transport and
communication network. Huge opportunities also exist in value
addition to the Northern Cape’s agricultural and mineral resources.
These developments, opportunities and the associated business
travel will undoubtedly contribute significantly to the further growth in
travel and tourism into and within the province. To respond effectively
to this growth in tourism demand and remain globally competitive,
the province needs to attract suitable and sustainable investment
across the tourism and other sectors.
Human capital is key to the sustainable development of any
region and the Northern Cape boasts the newly established
Sol Plaatje University and enjoys representation through
technology stations of other universities including Unisa and
the Vaal University of Technology.
The province is also served by a well-established multi-campus
Technical Education and Vocational Training College.
Further investments in building the requisite skills and capacities
to meet the demands of our province’s growth and development
are critical.
Provincial and local government organs in the Northern Cape
underpin all the potential of the province, and are dedicated to
ensuring a sound, safe and well-governed investment destination.

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INTRODUCTION NAMAKWA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
THE NORTHERN CAPE’S
LARGEST DISTRICT OFFERS ENDLESS VARIETY
• Towns: Alexander Bay, Calvinia, Fraserburg, Garies, Niewoudtville,
Okiep, Pofadder, Port Nolloth, Springbok, Sutherland, Williston.
The Namakwa District stretches from the north-western corner
of the province, and the country, bordering Namibia and the
Atlantic Ocean to the southern border of the province with the
Western Cape Province. It includes the famous stargazing town of
Sutherland on its southern edge. The district is sparsely populated,
and predominantly rural. It contributes 11.1% to economic activity
in the province. It is the largest district in the province, making
up over a third of its geographical area. There are six local
municipalities: Nama Khoi, Hantam, Khai-Ma, Kamiesberg, Karoo
Hoogland and Richtersveld.
A major new investment has been undertaken in zinc at the Gamsberg
project. The mining and agricultural sectors provide most
employment, while tourism and small-scale manufacturing are also
present. There are plans to create two major economic nodes in the
Namakwa District Municipality, one around the zinc mining project,
which will become the Namakwa Special Economic Zone (NAMSEZ)
and the other a deepsea port and green hydrogen port to become
the Boegoebaai SEZ.
The goal is to position the district and the province at the heart of
South Africa’s nascent green hydrogen economy. Sasol and the IDC
are already involved in feasibility studies. The region’s economy gets
a boost every spring when large numbers of domestic and international
tourists flock to see the veld in bloom. Most of the province lies
in the Nama-Karoo Biome and the annual display of spring flowers
is spectacular.
The region is particularly blessed when it comes to national
parks. Each of the /Ai/Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, the
Namakwa National Park and the Tankwa Karoo National Park have
special qualities that appeal to a wide range of visitors. The Kgalagadi
Transfrontier Park (with Botswana) encompasses 3.7-million
hectares, making it one of the biggest conservation areas in the
world. The vast open spaces of the province lend themselves to
stargazing, which can be done from a campsite or from the formal
optical telescope which is open to visitors in Sutherland.
Area: 126 836km²
Population: 139 370 (2019)
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNTIES
Separate sections in this Prospectus lay out investment opportunities
in detail. In brief these are:
• Boegoebaai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and deepsea port
• Green hydrogen production at the same venue
• Namakwa SEZ, centred on the Vedanta Zinc International mining
operation in Aggenys
• Namakwa Irrigation Scheme
• Development of Springbok airport
FRANCES BAARD
JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE
NAMAKWA
PIXLEY KA SEME
ZF MGCAWU
DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY INFORMATION
The Namakwa District Municipality Category C municipality
Municipal headquarters: Springbok
Postal address: Private Bag X20, Springbok 8240
Physical address: Hendrik J Visser Building, Van Riebeeck Street,
Springbok
Tel: +27 27 712 8000
Website: www.namakwa-dm.gov.za

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MESSAGE
WELCOME TO
NAMAKWA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Investments can create jobs and spark economic reforms,
writes Municipal Manager Sydney Adams.
We welcome you to the biggest district municipality in the country, Namakwa District
Municipality. We invite you to explore the investment opportunities as envisaged within the
boundaries of the district. The theme for the Investment Conference, “Namakwa, the new
investment frontier for SADC”, clearly illustrates our readiness for seizing the opportunities
and our presentation of this platform will enable engagement and investment.
Your presence and participation at this conference is a clear demonstration that
Namakwa continues to be an attractive investment destination. We are on a journey to
rebuild our region and refuse to be daunted by the challenges we face. We therefore align
ourselves with the vision of a modern, growing and successful Northern Cape. We remain
convinced that Namakwa is an investment destination with significant untapped potential,
with diverse cultures and a rich heritage which should not be ignored when investment
expectations are announced.
We have learned that investment decisions can take several years but we are
confident that it will soon reach fruition and result in substantial investment for the
region and a productive economy. The impact of investments we are looking for must
be able to acknowledge the history of
our local people, create sustainable jobs
and to tackle poverty and inequality.
The platform has been laid for business
processes to start up in education,
tourism, agriculture, energy, green
hydrogen, construction, mining, rail and
deepsea port development, but also to
implement fundamental economic reforms.
As local government our role is to set up
an enabling environment which can regulate
municipal support and partnership for investors
and businesses to thrive and to ensure
improved service delivery to our communities.
Our local people ought to benefit from
any investment in Namakwa and with your
support and partnerships we can realise
more growth, offer more opportunities and
create even more jobs. We are looking forward
to the investment pledges that will transpire
throughout the deliberations of this
Namakwa Investment Conference offered by
Namakwa District Municipality.
The Isibindi Safe Park that was built with the help of the
Loeriesfontein Wind Farm promoted local enterprise and created jobs.
Municipal Manager Sydney Adams

