JUNE 2009 ISSUE 66

FEATURE ARTICLES:
In the second instalment of our analysis of South-South trade, we take a look at the controversial issue of protectionism, the importance of global trade agreements and discuss what should be done to further develop South-South trade.
FEATURE ARTICLES:
As finance becomes harder to access, the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has announced a new strategy to prioritise tourism projects. TradeInvestSA spoke to Kate Rivett-Carnac, tourism specialist at the DBSA, about the new strategy and how the bank plans to implement it.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Blue’s approach pays off for Africa’s small businesses
NEWS: A helping hand for SMEs and investors during the financial crisis
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Swaziland attracts call centre investors as costs plunge
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SECTORS
SMALL BUSINESS (SME)
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Funding assistance for small businesses in the Western Cape
The Cape Winelands District Municipality encourages entrepreneurship in the...
NEWS: A helping hand for SMEs and investors during the financial crisis
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Blue’s approach pays off for Africa’s small businesses
NEWS: Volkswagen SA opens three new training centres
TOURISM
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Tourism proposals spark interest in the Free State
The Free State is still a relatively untapped jewel of South Africa. As par...
FEATURE ARTICLES: Interview: Tourism funding becomes a priority for DBSA
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Investing in culture: Bringing SA's past and future together
NEWS: Dubai World makes inroads into Zimbabwe
AGRICULTURE
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Agriculture sector open for investment in Northern Cape
The agricultural sector is a key component of all African economies from su...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Wine farming potential in KZN tastes sweeter
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Fruit farming in Northern Cape: Export markets open to investors
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Funding required for Garlic tablet manufacturing facility
TRADE & FINANCE
FEATURE ARTICLES
Rise of the South: The financial crisis and South-South trade (Part Two)
In the second instalment of our analysis of South-South trade, we take a lo...
NEWS: New DTI minister Davies to focus on South-South trade
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Blue Financial Services: Offering banking for all African citizens
NEWS: IDC receives $50m loan from Chinese bank
2010
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Polokwane International Airport: Prepared for 2010 tourism potential
There is little more than a year left to go until the start of the 2010 FIF...
FEATURE ARTICLES: Transport for 2010: Is Bus Rapid Transit about a better life for all?
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Invest in 2010: Funding sought for uThungulu sports stadium
2010 \ 2010 NEWS: Green Point Stadium remains on track for December handover
PROPERTY & BPO
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Swaziland attracts call centre investors as costs plunge
The Swaziland Investment Promotion Agency (SIPA) is working to attract some...
NEWS: Call centre investment facilitated by TIKZN
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Calling all construction firms: Housing developments in Gauteng
NEWS: Foreigners own just 0.5% of SA property

More Sectors
Aerospace & defence | Agriculture and Agri-processing | Aquaculture and Mariculture | Automobiles | Banking | Biotechnology | Boat Building | Business Support Services | Call Centres and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) | Chemicals | Clothing and Textiles | Construction and Materials | Containers and Packaging | Delivery Services/Logistics | Development Finance | Education | Electronics | Energy | Engineering | Environment & Waste | Financial Services | Food and Beverages | Forestry & paper | ICT - Information and Communication Technology | Infrastructure | Insurance | Legal Services | Manufacturing | Media | Mining & Metals | Oil and Gas | Personal and Household Goods | Pharmaceuticals & Health Care | Property | Public Sector Entity | Retail | Sport | Telecommunications | Tourism & Leisure | Transportation | Utilities |

Business

Business II

Free State

Free State Investment Promotion Agency
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Tourism proposals spark interest in the Free State
Swaziland

Swaziland Investment Promotion Agency
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Swaziland attracts call centre investors as costs plunge
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - SIPA: The heart of investment potential in Swaziland
KwaZulu-Natal

iLembe District Municipality
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Solar and wind: Energy projects taking off in iLembe
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Wine farming potential in KZN tastes sweeter

uThungulu District Municipality
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Invest in 2010: Funding sought for uThungulu sports stadium

Trade & Investment KZN
NEWS - Call centre investment facilitated by TIKZN
North West

Invest North West
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Investing in culture: Bringing SA's past and future together


Gauteng

Gauteng Economic Development Agency
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Calling all construction firms: Housing developments in Gauteng

Gauteng Department of Economic Development (DED)
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Gauteng DED's six agencies reach across the province
NEWS - Prosperous times ahead as Gauteng DED drives investment
Northern Cape

Northern Cape Economic Development Agency
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Fruit farming in Northern Cape: Export markets open to investors

Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Agriculture sector open for investment in Northern Cape
Western Cape

Cape Winelands
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Funding assistance for small businesses in the Western Cape

Limpopo

Gateway Airports Authority Limited
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Polokwane International Airport: Prepared for 2010 tourism potential
Events

Africa Agribusiness Forum 2009
EVENTS - Africa Agribusiness Forum: 14 - 17 June 2009

WaterTec Africa 2009
EVENTS - WaterTec Africa: 9 - 11 June 2009

Petro.t.ex 2009
EVENTS - Petro.t.ex: 9 - 11 June 2009


Infrastructure Partnerships for African Development: East Africa
EVENTS - Infrastructure Partnerships for African Development: East Africa
Events II

Business Auction Floor, Kenya: 25 - 26 June 2009
EVENTS - Business 'Auction Floor' & Strategic Partnering Forum

Hydropower Africa 2009
EVENTS - Hydropower Africa 2009: 28 July 2009

2nd Annual Infrastructure Project Finance Conference
EVENTS - 2nd Annual Infrastructure Project Finance Conference: 7 July 09

Trade and Investment Africa 2009: Exhibition and Congress
EVENTS - Trade and Investment Africa 2009: 3 November 09

East African Power Industry Convention
EVENTS - East African Power Industry Convention: 11 - 13 August 2009
National Government

Department of Provincial and Local Government
NEWS - HIV/AIDS handbook for Local Government launched by DPLG
Provincial Sponsor

Free State Investment Promotion Agency
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Free State emerges as the new investment destination of choice