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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CONTENTS<br />
Priority projects in <strong>Limpopo</strong> 22<br />
A range of high-impact projects that have the potential<br />
to improve the <strong>Limpopo</strong> economy.<br />
<strong>Limpopo</strong>’s Special Economic Zones 26<br />
Two Special Economic Zones have been proposed<br />
for <strong>Limpopo</strong>: the Tubatse Platinum SEZ<br />
and the Musina SEZ.<br />
Driving economic development 30<br />
Three subsidiaries of the <strong>Limpopo</strong> Economic Development<br />
Agency (LEDA) are driving economic development in<br />
the province: Corridor Mining Resources, Risima Housing<br />
Finance Corporation and Great North Transport.<br />
Economic sectors<br />
Agriculture 44<br />
<strong>Limpopo</strong>’s avocadoes and macadamias are in big<br />
demand throughout the northern hemisphere.<br />
Mining 48<br />
The Waterberg region is attracting mining companies.<br />
Transport and logistics 52<br />
Transport and logistics are vital to <strong>Limpopo</strong>’s export trade.<br />
Renewable energy 58<br />
Solar and bio-mass have the greatest potential in <strong>Limpopo</strong>.<br />
Water 60<br />
A <strong>Limpopo</strong> Water Master Plan will be tabled during <strong>2016</strong>.<br />
ICT and telecommunications 62<br />
Connecting rural areas is a priority for <strong>Limpopo</strong> authorities.<br />
Tourism 74<br />
The Kruger National Park, which is partly situated in <strong>Limpopo</strong>,<br />
is a favourite destination for domestic and foreign tourists.<br />
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