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Good Prospects Special Economic Zones Attract Fdi

GCIS / SAnewsRef: https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/good-prospects-special-economic-zones-attract-fdi

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This is a SAnews.gov.za news article dated 31 May 2018 reporting that South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is optimistic that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will attract foreign direct investment (FDI). The dti concluded an investment roadshow in Shanghai, China, led by Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe, to present SEZ value propositions to potential investors and financial institutions. The article names several SEZs and includes statements from SEZ implementers about interest from Chinese companies, including marketing the Maluti-A-Phofung SEZ and discussing sectors such as renewable energy and locomotives.

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International exposure for South African SEZs

South African Special Economic Zones are being promoted globally to attract foreign direct investment. The SEZs listed in the document are open to international investors seeking opportunities in various industrial sectors.

Who it is for: international investors and financial institutions
How to act on it: Attend or respond to future investment roadshows hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry to learn about SEZ value propositions.

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The roadshow got underway at the weekend and gives representatives of the South African government, implementers of the SEZ Programme and SEZs an opportunity to present the value-proposition of South African SEZs to potential investors and financial institutions.

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Places

Buffalo City, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, Free State

Reference

https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/good-prospects-special-economic-zones-attract-fdi

Key Takeaways

Date: Thursday, 31 May 2018
Event: investment roadshow concluded in Shanghai, China
Lead: Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe
Purpose: woo investors and financial institutions to South African SEZs
Claim: dti optimistic SEZs will attract FDI
Maluti-A-Phofung SEZ marketed in China; logistics company showed interest; follow-up meetings needed
Platinum Valley SEZ: shared information with two companies in renewable energy and locomotives sectors
SEZs listed: Coega, East London IDZ, Dube Trade Port, Richards Bay IDZ, OR Tambo IDZ, Saldanha Bay IDZ, Maluti-a-Phofung IDZ, Musina-Makhado SEZ
Reference to March statement: Maluti-A-Phofung SEZ construction scheduled later that month; expected jobs in 2018/19
Department of Trade and Industry (dti)
Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe
Free State Development Corporation
Ikhraam Osman
Maluti-A-Phofung SEZ/IDZ
Platinum Valley SEZ
Davis Sadike
East London Industrial Development Zone
Ayanda Ramncwana
Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone
Zodwa Zikalala
Jacob Zuma
Ace Magashule
SAnews.gov.za
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