SEPTEMBER 2009 ISSUE 69

This month TradeInvestSA looks at the BPO industry and asks whether enough is being done to encourage growth in the sector. We also look at house prices in South Africa and ask some key experts when we can expect a return to growth.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
South African call centre outfit CCN Group was recently acquired by Indian giant Aegis. TradeInvestSA asks what the increasing foreign acquisitive interest means for South Africa’s business process outsourcing industry.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
The West Coast District Municipality is renowned for its natural resources and as such the Renewable Energy and Aquaculture sectors have been identified as a means of delivering economic growth.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Manufacturing and mineral companies attracted to Mafikeng IDZ
FEATURE ARTICLES: Property prices: When will SA see a return to growth?
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Stunning opportunity to develop mountain park resort and lodge in Lesotho
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SECTORS
TOURISM
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Stunning opportunity to develop mountain park resort and lodge in Lesotho
The Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) is currently looking to ...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Ongoye Forest Project: Preserving SA culture for the community
NEWS: SA signs tourism agreement with Kenya
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Lodge and Houseboat opportunities in Mozambique
AGRICULTURE
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
West Coast ostrich and plant projects prove a tonic for investors
The West Coast District Municipality has abundant natural resources availab...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Vegetables, fruit and herbs entice investors in iLembe
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Expertise required for dairy and ostrich projects in Northern Cape
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Rivalling the Cape: Investment bursting in KZN's new wine region
MANUFACTURING
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Manufacturing potential unveiled in the North West
The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality is a relatively prosperous regi...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Gauteng adds value to the local manufacturing sector
NEWS: Nissan SA in talks for zero-emission vehicle by 2012
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Manufacturing and mineral companies attracted to Mafikeng IDZ
BPO & PROPERTY
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Calling all construction firms: Housing developments in Gauteng
The Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA) has a range of diverse infra...
FEATURE ARTICLES: Property prices: When will SA see a return to growth?
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Film and BPO sectors positioned for growth in Gauteng
FEATURE ARTICLES: Spotlight on BPO: What do recent acquisitions mean for the industry?
2010
NEWS
World Cup tourism revenue to top R15bn - Minister
The FIFA 2010 World Cup could provide the stimulus needed to help South Afr...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: 2010 plans underline the investment potential in Matlosana
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Limpopo gears up for influx of tourists in 2010
NEWS: Less than 6 weeks to go for Joburg’s BRT system
TRADE & FINANCE
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Blue Financial Services: Supporting Africa’s small businesses
Blue Financial Services, the micro financier, has established a Small Busin...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Promising prospects on offer in Zimbabwe
NEWS: India and SA in talks to revive Doha round
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Blue to offer short-term loans to entrepreneurs across Africa

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

Events

African Aid Relief & Disaster Management Expo & Conference 2009
EVENTS - African Aid Relief & Disaster Management Expo & Conference: 17-19 Sep 2009

Popular Mechanics Inventors Conference
EVENTS - Popular Mechanics Inventors Conference: 25-26 Sep 09

Africa-Arab Business Investment Forum
EVENTS - Africa-Arab Business Investment Forum: 11 - 13 Oct 09

Africa Oil Week
EVENTS - 16th Africa Oil Week: 2 - 6 Nov 2009

Mining Indaba
EVENTS - Mining Indaba: 01 - 04 Feb 09
Events II


Infrastructure Partnerships for African Development: DRC
EVENTS - Infrastructure Partnerships for African Development: DRC 6 - 8 Oct 09

China Africa Business Summit
EVENTS - China Africa Business Summit: 21 - 23 Oct 2009


Carbon Markets Africa
EVENTS - Carbon Markets Africa: 10 - 11 Nov 09
Business


Zimvest
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Promising prospects on offer in Zimbabwe
Business II


North West

Mafikeng Industrial Development Zone (MIDZ)
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Manufacturing and mineral companies attracted to Mafikeng IDZ

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

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Manufacturing potential unveiled in the North West

Department of Sports, Arts & Culture
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Culture continues to thrive in the North West
KwaZulu-Natal

uThungulu District Municipality
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Ongoye Forest Project: Preserving SA culture for the community


Trade & Investment KZN
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - KwaZulu-Natal extends its footprint into West Africa

Gauteng

Gauteng Department of Economic Development (DED)
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Film and BPO sectors positioned for growth in Gauteng
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Gauteng adds value to the local manufacturing sector

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

West Coast District Municipality
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - West Coast ostrich and plant projects prove a tonic for investors
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Buzz on the West Coast as energy and aquaculture stir interest

Northern Cape

Northern Cape Economic Development Agency
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Expertise required for dairy and ostrich projects in Northern Cape
Limpopo

Gateway Airports Authority Limited
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Limpopo gears up for influx of tourists in 2010
National Government

Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs
NEWS - Task team announced to deal with service delivery problems
Provincial Sponsor

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