DISTRICT ECONOMY
INFRASTRUCTURE
AND MAIN SECTORS
Namakwa District Municipality traverses two key transport and
logistics corridors. The Namakwa District Municipality is ideally
placed to take advantage of provincial and national efforts to
create and grow the green hydrogen economy, while welcoming
new investors in the mining sector and continuing to create new
offerings for visiting tourists.
MAIN ECONOMIC SECTORS
While mining has received significant boosts in recent years with
investments from India (Vedanta Zinc International) and local
investors (Okiep copper mining), agriculture continues to be a
significant export earner and creator of employment.
Sheep and goats thrive in the district and the Kalahari Kid
Corporation (KKC) is working to help emerging farmers
commercialise their operations. A joint initiative between
commercial promoters and the Northern Cape government,
the programme assists farmers get their products up to export
standard. Other large and consequential investments have created
a wholly new sector in the regional economy, renewable energy.
Large wind and solar farms dot the landscape, making use of the
vast open spaces that occur in the area, together with good wind
and solar resources.
INFRASTRUCTURE
A key plank in the long-term strategic economic planning for the
Northern Cape and South Africa is to establish an Industrial Corridor
that plays a role in boosting the transition to renewable energy.
At the centre of this plan is the vast new mining complex already
operating but also ramping up production in the Khai-Ma Local
Municipality. Vedanta Zinc International’s mine and processing
operations are expected to play a catalytic role in boosting other
developments along the intended corridor. The mine will also
anchor the development of the Namakwa Special Economic Zone,
a hub of industry and manufacturing that is set to become a major
component of the Northern Cape’s economic infrastructure. To
the far west of the corridor, green hydrogen production and a
deepsea port for export of hydrogen and minerals is envisaged.
The N14 highway and existing railway lines comprise the existing
infrastructure on which further developments will be built.
At the eastern end of the corridor (in the Northern Cape) lie
the great manganese and iron-ore mines which will support the
development of the Kathu Industrial Park. Beyond that lie the
platinum resources of the Limpopo Province which could also
possibly be transported along this route.
The Sishen-Saldanha rail line currently transports huge amounts
of raw minerals from the Northern Cape to the Western Cape port,
from whence it is exported. The creation of a deepsea port in the
Northern Cape would conceivably cut transport costs considerably.
The other national highway that cuts through the Namakwa District
Municipality is the N7, the road that allows goods and travellers to
travel directly from Cape Town to Windhoek, Namibia’s capital city.
The excellent condition of the road allows for easy travelling and it is
a busy artery which serves many sectors.
The Okiep campus of the Northern Cape Rural TVET College has
580 students and accommodation facilities for 100 students. The
Skills Development and Trade Test Centre offers courses for students
to train to be electricians, boilermakers, fitters and turners, welders
and diesel mechanics.

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NAMAKWA DISTRICT
Natural resources and competitive advantages
Namakwa has the minerals the world needs to go green.
Copper and zinc are among the important minerals needed to
drive the green energy revolution. The Namakwa District has these
and other minerals in abundance, in addition to which it has the wind
and solar resources to drive the renewable energy that is needed to
create another of the world’s favourite resources of the moment,
green hydrogen.
When Spanish company Abengoa chose to partner with the
Industrial Development Corporation to build South Africa’s first
concentrated solar plant (CSP), they chose a spot north-east of
the Namakwa town of Pofadder in the Khai-Mai Local Municipality.
KaXu Solar One is a 100MW parabolic trough plant and covers an
area of 1 100 hectares. The second site chosen by these investment
partners for another CSP is nearby on the N14. This became the
R9.4-billion Xina Solar One project.
The Northern Cape is the natural home for the generation of solar
power. Long-term annual direct normal irradiance (DNI) at Upington
is 2 816kWh/m 2 , according to a survey done for Stellenbosch
University by Slovakian company GeoModal Solar. South Africa’s
national average is among the best in the world.
So far, approximately 60% of the solar projects allocated in
the national Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer
Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) have been in the nation’s
sunniest province. Namakwa’s wind resources are equally
impressive. In addition to the huge Loeriesfontein Wind Farm in the
centre of the district, the 147MW Roggeveld Wind Farm extends from
the southern edge of the district into the Western Cape.
A Renewable Energy Directorate is to be established by the Provincial
Government of the Northern Cape to assist local and district municipalities
to create revenue streams related to renewable energy.
Four of the 11 Renewable Energy Development Zones (REDZs)
planned for South Africa are located in the Northern Cape. REDZs
will encourage localisation through the
development of manufacturing hubs that can
make components for the sector. Planned
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) such as the
Namkwa SEZ will complement this trend. The key project at the heart
of the Namakwa SEZ is being operated by Vedanta Zinc International.
The national significance of the zinc mine can be seen in the fact that
the IDC has identified key opportunities for the national economy on
the path to zinc industrialisation. These include fertiliser phospates,
zinc-coated steel and battery storage (zinc is cheaper than lithium)
when deployed in battery technology.
There is potential for a copper smelter plant in the Namakwa SEZ
which would further stimulate exploration and mining.
Copper 360 was formed in November 2022 and the company has
revived a mine in Nababeep in response to the rising global demand
for copper. Founded in 1860 by the Okiep Mining Company,
Nababeep is just north of Springbok.
Agriculture is largely focussed on the rearing of large numbers of
sheep, some of which are of the fat-tailed variety, and goats. Karakul
pelts are a speciality of the KLK agricultural group and command
high prices at local and international auctions.

LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES
A warm welcome awaits visitors
to Namakwa’s towns
The thing that unites the towns and villages of the Namakwa District
Municipality is the friendliness of the welcome visitors receive. From
the chilly charms of Sutherland stargazing on the plateau in winter to
lashings of meat served at the Hantam Vleisfees, outsiders are soon
made to feel at home.
HANTAM LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
• Towns: Brandvlei, Calvinia, Loeriesfontein, Middelpos,
Nieuwoudtville, Onderste Doorns
Hantam LM is the largest municipality in the district. The chief town is
Calvinia, which has a good aerodrome and hosts the famed Hantam
Vleisfees (Meat Festival). Niewoudtville is the site of a rooibos tea
factory and the Hantam National Botanical Garden with 500 000
endemic Bulbinella. The Fred Turner Museum at Loeriesfontein has
an impressive wind pump collection.
KAMIESBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
• Garies, Hondeklip Bay, Kamieskroon, Koingnaas, Leliefontein,
Kamiesberg
The ocean defines the western border of this local municipality but
water has to taken from the ground for consumption. Springs and
windmills generate what water there is but the varied geographical
landscape makes for fascinating plant life. Sandveld (at the coast),
Hardeveld (on the plateau) and mountains create conditions for
Mountain Renosterveld, Succulent Karoo, False Succulent Karoo and
Namaqualand Broken Veld.
KAROO HOOGLAND LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
• Frasersburg, Sutherland, Williston
The high altitude of this local municipality, reflected in its name,
makes for wonderful stargazing and very cold winters on the plateau.
The other factor which helps the astronomers is that the towns are
far apart, making for the clear skies needed for optical telescopes to
function well. Sutherland hosts telescopes. Fraserburg’s hexagonal
stone bell tower was built in 1861 and has been a library, an office
for the market master and a private office for the local magistrate.
Williston is primarily known for sheep farming.
KHAI-MA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
• Aggeneys, Pella, Pofadder
The headquarters of the local municipality are in Pofadder. The
London Missionary Society was initially active in the town of Pella,
where a spring made a settlement possible. The Orange River is a
few miles north. The Roman Catholic Church is a provincial heritage
site. Aggeneys is the site of a giant zinc-mining project and Klein
Pella is the largest date-exporting farm in the Southern Hemisphere.
NAMA KHOI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
• Bulletrap, Carolusberg, Concordia, Kleinzee, Komaggas, Nababeep,
Okiep, Springbok, Steinkopf
Springbok is the administrative centre of the district and a popular
destination for tourists who use it as a stepping stone to explore
various parts of the Namkwa District and the national and provincial
parks and reserves.
RICHTERSVELD LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
• Alexander Bay, Eksteensfontein, Kuboes, Port Nolloth, Richtersveld,
Sanddrift
The Richtersveld contains harsh landscapes but their stark beauty
attracts tourists in large numbers. The coastal area, which includes
Alexander Bay and Port Nolloth, used to be involved in diamond
mining but is now being considered for development as part of the
Blue Economy and for the export of minerals and the manufacture
of green hydrogen. The Orange River enters the Atlantic Ocean at
Alexander Bay.

