A unique guide to business and investment in the Eastern Cape.
The 2016 edition of Eastern Cape Business is the ninth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2006, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Eastern Cape Province.
The Eastern Cape enjoys an abundance of natural and human resources, as well as established industrial infrastructure that drives the economy of the province. This includes three ports, covered extensively in a series of features and interviews in this issue, and two industrial development zones which are home to a wide range of manufacturers and exporters. The 2016 edition includes contributions from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), Mercedes-Benz South Africa, the regional head of Nedbank in the province, as well as an extensive interview with Reuben Zwane, the CEO of the Eastern Cape Gambling & Betting Board and the featured Eastern Cape Businessman of the Year. New for the 2016 edition is a comprehensive 10-page map guide to the province sponsored by Caltex Eastern Cape Marketer.
To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition of the magazine (15 000 copies), the full content can also be viewed online at www.easterncapebusiness.co.za. Updated information on the Eastern Cape is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.gan.co.za, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title.
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MESSAGE EasternCapeBusiness A unique guide to business and investment in the EasternCape. The 2016edition of EasternCapeBusiness is the ninth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2006, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the EasternCape province. The EasternCape enjoys an abundance of natural and human resources, as well as established industrial infrastructure that drives the economy of the province. This includes three ports, covered extensively in a series of features and interviews in this issue, and two industrial development zones which are home to a wide range of manufacturers and exporters. The 2016edition includes contributions from the EasternCape Development Corporation (ECDC), Mercedes-Benz South Africa, the regional head of Nedbank in the province, as well as an extensive interview with Reuben Zwane, the CEO of the EasternCape Gambling & Betting Board and the featured EasternCapeBusinessman of the Year. New for the 2016edition is a comprehensive 10-page map guide to the province sponsored by Caltex EasternCape Marketer. To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition of the magazine (15 000 copies), the full content can also be viewed online at www.easterncapebusiness.co.za. Updated information on the EasternCape is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.gan.co.za, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title. Chris Whales Publisher, Global Africa Network Media Email: chris@gan.co.za DISTRIBUTION EasternCapeBusiness is distributed internationally on outgoing and incoming trade missions, through trade and investment agencies; to foreign offices in South Africa’s main trading partners around the world; at top national and international events; through the offices of foreign representatives in South Africa; as well as nationally and regionally via chambers of commerce, tourism offices, trade and investment agencies, provincial government departments, municipalities and companies. CREDITS Publisher: Chris Whales Publishing director: Robert Arendse Editor: Simon Lewis Writing: John Young, David Capel, Puseletso Nkopane, Shannon Manuel, Ralph Staniforth and Simon Lewis Online editor: Christoff Scholtz Art director: Brent Meder Design: Colin Carter and Sheeth Hanief Production: Linda Tom Regional manager: Veronica Dean-Boshoff Ad sales: Sydwell Adonis, Nigel Williams, Sam Oliver, Debra Bender, Gabriel Venter and Jeremy Petersen Managing director: Clive During Administration & accounts: Charlene Steynberg and Natalie Koopman Distribution & circulation manager: Edward MacDonald Printing: FA Print PUBLISHED BY Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd Company Registration No: 2004/004982/07 Directors: Clive During, Chris Whales Physical address: 28 Main Road, Rondebosch 7700 Postal address: PO Box 292, Newlands 7701 Tel: +27 21 657 6200 | Fax: +27 21 674 6943 Email: info@gan.co.za | Website: www.gan.co.za COPYRIGHT | EasternCapeBusiness is an independent publication published by Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. Full copyright to the publication vests with Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. No part of the publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. CREDITS | Pictures supplied by flickr.com, Public Domain Images, Wikimedia Commons, Mediaclubsouthafrica, Morguefiles, skyscrapercity.com, freeimages.com, Rob Duker Photography and Pixabay. Maps on pages 118-127 supplied courtesy of Map Studio (www.mapstudio.co.za) DISCLAIMER | While the publisher, Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd, has used all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information contained in EasternCapeBusiness is accurate and up-to-date, the publishers make no representations as to the accuracy, quality, timeliness, or completeness of the information. Global Africa Network will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use of or any reliance placed on such information. EASTERN CAPE BUSINESS 2016 8
MESSAGE FOCUS RENEWABLE ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES APLENTY IN THE EASTERN CAPE Are you looking for a location that possesses abundant renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydropower as well as a growing biofuels industry? Look no further than the EasternCape Province which has been awarded 15 wind farms and one solar farm in four bidding rounds of the REI4P (Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme). These farms represent a R32.7-billion investment value with installed capacity estimated at 1 480 megawatts. This is approximately 80% of EasternCape electricity demand. Seven of these facilities are already operational. Already, the EasternCape is host to Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest wind farm near Jeffreys Bay. The EasternCape Development Corporation (ECDC) invites private investors to partner with government to exploit the province’s potential to generate 5 000 megawatts of energy from these sources. ECDC is currently investigating partnerships to exploit investment opportunities available in this sector. The EasternCape is ready to provide concrete support to investors who make the province their destination of choice for high-impact, high-value renewable energy projects. The province’s support of the sector is also based on its development imperatives where it sees green industries as “the most promising emerging sector with significant linkages to the EasternCape automotive sector, rural development, agriculture and environmental management.” For example, the EasternCape’s original equipment manufacturers such as Mercedes- Benz South Africa and Volkswagen South Africa have Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers who have the technology to support the renewable energy industry. In addition, the EasternCape government is leading the development of policy instruments aimed at creating the right climate and platforms for the growth of this sector. To find out more about renewable energy investment opportunities in the EasternCape contact ECDC on tel +27 (0)43 704 5600 or email invest@ecdc.co.za 9 EASTERN CAPE BUSINESS 2016
