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Northern Cape Business 2021-22

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  • Kimberley
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  • Upington
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The 2021/22 edition of Northern Cape Business is the 11th issue of this highly successful publication that has, since its launch in 2009, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Northern Cape Province. Officially supported and used by the Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Northern Cape Business is unique as a business and investment guide that focuses exclusively on the province. In addition to comprehensive overviews of sectors of the economy, this publication outlines in detail specific investment opportunities that the provincial government has packaged in a variety of sectors. Chief among these are the Special Economic Zones and industrial parks that are designed to act as catalysts for economic growth. Mining and agriculture are the core economic sectors at the heart of many of the offerings, with downstream and related sectors such as manufacturing and logistics offering many opportunities for the investor community.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NORTHERN CAPE The proposed Namakwa SEZ is located in the mining town of Aggeneys, 110km from Springbok. 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. By-products will attract investors in pharmaceuticals, automotive batteries, paper-bleaching, fertilisers, explosives and paints. Ancillary services will be needed. Credit: Kevin Wright/Vedanta Zinc International Upington Industrial Park forms part of the Northern Cape Industrial Corridor and is situated next to Upington International Airport. Sectors targeted include aviation (storage and maintenance, repair and overhaul; renewable energy (components manufacturing); automotive (vehicle testing and long-term evaluation); agro-processing and logistics. An incubator will provide support for SMMEs. Credit: Toyota An industrial park is proposed for the town of Kathu, centrally located in the iron-ore/manganese belt and in an area which is increasingly popular with renewable energy investors. The supply chains of mining firms such as Kumba Iron Ore (whose Kolomela mine is shown here) and energy firms in close proximity create many opportunities for a wide range of businesses. Credit: Kumba Iron Ore The envisaged deep-water port at Boegoebaai will have the Dry Bulk Terminal for exports; Liquid Bulk Terminal to handle various bulk liquid products and the Multi-Purpose Container Terminal. The development will be supported by a 550km railway line, bulk services and associated social infrastructure. Physical Address: Metlife Towers, 13th Floor, Cnr Stead and Knight Streets, Kimberley 8300 Postal Address: Private Bag X6108, Kimberley 8301 | Tel: 053 839 4000 Fax: 053 832 6805 | Website: http://economic.ncape.gov.za | Email: dedat@ncpg.gov.za

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