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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<strong>Limpopo</strong> Economic<br />
Development Agency<br />
The <strong>Limpopo</strong> Economic Development Agency (LEDA) undertakes numerous activities<br />
and programmes in order to strengthen the economic and business climate in <strong>Limpopo</strong>.<br />
Vision<br />
To be a leader in sustainable economic growth<br />
and job creation.<br />
Mission<br />
To implement integrated economic development<br />
initiatives in <strong>Limpopo</strong>, through:<br />
• Accelerated industrial diversification<br />
• Increased levels of trade and investment<br />
• Developing sustainable enterprises<br />
Strategic goals<br />
• Accelerated industrial diversification through<br />
strategic economic development initiatives<br />
• Sustainable enterprises in targeted sectors of<br />
the economy<br />
• Increased trade and investment in <strong>Limpopo</strong><br />
• Public accountability, sound corporate governance<br />
and sustainable resource utilisation<br />
Core functions<br />
LEDA’s role encompasses the following spheres:<br />
Industrialisation<br />
• Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and corridor<br />
development<br />
• Property and infrastructure<br />
• Development (commercial, industrial),<br />
agribusiness development<br />
Enterprise Development and Finance<br />
• Financial support<br />
• <strong>Business</strong> support<br />
• Training and development<br />
• Strong focus on cooperative development<br />
and support<br />
Trade and Investment Promotion<br />
• Growth sectors<br />
• Investment promotion (FDI and local)<br />
• Export promotion and development<br />
• Project facilitation and venture capital<br />
LEDA has a number of subsidiary companies that<br />
function as commercial entities. These are:<br />
• Great North Transport<br />
• Risima Housing Finance Corporation<br />
• Corridor Mining Resources (plus nine of its<br />
subsidiaries)<br />
• Venteco and Mununzu tea estates/Mashashane<br />
Hatchery<br />
The agency’s associate companies include:<br />
• OK Bazaars (Venda)<br />
• Attaclav<br />
• Bopedi Shopping Centre<br />
• AON <strong>Limpopo</strong><br />
• Mokopane Mall<br />
Head office:<br />
Enterprise Development Finance House, Main Road, Lebowakgomo, Polokwane 0699<br />
Tel: +27 15 633 4700 | Fax: +27 15 633 4854 | Website: www.lieda.co.za
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