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TOURISM KAROO HIGHLANDS ROUTE
The main towns of the Karoo Hoogland Municipality, Carnarvon,
Fraserburg and Williston, naturally take centre stage in the Karoo
Highlands Route. The Route also extends west into the Hantam LM
(Calvinia) and eastwards into the Pixely ka Seme District Municipality
and where it reaches the towns of Loxton, Vosburg and Victoria West.
The Karoo Highlands Route is where you will see stars so clearly
you will feel that you can touch them.
The Karoo is the home of peace and tranquillity where you can
recharge your batteries while exploring the wide open plains dotted
with koppies (hills). There is a lot to do on this small but unique
route. The area is famous for its successful sheep farming, and it is
one of the best stargazing destinations in the world.
Time your visit to coincide with annual Williston Winter Festival.
As well as celebrating the end of winter, the festival showcases the
culture, heritage and history of the people in this part of
the Karoo. Local performances include the riel dance,
a traditional group courtship dance performed in
a circle. During the dance, ladies stay on one
side while the men mock-battle in a way that
narrates a story. This dance style is experiencing
a revival across the province. The area
is renowned for the hospitality of its farming
community. Whether you’ll be admiring the fascinating corbelled
houses or looking back in time at the Gansfontein palaeo-surface,
your heart will surely be touched by this region as never before.
This is a place where a huge optical telescope allows you to look
back to the beginnings of our universe 13-billion years ago and
where pre-dinosaurs roamed. People have lived on this massive plateau,
the largest of its kind outside Asia, for about 500 000 years.
The Khoi and San people who left their legacy as art on the rocks
gave the Karoo its name. The area’s name comes from “karusa”,
a Khoi word that means dry, barren thirstland. This aptly describes
this region, where water is scarce. It is an ancient, fossil-rich land,
with some important archaeological sites, as well as the largest
variety of succulents found anywhere on Earth. There are more than
9 000 plant species in the Great Karoo. The route also offers Karoo
architecture, Anglo-Boer War sites, farm stays and medicinal plants.
The popular Hantam Vleisfees celebrates meat and music in
Calvinia. Meat dishes are prepared in every way possible: braaied,
stewed, curried, in pita breads, on
sosaties and in potjies. This
is a proudly South African
experience and a must-do for
visitors.

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TOURISM NAMAQUA COASTAL ROUTE
Traditional matjies huts can still
be sighted in certain areas of the
country’s largest province, where
some traditions live on.
The Namaqua Coastal Route is truly nature’s
secret. It meanders through the vastness
of the great Namaqualand and runs
through the unique towns of Springbok,
Okiep, Nababeep, Kleinzee, Koiingnaas,
Hondeklip Bay, Garies, Kamieskroon and
back to Springbok.
This route offers kilometres of pristine
coastline to explore, nature reserves,
slow-living guest farms, retreats and
4×4 routes. Hikers can also take on
the remote hiking trails and enjoy the
fantastic birding spots. For the keen
angler, there are also ample angling and
boat excursions available. There are also
specialist photographic and botanical
tours, museums and delicious local cuisine
to be enjoyed. Visit the Blue Mine along
the Kleinzee Road or see Namastat, a
traditional matjies-hut village, to name but
a few of the cultural attractions.
Here is something for everyone!
Although the Northern Cape Province is rightly renowned for large areas
of dry landscape, the province also boasts a 300km coastline, the benefits
of which can be enjoyed by visitors as they meander back and forth along
the Namaqua Coastal Route.

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TOURISM RICHTERSVELD ROUTE
The Richtersveld is a mountainous desert situated in the north-west
corner of South Africa. It has the highest diversity of succulent plants
in the world (4 849 species, of which 1 940 are endemic), as well as
eerie coastal mists, alluvial diamonds and truly indigenous cultures.
To its west is the cold and rough Atlantic Ocean, while the
remarkable Orange River, the largest river in South Africa, winds
along its northern border.
Two of the most fascinating plants found in the Richtersveld
are the kokerboom, or quiver tree, and the halfmens boom, or
“half human tree”. Green succulent “leaves” sprout from the top
of many root-like branches on the kokerboom, which are hollow.
The San people used them as quivers for their arrows, thereby
naming the tree.
The main centres on the route are Port Nolloth, Steinkopf, Eksteensfontein
and Sendelingsdrift. Activities on the Richtersveld
Route include hiking, 4×4 trails, birdwatching, mountain biking
and donkey-cart rides. Artists, seafood lovers, geologists, photographers
and those interested in indigenous culture, diamond
mining and desert living will all find the Richtersveld
enchanting.
WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Drive inland towards Eksteensfontein and
Sendelingsdrift, and you will reach one
of South Africa’s foremost World Heritage
Sites, the Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical
Landscape World Heritage Site, bordering the |Ai/
Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.
The Richtersveld Route not only traverses the unique and diverse
park, but also a number of traditional Nama settlements dotted along
its edge. Here, time seems to have stood still for a thousand years.
If you explore on foot, keep an eye out for the small plants growing
in the many quartzite crystal patches, and take some time to admire
the 10m-high giant quiver trees, and oddly shaped botterboom (Tylecodon
paniculatus). Engage low range along the 600km Namaqua
4×4 eco-trail route as you approach Vioolsdrift on the edge of the
Richtersveld. Driving a 4×4 trail is a given when you travel through
the Richtersveld.Making your way up Domrog Pass and down Akkedis
Pass past the Hand of God rock formation will provide enough
adrenaline for the day. Criss-crossing the Helskloof area will test any
4×4 driver’s mettle.
The Orange River offers excellent opportunities for river rafting
and the best wilderness fly- fishing in South Africa. Plus, all of the
Richtersveld is a mountain-biker’s dream. Spend a day following a
traditional goat herder while taking unique photographs of the life
of nomads. In the villages the locals will entertain guests with storytelling
and traditional Nama step dancing for a small fee.
Buy a traditional Nama waistcoat or a kappie to take
home. Early-morning and late-afternoon
hikes are recommended to
soak up the ambience of the desert.
And don’t
forget to look
for the many
petroglyphs
in the park.

