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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export of raw materials but contributes directly<br />
to their beneficiation. The “double whammy” of<br />
a decline in commodity prices coupled with severe<br />
drought has underlined the urgency of this<br />
objective.<br />
<strong>Limpopo</strong>’s geographical location makes it an<br />
ideal hub for the manufacture or production of<br />
goods destined for export elsewhere in South<br />
Africa or Southern Africa.<br />
Opportunities in our traditional and established<br />
sectors such as agriculture and tourism<br />
have not been exhausted and we welcome enquiries<br />
from entrepreneurs with fresh business<br />
ideas relating to agro-processing or niche travel<br />
experiences. Our province prides itself on offering<br />
a range of cultural and natural/wildlife experiences<br />
for both domestic and international visitors but<br />
astute businesspeople are sure to recognise gaps<br />
in the offering that could be positively exploited.<br />
After some years of consolidation following<br />
the amalgamation of four provincial agencies,<br />
the team at LEDA is keen to promote the next<br />
phase of economic development in the province.<br />
The increasing percentage of goods undergoing<br />
some form of value-add within <strong>Limpopo</strong> itself<br />
keeps us motivated.<br />
We invite readers to study the articles on the<br />
SEZs elsewhere in this publication and to contact<br />
us should they be interested in investigating the<br />
feasibility of setting up an operation there. Those<br />
unfamiliar with <strong>Limpopo</strong> will soon discover – within<br />
the pages of this guide or, preferably, in person<br />
–a province rich in bounty from the earth, people<br />
and opportunity.<br />
Website: www.lieda.co.za<br />
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