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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PROFILE<br />
Thulani Zulu,<br />
CEO of Gateway<br />
Airports Authority<br />
Limited.<br />
maintenance is carried<br />
out, along with implementing<br />
projects that will<br />
lead to the construction<br />
of the Fire and Rescue<br />
Training facility, construction<br />
of a non-public parking<br />
management system,<br />
in addition to asset acquisitions<br />
such as the purchase<br />
of X-ray screening<br />
machines for passenger<br />
security screening.<br />
compliance status has been confirmed by the Civil<br />
Aviation Authority’s audit inspection during the year<br />
under review. As a result of this audit, the airport<br />
received International Airport status and has also<br />
being recognised as an institution that contributes<br />
significantly to economic growth and development<br />
throughout <strong>Limpopo</strong>.<br />
Driving revenue<br />
The organisation’s financial sustainability will be<br />
significantly improved by development and implementation<br />
programmes that will result in an increase<br />
in aeronautical fees (including landing, passenger,<br />
parking and baggage-handling fees) as well as fuel<br />
throughput and non-aeronautical revenue streams.<br />
These revenue streams include the rental income<br />
from office space, car parking fees, water and electricity<br />
tariffs, the sale of permits and sale of tender<br />
documents. Passenger statistics are the most important<br />
figure in terms of the business’ operations<br />
as they generate the key performances, and assist<br />
with budget target planning in addition to the actual<br />
achievements in the business.<br />
Infrastructural improvements<br />
The airport is in the initial stages of a supply<br />
chain process that will ensure that infrastructure<br />
Services and products<br />
Located within <strong>Limpopo</strong>’s Capricorn District,<br />
Polokwane International Airport offers access to<br />
one scheduled domestic airline, namely SA Airlink<br />
(connecting to OR Tambo International Airport).<br />
Economic opportunities<br />
The increase in domestic passenger movement<br />
and the introduction of the new scheduled private<br />
charter flights – with the corresponding development<br />
of new routes – is a breath of fresh air to the<br />
local economy. This is an initiative that is aligned<br />
with a number of others that are not only aimed at<br />
improving the provincial transport landscapes, but<br />
also contribute significantly to the socio-economic<br />
impact in the province.<br />
CONTACT INFO<br />
Physical address: Gateway Road,<br />
Polokwane 0700<br />
Postal address: PO Box 1309,<br />
Polokwane 0700<br />
Tel: +27 15 288 0122<br />
Fax: +27 15 288 0125<br />
Email: info@gaal.co.za<br />
Website: www.gaal.co.za<br />
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