TOURISM CAPE TO NAMIBIA ROUTE
During spring, this route takes
visitors into the heart of the floral
kaleidoscope that is the Namaqua
flower season.
Main centres: Garies, Kamieskroon,
Springbok, Okiep, Nababeep, Carolusberg,
Steinkopf and Vioolsdrift.
The Cape to Namibia Route stretches
along the N7 through the Northern Cape
province before meandering away from
the national road to include various small
towns, each with its own local flavour and
a story to tell. The N7 highway stretches
from Cape Town through the Northern Cape to
Namibia in the north. Marvel at the floral splendour of
the wildflower bloom in the Namaqua region every spring.
The wildflowers of the Cape West Coast and Namaqualand are
regarded as a botanical wonderland. Tourists, photographers
and botanists are attracted to this spring spectacle. A drive
along the 4×4 Caracal Eco Trail in the Namaqua National Park
includes wild and rugged roads through mountain passes and
coastal drives. The park boasts an estimated 3 500 plant
species, including many endemic species.
This route stretches over 1 478km to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek.
Once travellers journeying along this route manage to conquer
the Western Cape on the first part of this long journey, a stopover
somewhere in the Northern Cape will deliver a treat.
Northern Cape towns along this route offer a variety of activities
and experiences and cater for adrenaline lovers and adventure seekers.
The Skilpad Rest Camp, located inside the Namaqua National
Park, provides self-catering units. Tourists and locals who visit this
area can explore the abundance of life forms in the park by enjoying
hikes, walks and nature trails. For those who prefer to be at the sea,
various camping facilities are available in the park and surrounding
areas of Namaqualand.
Activities to look forward to when staying at the hotel include
fly-fishing on the Orange River and trips with De Beers Diamond
Coast 4×4 Tours that allow visitors the opportunity to access parts
of the Diamond Coast that were previously restricted.
The Goegap Nature Reserve is about 15km south-east of Springbok
and consists of typical Namaqualand vegetation. Here you will
also find the Hester Malan Wildflower Garden.
Diamond Coast Shipwreck Eco-Trail – If the dramatic shipwrecks
along the Northern Cape coastline are your thing, there are organised
tours such as hikes or a 4×4 trips through the coastal dunes
forming part of the historic shipwreck trail.
Fly-fish on the Orange River – These tours provide the perfect
spots to test your skills with a rod and some line and get some quality
fly-fishing in on the majestic river.

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INVESTMENT PROJECTS
Excellent investment opportunities occur throughout the district.
SPRINGBOK
INDUSTRIAL PARK
Originally planned as an AgriHub, the
decision has been taken to broaden
the scope and make this a multipurpose
business and industrial park. The project
will create suitable infrastructure to
grow crops.
PROJECT LOCATION
Springbok, Nama Khoi LM
PROJECT STATUS
Project Feasibility / Business Case
Complete
TARGETED SECTORS
Agriculture. Energy
OPPORTUNITIES
Growing of cash crops as a short-term
investment; growing of table grapes
and raisins as mid-term investment;
growing of date fruits as long-term
investment; installation of off-the-grid
electrical system where needed
INVESTMENT VALUE
R800 000
NUMBER OF JOBS TO BE CREATED
Total of 5 000 direct and indirect jobs
PROJECT FINANCED BY
BBBEE Equity Partners / Investors
CONTACT
Shaun Abrahams
Economic Development,
Namakwa District Municipality
Tel: 027 712 8000
Mobile: 079 386 3974
AQUACULTURE PROJECTS
The West Coast is known for its diamonds
but as that sector declines alternative
sources have been identified to address
poverty. This has meant introducing
fishing and mariculture opportunities to
communities living on the West Coast of
the Namakwa District.
PROJECT LOCATION
Port Nolloth, Hondeklipbay, Kleinzee
and Brazil near Kleinzee, which
are located in the following Local
Municipalities: Richtersveld, Nama Khoi
and Kamiesberg.
TARGETED SECTORS
Maritime: fishing and aquaculture.
Agro-processing
OPPORTUNITIES
Land-based abalone facilities; smallscale
fishing development; oyster
hatchery; fish-processing factories
(Hondeklipbay and Port Nolloth);
refurbishment of jetties; kelp harvesting;
ship building and repairs
INVESTMENT VALUE
Total value of the project: R500-million
to R800-million
NUMBER OF JOBS TO BE CREATED
Total number of jobs to be created: 7 000
PROJECT FINANCED BY
BBBEE Equity Partners / Investors
CONTACT
Shaun Abrahams
Economic Development,
Namakwa District Municipality
Tel: 027 712 8000
Mobile: 079 386 3974
NAMAKWA
INCUBATION HUB
The hub was identified to address the
shortcomings of SMMEs that were not
profit driven and also to ensure the
resilience of SMME’s since the studies of
the local economy had shown that most
SMMEs do not last more than five years.
PROJECT LOCATION
Pofadder, Khai-Ma LM
PROJECT STATUS
Project Feasibility / Business Case
Complete
TARGETED SECTORS
SMMEs in renewable energy,
engineering, agriculture and mining
INVESTMENT VALUE
R10-million
NUMBER OF JOBS TO BE CREATED
Total of 2 000 jobs, direct and indirect
PROJECT FINANCED BY
• Public-Private-Partnership (PPP)
• Equity Partners / Investors
CONTACT
Shaun Abrahams
Economic Development,
Namakwa District Municipality
Tel: 027 712 8000
Mobile: 079 386 3974

