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CONTENTS Gauteng Business 2023/24 Edition Introduction Foreword 5 A unique guide to business and investment in Gauteng. Special features Regional Overview of Gauteng 6 A move to Johannesburg by a De Beers’ division has strategic significance for the Gauteng economy, not least in supporting the idea of Special Economic Zones as sector accelerators. Special Economic Zones are multiplying 8 Gauteng is investing in SEZs as a way of supporting specific sectors and boosting regional economies. Economic sectors Agriculture 20 Agricultural innovators are solving problems. Mining 21 Excellence in manufacturing is being rewarded. Energy 22 Carbon capture research could transform industry. Oil and gas 24 A shortage of engineers is being addressed. Banking and financial services 25 Citibank is financing a major urban development. Transport and logistics 27 Cellphone towers are solving traffic problems. Manufacturing 28 Manufacturers are investing in new plants and offices. Tourism 30 The Southern Sun brand has been revived. ICT 33 Many companies choose Gauteng for their headquarters. Construction and property 34 Green is cool. Development finance and SMME support 34 Maponya Mall is lending a hand. Banking and financial services 25 Citibank is financing a major urban development. Education and training 35 A Robot and Sensor School has taken off. References Key sector contents 18 Overviews of the main economic sectors of Gauteng. GAUTENG BUSINESS 2023/24 4
Gauteng Business A unique guide to business and investment in Gauteng. FOREWORD Credits Publishing director: Chris Whales Editor: John Young Managing director: Clive During Online editor: Christoff Scholtz Designer: Tyra Martin Production: Yonella Ngaba Ad sales: Gavin van der Merwe Sam Oliver Gabriel Venter Vanessa Wallace Tahlia Wyngaard Graeme February Shiko Diala Administration & accounts: Charlene Steynberg Kathy Wootton Sharon Angus-Leppan Distribution and circulation manager: Edward MacDonald Printing: FA Print The 2023/24 edition of Gauteng Business is the 14th issue of this highly successful publication that has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Gauteng Province. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, a special feature on Special Economic Zones is included in this edition. SEZs are a major plank of industrial policy at national level and Gauteng is enthusiastically rolling out sector-specific zones in every district. The Vaal SEZ, which is preparing the way for ratification by national authorities, is the newest zone intended to boost development. All of the main economic sectors of the provincial economy are reviewed, ranging from agriculture, transport and logistics, energy and manufacturing through to education and training. Like the rest of the world, Gauteng is adapting to and innovating in the field of energy. The fact that mining companies and others are starting to build facilities to generate power is significant for the country as a whole. Gold Fields’ 40MW solar project at its South Deep mine and Sibanye-Stillwater making land available on the West Rand for solar farms are indicators for the future. To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition, the full content can also be viewed online at www.globalafricanetwork.com under e-books. Updated information on Gauteng 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 and the new addition to our list of titles, The Journal of African Business, which was launched in 2020. ■ Chris Whales Publisher, Global Africa Network Media | Email: chris@gan.co.za DISTRIBUTION Gauteng Business 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, airport lounges, provincial government departments, municipalities and companies. Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations COPYRIGHT | Gauteng Business 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. PHOTO CREDITS | ArcelorMittal; CHIETA; BMW Group; Busmark; Ford South Africa; GREENinc Landscape Architecture and Urbanism; Hytera; Indlu Living; Maponya Mall; Montego Pet Nutrition; Petra Diamonds; 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 ISSN 1990-0621 Rahm Equipment; Redefine Properties; Riverfield Precinct; Sun International; The Innovation Hub; The Love Trust; University of Pretoria. DISCLAIMER | While the publisher, Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd, has used all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information contained in Gauteng Business 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.
