South African Business 2018 edition
Welcome to the sixth edition of the South African Business journal. First published in 2011, the publication has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to South Africa, supported by an e-book edition at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za. Regular pages cover all the main economic sectors of the South African economy and give a snapshot of each of the country’s provincial economies. Feature articles on topical issues such as sustainability and African trade provide unique insights, together with an interview with the newly elected chairman of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, Mr Thomas Schaefer. Another special feature focusses on an exciting project to transform South Africa’s small harbours and coastal properties. South African Business is complemented by nine regional publications covering the business and investment environment in each of South Africa’s provinces. The e-book editions can be viewed online at www.globalafricanetwork.com. First published in 2011, the publication has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to South Africa, supported by an e-book edition at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za Regular pages cover all the main economic sectors of the South African economy and give a snapshot of each of the country’s provincial economies. Feature articles on topical issues such as sustainability and African trade provide unique insights, together with an interview with the newly elected chairman of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, Mr Thomas Schaefer. Another special feature focusses on an exciting project to transform South Africa’s small harbours and coastal properties. South African Business is complemented by nine regional publications covering the business and investment environment in each of South Africa’s provinces. Visit www.globalafricanetwork.com for more business and investment news, opportunities and events.
Welcome to the sixth edition of the South African Business journal. First published in 2011, the publication has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to South Africa, supported by an e-book edition at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za.
Regular pages cover all the main economic sectors of the South African economy and give a snapshot of each of the country’s provincial economies. Feature articles on topical issues such as sustainability and African trade provide unique insights, together with an interview with the newly elected chairman of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, Mr Thomas Schaefer. Another special feature focusses on an exciting project to transform South Africa’s small harbours and coastal properties.
South African Business is complemented by nine regional publications covering the business and investment environment in each of South Africa’s provinces. The e-book editions can be viewed online at www.globalafricanetwork.com.
First published in 2011, the publication has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to South Africa, supported by an e-book edition at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za
Regular pages cover all the main economic sectors of the South African economy and give a snapshot of each of the country’s provincial economies. Feature articles on topical issues such as sustainability and African trade provide unique insights, together with an interview with the newly elected chairman of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, Mr Thomas Schaefer. Another special feature focusses on an exciting project to transform South Africa’s small harbours and coastal properties.
South African Business is complemented by nine regional publications covering the business and investment environment in each of South Africa’s provinces. Visit www.globalafricanetwork.com for more business and investment news, opportunities and events.
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OVERVIEW<br />
Water<br />
Water infrastructure is a priority.<br />
In 2017/18 the National Department of Water and Sanitation will<br />
spend R12.5-billion on dams, water transfer schemes and bulk<br />
distribution. Improving and expanding water infrastructure are<br />
key elements to ensuring water security in a water-scarce country.<br />
The completion of the De Hoop Dam in eastern Limpopo means<br />
that people living in small municipalities can now expect bulk water<br />
delivery. The Trans Caldeon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) is responsible<br />
for seeing that bulk water supplies are laid on, but making the local<br />
connections and physically delivering the water is up to municipalities<br />
and water boards.<br />
The De Hoop Dam is the centrepiece in the large Olifants River<br />
Water Resource Development Project which is transforming the water<br />
environment for industrial, commercial and private users. The Olifants<br />
River System feeds the region that is <strong>South</strong> Africa’s greatest producer<br />
of citrus and subtropical fruits, and supplies many platinum mines<br />
with vital water.<br />
A long drought was finally broken in most of the country in late<br />
2016, but the Western Cape continues to experience severe shortages.<br />
Tenders for desalination in various guises (including barges in Cape<br />
Town harbour) have been issued.<br />
According to Water Wheel magazine, 37% of water delivered to<br />
the nation’s municipalities is lost, at a cost of R7-billion per year. This<br />
presents an opportunity for companies to provide better pipes and<br />
SECTOR INSIGHT<br />
The De Hoop Dam has been<br />
completed.<br />
smart meters. Government plans<br />
to arrest this trend include a training<br />
programme for plumbers<br />
and artisans.<br />
Many small municipalities<br />
and water boards have not been<br />
able to properly manage their<br />
water facilities. In response, a<br />
new national strategy gives a<br />
bigger role to well-resourced<br />
water boards such as Umgeni<br />
Water and Sedibeng Water. Rand<br />
Water has expanded its original<br />
footprint and now serves an area<br />
which includes Gauteng, and<br />
parts of Limpopo, North West,<br />
Mpumalanga and the Free State.<br />
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