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BIOMASS PROCESSING
The Namakwa District Municipality had identified through the
office of Local Economic Development the potential processing
of alien trees being eradicated as part of the Working on Water
programme as an economic activity for the local communities.
The project will entail the processing of raw material like the
prosopis trees to create products such biomass, carbonised
coal, charcoal, graphite, organic fertilizer, animal feed, tar and
biofuel as well as traditional medicine. The project will be utilised
to empower SMMEs as well as individual community members to
form part of the biomass supply chain.
LOCATION
Calvinia, Hantam LM
TARGETED SECTORS
Agro-processing and innovative product creation for the renewable
energy sector. Agriculture. Health and beauty
INVESTMENT VALUE
Total value of the project: R30-million
NUMBER OF JOBS TO BE CREATED
Total of 13 000 direct and indirect jobs
PROJECT FINANCED BY
• Public-Private-Partnership (PPP)
• Equity Partners / Investors
PROJECT STATUS
Project Feasibility / Business Case Complete
CONTACT
Sam Angula
Director, Yensha Enterprises
Email: yensha.enterprises@gmail.com
Tel: 065 165 0345
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Studies have shown that accommodation for hiring and
for permanent residents has become scarce. Property
needs to be developed to cater to the working class and
to retired citizens. The project will entail the development
of property for industrial complexes, security complexes,
middle-class and upper-class housing for both rental and
buying purposes.
PROJECT LOCATION
Port Nolloth (Richtersveld LM), Springbok, Steinkopf, Okiep
(Nama Khoi LM)
TARGETED SECTORS
Real estate. Property development
INVESTMENT VALUE
R100-million
NUMBER OF JOBS TO BE CREATED
3 000 direct and indirect jobs
PROJECT FINANCED BY
• BBBEE Equity Partners / Investors
• Public-Private-Partnership (PPP)
• Equity Partners / Investors
• Property Developers / Investors
• Industrial Companies
PROJECT STATUS
Project Feasibility / Business Case Complete
CONTACT
Shaun Abrahams
Economic Development, Namakwa District Municipality
Tel: 027 712 8000
Mobile: 079 386 3974

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
BOEGOEBAAI SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
The GH2 hub of Western SADC
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Green hydrogen has many downstream uses that could contribute to
the creation of new industries in the Northern Cape and enable the
industrialisation of industries nationally.
There is also a potentially lucrative global export market where
demand is growing rapidly. The province boasts several competitive
advantages for the production of green hydrogen.
• High renewable energy potential and established RE industry
• Less complex topography
• 300km of shoreline
• Large mineral deposits
• International accessibility
PROJECT LOCATION
Boegoebaai is approximately 60km north of Port Nolloth and
20km south of the border between Namibia and South Africa in the
Richtersveld Local Municipality area.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Boegoeberg Special Economic Zone is envisaged as a hub for
the production and export of green hydrogen.
The project is of strategic importance and will enable the overarching
attainment of a Just Energy Transition.
PROJECT PROGRESS
• Sasol has completed the prefeasibility phase of the green hydrogen
and renewable energy facility.
• Evaluation of port and rail quotation process is complete and
Transnet management is assessing approval for port location and
successful bidders.
• The draft master plan has been developed and initial engagements
with various stakeholders (public and private) has commenced.
• Agreement for land access has been signed between Northern
Cape Economic Development Agency (NCEDA) and the Community
Property Association (CPA) as well as NCEDA and Sasol.
• Completed prefeasibility designs for the SEZ infrastructure.
• Sanral has approved plans to upgrade R382 road.
• A fuel-bunkering concept study has been completed and will be
published.
• Masts are to be erected for wind, bat and bird studies.
• Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for port and SEZ to be
issued to market.

