Limpopo Business 2016-17 edition
The 2016/17 edition of Limpopo Business is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2007, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo province. Limpopo is unique in terms of its abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy. This edition of Limpopo Business is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo.
The 2016/17 edition of Limpopo Business is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2007, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo province.
Limpopo is unique in terms of its abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy.
This edition of Limpopo Business is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo.
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Exchange Company (Hoi Mor) for the establishment<br />
of South Africa Energy Metallurgical Base Project.<br />
This project whose investment value is estimated<br />
at R38.8-billion, will be based in the Musina Special<br />
Economic Zone, and will create 19 000 direct jobs<br />
over a period of three years. The Hoi Mor investment<br />
will result in beneficiation that integrates various<br />
resources and reduces the export of raw materials<br />
in favour of exporting value-added goods.<br />
Along the same vein, South Africa’s Women’s<br />
Investment Holdings has entered into a joint venture<br />
agreement with Jidong Development Group<br />
and the China Africa Development Fund for a R1.65-<br />
billion investment into a cement-manufacturing<br />
facility that will be based in Thabazimbi. The construction<br />
started in 2014 and is due to be completed<br />
during <strong>2016</strong>. I have no doubt that these investments<br />
will add value to our efforts of expanding the<br />
productive capacity of our province.<br />
Agriculture has also been a huge contributor<br />
to the province’s economy and we have put deliberate<br />
measures in place to entice investment in<br />
the sector. We have also opened Madzivhandila<br />
and Tompi Seleka Agricultural Colleges that<br />
are now fully functional and operational. The<br />
restructured curriculum content will assist in<br />
developing agricultural economists, extension<br />
officers, pasture and soil scientists, agronomists<br />
and horticulturists.<br />
Aside from arguably being one of the friendliest,<br />
our province is also regarded as the safest<br />
province within South Africa and, with that dual<br />
offering, I urge you to come to visit us in <strong>Limpopo</strong><br />
so that you can take advantage of what we have<br />
to offer. Whether you are a tourist, a businessperson<br />
or an investor, <strong>Limpopo</strong> is a province that is<br />
growing in opportunities and a joy to all those<br />
who come.<br />
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