JULY 2009 ISSUE 67

Welcome to the July edition of the TradeInvestSA newsletter. This month we leave behind the world’s current economic troubles to take a look into the future. We identify the prospects for South Africa’s telecoms industry ahead of the launch of Seacom and speak to Nedbank’s Senior Economist about what lies in store for the domestic economy going forward.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
The launch of the Seacom cable in July has been touted as a cure-all remedy for South Africa's high Internet costs. TradeInvestSA finds out whether the cable can live up to the hype and what impact it will have on the economy going forward.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development has helped to establish a jewellery manufacturing hub and an Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) near OR Tambo International Airport.
FEATURE ARTICLES: Interview: Can SA use the recession to prepare for the upswing?
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Biodiesel projects find favour in iLembe as oil prices creep higher
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Blue pioneers new banking methods across Africa
Launch issue of Northern Cape Business published

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Editor’s Choice
SECTORS
AGRICULTURE
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Northern Cape offers meaty opportunities in livestock production
The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Developm...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: GEDA uses crisis to unlock growth: Essential oils, flowers & solar
NEWS: Agriculture shows greater resilience to global crisis – OECD
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Establishing a wine region in KZN: Get involved for rich returns
TELECOMS & ICT
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ICT opportunities light up as North West becomes business magnet
The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality is a prosperous and dynamic reg...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Swaziland attracts call centre investors as costs plunge
FEATURE ARTICLES: The cost of cheap Internet: Can Seacom live up to the hype?
NEWS: New telecoms cables could trigger growth in IT and BPO sectors
TOURISM
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Swaziland tourism excites with new hotel, casino and ICC projects
Swaziland offers a wealth of potential for property and land investors and ...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Cultural tourism offerings attract investment to the North West
NEWS: SA tourism sector holding up well during recesssion
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Limpopo: South Africa's tourism hotspot ahead of 2010
BIOFUELS & ENERGY
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Biodiesel projects find favour in iLembe as oil prices creep higher
The biodiesel industry appears to be gaining traction in South Africa with ...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Renewable energy in spotlight as solar panel firm seeks agents
NEWS: SA right to exclude maize from biofuels strategy - official
FEATURE ARTICLES: Biofuels: Is the controversy justified?
2010
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
2010 plans underline the investment potential in Matlosana
The City of Matlosana is aggressively marketing itself as an ideal location...
2010 \ 2010 NEWS: One year to go for 2010 FIFA World Cup
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Sport stadium plans make uThungulu a haven for 2010 investment
2010 \ 2010 NEWS: Soccer City stadium almost completed
FOOD & BEVERAGES
NEWS
SA smoothie maker wows judges at China food fair
On a recent trade mission to SIAL China 2009, Wesgro International Trade Ma...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Become a part of the Free State's fresh food revolution
NEWS: SA government aims to improve agro-logistics industry
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Citrus and pecans: Access international export markets
MINING & MANUFACTURING
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Join the buzz: IDZ and jewellery hub at OR Tambo Airport
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development has helped to establish a je...
NEWS: Sustainable development becomes a priority for Kumba Iron Ore
NEWS: New diamond academy planned for Kimberley
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Kumba Iron Ore: SA's leading iron ore producer
FINANCIAL SERVICES
FEATURE ARTICLES
Interview: Can SA use the recession to prepare for the upswing?
With South Africa officially in a recession and the Reserve Bank now coming...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Blue pioneers new banking methods across Africa
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Blue Financial Services: Supporting Africa’s small businesses
NEWS: Straight talking with Wesgro’s economist

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Swaziland

Swaziland Investment Promotion Agency
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Swaziland tourism excites with new hotel, casino and ICC projects
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Swaziland attracts call centre investors as costs plunge
Free State

Free State Investment Promotion Agency
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Become a part of the Free State's fresh food revolution
North West

City of Matlosana
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - 2010 plans underline the investment potential in Matlosana

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - ICT opportunities light up as North West becomes business magnet

Invest North West
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Cultural tourism offerings attract investment to the North West
KwaZulu-Natal


uThungulu District Municipality
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Sport stadium plans make uThungulu a haven for 2010 investment

Trade & Investment KZN
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Vietnamese investment spurs job creation in KZN
Northern Cape

Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Agriculture opportunities ripe for investment in Northern Cape

Northern Cape Economic Development Agency
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Citrus and pecans: Access international export markets

Northern Cape Business 2009/10
NEWS - Northern Cape Business journal launched
Gauteng

Gauteng Department of Economic Development (DED)
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Join the buzz: IDZ and jewellery hub at OR Tambo Airport
NEWS - Gauteng 2055: DED sets out its vision for the province

Gauteng Economic Development Agency
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - GEDA uses crisis to unlock growth: Essential oils, flowers & solar
Western Cape

Limpopo

Gateway Airports Authority Limited
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Limpopo: South Africa's tourism hotspot ahead of 2010
Business

Blue Financial Services
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Blue pioneers new banking methods across Africa
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Blue Financial Services: Supporting Africa’s small businesses

Business II

Events

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


African Aid Relief & Disaster Management Expo & Conference 2009
EVENTS - African Aid Relief & Disaster Management Expo & Conference 2009

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

National Government

Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs
NEWS - DPLG minister announces direction for new department
Provincial Sponsor

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