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
BOEGOEBAAI DEEPWATER PORT
The project to create
a deepwater port
at Boegoebaai
is aligned to the
Boegoeberg
Special Economic
Zone and is being
conducted under
strict project management
guidelines.
The deepwater port project
is the biggest greenfield project
in the Northern Cape in 26 years and promises great economic and
social benefits.
PROJECT LOCATION
Boegoebaai is 20km from the South Africa / Namibia border in the
Richtersveld Local Municipality.
PROJECT ADVANTAGES
• Proximity to mining and agricultural sector activities
• Short distance from coast to deep water
VALUE PROPOSITION
The port will be in a position to export many of the resources and
products of the Northern Cape that previously had to be transported
over great distances by rail or road. High-value minerals and
beneficiated products from the mining industry will be exported,
as will high-quality crops and agricultural products. Products
from the Industrial Corridor running west into and beyond the
Northern Cape can potentially all be exported. In addition, new
products such as green ammonia, produced with the Boegoeberg
Special Economic Zone, will be exported close to source.
TARGETED SECTORS
• Export
• Maritime
• Logistics
ECONOMIC IMPACT
An investment into the project of R16.8-billion is estimated to have
the following effects:
• Economic internal rate of return of 44%
• Net present value of R44-billion
• Economic cost benefit ratio of 2.46
JOBS
During construction 2 971 jobs will be created. There will be 400
jobs in the operational phase and a further 13 819 indirect and
induced jobs will be created.

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
NAMAKWA IRRIGATION PROJECT
PROJECT LOCATION
Namakwa District, 11 localities.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
The project will develop approximately 3 200ha of high-potential
arable land in the Namakwa District. This arable land is located in
11 distinct areas. Each of these have been described, planned and
costed individually. Onseepkans has been identified as the pilot to
this larger project and the bulk water system is being constructed. Of
the identified land, 2 000ha has existing water licences.
A further 1 200ha will have to be secured. The basket of
products to be produced varies from cash crops such as lucerne
and grains, but the bulk of the development is aimed at high-value
crops with export potential in order to secure significant growth on
the required investment.
This development will generate R521-million per annum in value
of production when in full production. It will lead to an increase
in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Namakwa District.
Additional value will be added through inputs such as machinery
and equipment, chemicals, packing material, fuel, electricity, water,
etc. This development would add an additional R200-million to
the Namakwa economy on a direct level. Adding the indirect and
induced levels, the impact on GDP exceeds R272-million per annum
for the entire economy.
NUMBER OF JOBS TO BE CREATED
Estimated at 5 000 in total, including both direct level, including skilled
and semi-skilled positions, and the indirect and induced levels.
INVESTMENT VALUE
The investment value across the 11 localities is around R800 000.
TARGETED SECTORS
Agriculture and agro-processing.
PROJECT FINANCE
The project so far has been funded by government through conditional
grant funding but it is expected that strategic and equity partners
will be invited to participate. The anchor project of the Namakwa
Irrigation Development is in Onseepkans and over R120-million is
being spent by government on the bulk water and water distribution
networks to irrigate plots and new developments.
A further R30-million has been spent in the development and
maintenance of vineyards to produce export raisins. Equity investors
and BBBEE investors are sought.
PROJECT STATUS
The anchor project is currently being developed and stakeholders
include the IDC and Raisins SA. Bankable business plans and
feasibility studies have been conducted.
PARTNERSHIPS
• Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
(National)
• Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
(Provincial)
NAMAKWA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
• IDC
• Khai-Ma Local Municipality
CONTACT DETAILS
Contact person: Shaun Abrahams,
Namakwa District Municipality, Economic Development
Tel: 027 712 8000 | Mobile: 079 386 3974

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
NAMAKWA SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
National Cabinet has approved the designation of the Namakwa SEZ
in Aggeneys in the Northern Cape. The proposed designation is done
in terms of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2014 (Act 16 of 2014)
and the proposed SEZ is part of the Presidential Investment Drive.
• The Namakwa SEZ will unlock mining beneficiation, production of
green hydrogen, infrastructure development, renewable energy
and agro-processing.
• More than R29-billion in investments has already been committed
for phase one of the SEZ. These include commitments from Vedanta
Zinc (R16-billion), Frontier Rare Earth (R13-billion), Hive Energy
(R200-million) and RRS Trade and Investment (R100-million).
MISSION
Create an industrial hub for the West Coast and a catalyst for
industrialising the western SADC area.
PROJECT LOCATION
Aggeneys is 66km from Pofadder and 110km from Springbok.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
• Operations will add R1.1-billion to state tax revenue annually
• Opex will add R5.8-billion to national GDP annually
• Capex will add R6.7-billion in one-off value to GDP
• Capex will add R1.6-billion in one-off value to tax revenue
VALUE PROPOSITION
The value proposition of the Namakwa SEZ is based on the existence
of the Gamsberg Zinc Mine and the proposed building of a smelter by
Vedanta Zinc International. These would be the anchor tenants of the
SEZ. It is proposed that a smelter be built to treat zinc concentrate
produced at Gamsberg. The zinc concentrate produced at the
existing concentrator plant will be treated in the smelter using the
conventional roast-leach-electrowinning (R-L-E) process.
TARGETED SECTORS
• Mining
Zinc, granite, copper, rare earths, rare quartz, slate
• Mineral processing
Zinc processing plant, zinc smelter, copper processing plant
• Petro-chemical
Sulphuric acid, fertiliser, paint, hydrogen production, explosives
• Manufacturing
Super alloys, batteries, galvanising steel
• Transport
Mining and agricultural, regional and depots
• Engineering and suppliers
Renewable energy, transport, construction
• Pharmaceuticals
Zinc, food additives
• Localisation and supplier development
Incubator, skills development
EXTENT
540.26 hectares
JOBS
During construction, 9 500 jobs will be created with about 3 250
permanent jobs once the zone is fully operational.

