DECEMBER 2009 ISSUE 72

This month TradeInvestSA looks at South Africa's eligibility as an additional member of BRIC. We also examine the state of the automotive sector in South Africa with many suggesting it is recovering from the recession.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
The group of BRIC nations are the most prominent emerging economies in the world and are set to dominate the international economy in the coming years. Can South Africa join this group and be recognised as one of them, as the 'S' in BRICS?
FEATURE ARTICLES:
The South African automotive sector was hit very hard by the financial crisis over the past year. There are however positive signs that the sector is now beginning to recover with increased vehicle sales and new investments.
NEWS: BRIC countries crucial for African growth
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: MIDZ seeks investment in electronics manufacturing
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunities in transport and logistics in the North West
Editor's choice

These are just some of the opportunities to take advantage of this month in TradeInvestSA:

  • Partners wanted for ostrich and dairy projects in Northern Cape
  • Private lodge developments in Botswana's Kalahari
  • 'Big Five' theme brought to life in Gondwana Project - Mossel Bay
  • BPO and Film sectors positioned for growth in Gauteng
  • City of Matlosana provides great potential as a base camp location for 2010 soccer
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    SECTORS
    AGRICULTURE
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Partners wanted for ostrich and dairy projects in Northern Cape
    The Northern Cape Economic Development Agency is working to promote two new...
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Wesgro launch Agribusiness Investment Unit
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Rivalling the Cape: Investment bursting in KZN's new wine region
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Central Karoo offers agri-processing investment opportunities
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: West Coast ostrich and plant projects prove a tonic for investors
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: West Coast seeks investment in essential oils, energy and aquaculture
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Laingsburg Local Municipality seeks manufacturing investment
    TOURISM & 2010
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Limpopo gears up for influx of tourists in 2010
    Millions of tourists are expected to flock to South Africa in 2010, and Lim...
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Private lodge developments in Botswana's Kalahari
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Route 66 Zululand Heritage Route – Mandawe Cross
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Lodge and campsite opportunities excites investors in Botswana
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: City of Matlosana provides great potential as a base camp location for 2010 soccer
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Lodge and houseboat opportunities
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunity to develop mountain park resort
    BUSINESS SERVICES
    NEWS
    Blue: Growing the continent one small business at a time
    Blue's Small Business Division has expanded operations in 8 countries since...
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunities in transport and logistics in the North West
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: BPO and film sectors positioned for growth in Gauteng
    NEWS: Blue launches cashXpress in Rwanda
    MANUFACTURING & INFRASTRUCTURE
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    MIDZ seeks investment in electronics manufacturing
    The North West province has identified for itself a future niche in manufac...
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Construction firms needed: Hospital and housing developments in Gauteng
    NEWS: Africa needs $93-billion per year for infrastructure
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Gauteng adds value to the local manufacturing sector
    GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES
    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
    TIKZN leads trade mission to Ghana
    Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) along with the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)...
    NEWS: Interview with Chris Magwangqana, Provincial Executive Officer – Salga, Eastern Cape
    FILM & LIFESTYLE
    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
    'Big Five' theme brought to life in Gondwana Project - Mossel Bay
    Miranda Meyer Interiors simple formula for success is great design and grea...
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Development of the Northern KwaZulu-Natal Film Office

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    Events


    Public Private Partnership Africa Conference
    EVENTS - Public Private Partnership Africa Conference: 1-2 Dec 2009

    Mining Indaba 2010
    EVENTS - Mining Indaba: 01 - 04 Feb 2010

    11th Southern Africa Energy Week
    EVENTS - 11th Southern Africa Energy Week: 8-10 Feb 2010
    Events

    Annual MENA Infrastructure Finance Conference 2009
    EVENTS - Annual MENA Infrastructure Finance Conference: 14-15 Dec 2009

    Energy Indaba 2010
    EVENTS - Energy Indaba 24-26 Feb 2010

    African Utility Week 2010
    EVENTS - African Utility Week: 22-25 Feb 2010

    Oil & Gas 2010
    EVENTS - Oil & Gas 2010: 16-18 March
    Business

    Miranda Meyer Interiors
    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - 'Big Five' theme brought to life in Gondwana Project - Mossel Bay
    Business

    North West

    Mafikeng Industrial Development Zone (MIDZ)
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - MIDZ seeks investment in electronics manufacturing


    Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Opportunities in transport and logistics in the North West
    Gauteng

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

    Gauteng Economic Development Agency
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Construction firms needed: Hospital and housing developments in Gauteng
    KwaZulu-Natal

    uThungulu District Municipality
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Route 66 Zululand Heritage Route – Mandawe Cross

    iLembe District Municipality
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Development of the Northern KwaZulu-Natal Film Office
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Rivalling the Cape: Investment bursting in KZN's new wine region

    Trade & Investment KZN
    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - TIKZN leads trade mission to Ghana
    Western Cape

    Central Karoo District Municipality
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Central Karoo offers agri-processing investment opportunities

    West Coast District Municipality
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - West Coast seeks investment in essential oils, energy and aquaculture
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - West Coast ostrich and plant projects prove a tonic for investors

    Laingsburg Local Municipality
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Laingsburg Local Municipality seeks manufacturing investment

    Wesgro
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Wesgro launch Agribusiness Investment Unit
    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Wesgro unlocks the door to China
    Northern Cape

    Northern Cape Economic Development Agency
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Partners wanted for ostrich and dairy projects in Northern Cape
    Limpopo

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

    Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
    NEWS - Basic services publication released

    National Government

    Boundless Southern Africa
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Lodge and campsite opportunities excites investors in Botswana
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Private lodge developments in Botswana's Kalahari