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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SPECIAL FEATURE There is an opportunity to capture the lucrative repair market by extending and expanding our port capabilities to service current and future vessels in East and West Africa. Opportunities for local shipbuilding industry have arisen as a result of tenders issued by Armscor for a new hydrographic vessel under Project Hotel and six new offshore and inshore patrol vessels under Project Biro. The acquisition of the six IPVs/OPVs by the Navy is a major boost to the local shipbuilding industry as 60% local content is required. Projected spend over the next three to four years is approximately R6.6-billion, providing the opportunity to deepen component manufacturing and rebuild domestic capabilities. Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and Transnet SOC Limited have adopted a Public- Private- Partnership (PPP) model to finance new Operation Phakisa infrastructure. TNPA has committed R7-billion for public sector investment in domestic ports to support industrial opportunities in the ports. Saldanha Bay port has been established as an oil and gas hub, the total scope of the initiative amounting to a R9.2-billion investment (public and private). TNPA has appointed transactional advisors for the refurbishment and maintenance of port facilities. The scope and maintenance refurbishment requirements have been completed and The dti has designated working vessels for local procurement (60% local content). A R1.4-billion tender by TNPA for the procurement of tug boats was awarded to a South African company in support of local procurement. The dti is in the process of developing a strategic marketing campaign and value proposition for investors into the MTM sector. In addition to the Marine sector, progress has occurred within the oil and gas and aquaculture sectors, a Delivery Unit and Steering Committee was established at DMR and is fully functional. The financial analysis of South African offshore oil and gas sector procurement has been completed ahead of schedule. This work included the determination of product and service categories and spend (values); compilation of suppliers’ database and classification of procurement (with measurement and standards criteria) in terms of domestic vs foreign value addition in final goods and services. Setting of minimum targets for local production and supply awaits the finalisation of the Mineral Petroleum and Resources Development Amendment Bill (MPRDA) legislative process. A total of 10 catalyst projects are in progress with funding secured from the Aquaculture Development Enhancement Programme (ADEP), the private sector investment at R305-million, and Government investment at R105-million. The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) has been co-opted for sampling and food safety standards. Public Works has signed off leases on four projects. South Africa is ideally positioned to serve the East- West cargo traffic lane and the booming African offshore oil and gas industry through marine manufacturing, which includes ship and rig repair, refurbishment and boatbuilding. Despite this competitive advantage, we currently capture only 1% of the global market of ship repair and refurbishment. Efforts are underway to ensure that all of Operation Phakisa’s Oceans Economy initiatives are prioritised and resourced accordingly. EASTERN CAPE BUSINESS 2016 38
It’s taken a R45-million Investment by Aristopix to ensure that their clients have complete peace of mind. In building up their fleet of over 170 vehicles, Aristopix takes the sweat out of their customers’ vehicle budget to allow them to focus on their business and doing what they do best. Aristopix supplies, maintains and monitors a wide range of vehicles for their clients, from sedans and light commercial vehicles to buses and heavy plant machinery. “We pride ourselves on our customer-focused, core team of professionals who strive to provide service excellence in the fleet management and plant hire industry.” Aristopix focus is on four core fleet management areas: • Full Maintenance Lease • Manage Maintenance • Fleet tracking and monitoring systems and services • Plant hire, roads constructions and infrastructure development “We strive to be the brand-of-choice” in the fleet management and plant hire industry Aristopix is a level 2 BBBEE contributor which is 100% black-owned, 100% black-managed and 100% black-operated by owners, managers and staff. The ownership profile is 50% black female and 50% black male Aristopix (Pty) Ltd Physical address: 1 Kelvin Court, 20 Currie Street, Quigney, East London, 5201 Postal address: Postnet Suite X 264, Private Bag X 9063, Vincent, 5241 Vat number: 4220256285 • Company Reg: 2010/004085/07 Tel: 043 722 5731 • Fax: 043 722 5730 Email: andiswa@aristopix.co.za