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
SPRINGBOK AIRPORT
PROJECT LOCATION:
Springbok, Namakwa
NUMBER OF JOBS TO BE CREATED
150 direct jobs and 350 indirect jobs
INVESTMENT VALUE
R58.8-million
TARGETED SECTORS
• Infrastructure
• Real estate
• Construction
PROJECT FINANCE
• Public Private Partnership
• Equity Partners/Investors
• Property Developers
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
An airfield already exists in Springbok. The project envisages
the construction of a new terminal building which will include
accommodation for restaurants, car rental companies,
commercial banks and kiosks.
CONTACTS
Mr Johann van Schalkwyk Director: Tourism Development
Northern Cape Department of
Economic Development and Tourism
Tel: 053 839 4000
Email: jvs.dtec@gmail.com

NATIONAL INCENTIVE SCHEMES
The national Development of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in collaboration with
other public and private sector entities, has developed a number incentives schemes to assist
with the growth of certain sectors. These national incentives schemes are listed below.
PROGRAMME
• Technology and Human
Resources for Industry
Programme (THRIP)
• Support Programme for
Industrial Innovation (SPII)
• Global Business Services (GBS)
Incentive
• Film and TV Production
• Export Marketing Investment
Assistance (EMIA)
• Sector Specific Assistance
Scheme (SSAS)
• Capital Projects Feasibility
Programme (CPFP)
INNOVATION CLUSTER
INCENTIVES
• A 50% to 90% cost-sharing
grant to maximum R8-million
per annum for three years for
approved project engaged
in applied research and
development in science,
engineering and technology.
• Matching scheme that provides
financial assistance in the
form of a non-taxable grant
for qualifying costs incurred in
development activity associated
with a specific project to a
maximum of R5-million.
SERVICES INVESTMENT CLUSTER
EXPORT CLUSTER
• Reimbursable cost-sharing grant
of 30% to 50%, maximum of
R20-million for qualifying costs.
Score based on economic benefit
criteria.
• For productions with various QSAPE
amounts, various percentage and
calendar days requirements may
be waived and such discretion will
take into account the budgetary
implications of the decision made.
• Return airfares, subsistence
allowances, the cost of sample
transportation and various other
costs may be covered in respect
of costs related to marketing,
missions and trade fairs.
• Project Funding. A reimbursable
80:20 cost-sharing grant
scheme.
• Emerging Exporters. 100%
of the cost to a maximum of
R1.9-million per project.
• Reimbursable contribution up to
a maximum of R8-million.
PROGRAMME
• Black
Industrialists
Scheme (BIS)
• Aquaculture
Development and
Enhancement
Programme
(ADEP)
• Strategic
Partnerships
Programme
(SPP)
• Agro-Processing
Support Scheme
(APSS)
• Automotive
Investment
Scheme (AIS)
MANUFACTURING INVESTMENT CLUSTER
• Special Economic
Zone Fund (SEZ)
• Critical
Infrastructure
Programme (CIP)
INCENTIVES
• A 30% to 50% cost-sharing grant of up to
R50-million. Offers support on a cost-sharing
basis towards capital investment costs,
feasibility studies, post-investment support
and business development services (to the
maximum of R2-million).
• Reimbursable cost-sharing grant of 30% to
50%, maximum of R20-million.
• A maximum of R15-million per financial year on
a 50:50 basis.
• Reimbursable cost-sharing grant of 20% to
30% to a maximum of R20-million.
Non-taxable cash grant of
• 20% of the value for light motor vehicle
manufactures and
• 25% of the value of qualifying investment
in component manufactures and tooling
companies.
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT CLUSTER
• Preferential taxes (including 12i Tax Allowance)
• Bulk infrastructure (electrical sub-stations,
water storage, sewerage treatment and
pumping, etc)
• Top structures
• Business development (pre-feasibility studies
and feasibility studies, technology testing and
training, EIA and general research linked to
planned investment and clusters)
Registered private entities and local governments
(municipalities, excluding metropolitan
municipalities).Types of supported projects,
capped at R50-million:
• strategic infrastructure feasibility studies
• generic investment
• South African film and TV studios and cinemas
• state-owned testing facilities
• state-owned industrial parks
• distressed municipalities or investors in such
municipalities

NAMAKWA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Contact Details
Postal address:
Private Bag X20, Van Riebeeck Street, Springbok 8240
Street Address:
HJ Visser Building, Van Riebeeck Street, Springbok 8240
Tel: 027 712 8000
Email: info@namakwa-dm.gov.za
LED Practitioner, Namakwa District Municipality:
Mr Shaun Abrahams: 079 386 3974
Website: www.namakwa-dm.gov.za