April 2011 ISSUE 88

This month TradeInvestSA looks at the implications of the new Companies Act. We get expert opinion from Caryn Leclercq, Director at Werksmans Attorneys, and she outlines some of the important ramifications for businesses operating in South Africa. We also highlight numerous tourism and agricultural trade and investment opportunities.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
The new Companies Act is due to come into effect on 1 April 2011. It is vital for companies to identify the practical steps that need to be taken to ensure a smooth transition from the old Act to the new one before this date.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Mbombela Local Municipality has proposed the development of an Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) within the vicinity of the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA). The municipality is now seeking interested investors and partners.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre seeks investors for redevelopment
NEWS: Repo rate remains at 5.5%
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Willow Creek Olive Estate offers a wide range of products
News from the Provincial Investment Promotion Agencies
  • West Coast development is a priority for the Western Cape

  • Unrivalled BPO potential in the Free State

  • Support for distressed KZN companies

  • Hydroponics project in Gauteng presents a great investment opportunity

  • Droogfontein irrigation project



  • SECTORS
    TOURISM
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre seeks investors for redevelopment
    The Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre and San Craft Shop, function as a bridg...
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunity to develop lodge and campsites
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Seize this opportunity to invest in a new waterfront development in the North West
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Private lodge developments in Botswana's Kalahari
    AGRICULTURE & AGRI-PROCESSING
    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
    Willow Creek Olive Estate offers a wide range of products
    Willow Creek Olive Estate lies in the Nuy Valley, in the Western Cape, and ...
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Agro-processing hub in KZN seeks investors
    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Agricultural financing services offered by the Land Bank
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Swaziland seeks strategic partner for cotton ginnery
    GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES
    NEWS
    West Coast development is a priority for the Western Cape
    The Westy Coast will receive significant attention from the Western Cape In...
    NEWS: Support for distressed KZN companies
    NEWS: Transnet aims to reduce bottlenecks
    ENERGY
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    North West positioned for investment in renewable energy
    The North West is seeking to advance renewable energy in the province. Ther...
    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Immense biofuels potential in Ilembe unlocked
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: West Coast's environment perfect for renewable energy
    MANUFACTURING
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Invest in the development of the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport IDZ
    Mbombela Local Municipality has proposed the development of an Industrial D...
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Pharmaceuticals and electronics manufacturing plants needed
    EDUCATION & TRAINING
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Bloodhound SSC Education Programme
    Bloodhound SSC is the 1000 MPH Land Speed World Record breaking attempt. Th...
    NEWS: Committed to developing our people’s skills

    More Sectors
    Aerospace & defence | Agriculture & Agri-processing | Alternative Energy | Aquaculture & Mariculture | Arts, Craft & Culture | 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 | Events and Conferences | 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 | Security | Sport | Telecommunications | Tourism & Leisure | Traditional Leadership | Transportation | Utilities | Water |

    Events


    Next Generation CIO Summit
    EVENTS - CIO Summit 2011: 10-12 May

    IMExpo - SADC China Trade Fair
    EVENTS - IMExpo - SADC China Trade Fair: 18-20 May 2011

    Nigeria Oil & Gas Technology 2011
    EVENTS - Nigeria Oil & Gas Technology: 7-9 June 2011
    Events

    Next Generation Oil & Gas Summit
    EVENTS - Next Generation Oil & Gas Summit: 5-7 April 2011

    Sedibeng Investor Conference
    EVENTS - Sedibeng Investor Conference: 7-8 Apr 2011

    Africa's Future Education conference
    EVENTS - Africa's Future Education conference: 7-10 Apr 2011

    Africa Investment Forum 2011
    EVENTS - Africa Investment Forum 2011: 17-19 Apr
    National Government

    Boundless Southern Africa
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Opportunity to develop lodge and campsites
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Private lodge developments in Botswana's Kalahari

    Western Cape

    West Coast District Municipality
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - West Coast's environment perfect for renewable energy
    NEWS - West Coast District Municipality investment brochure

    Breede Valley Municipality
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Partners needed for Kleinplasie historical upgrade

    Business


    Northern Cape

    Northern Cape tourism opportunities
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre seeks investors for redevelopment

    Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Bloodhound SSC Education Programme
    Gauteng

    Gauteng Economic Development Agency
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Invest in water bottling facility in Gauteng
    North West

    North West tourism opportunities
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Seize this opportunity to invest in a new waterfront development in the North West
    Mpumalanga

    Ehlanzeni Municipality
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Invest in the development of the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport IDZ
    Limpopo

    Capricorn District Municipality
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Invest in pharmaceutical manufacturing opportunities in Limpopo's Capricorn DM
    KwaZulu-Natal

    Enterprise iLembe
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Agro-processing hub in KZN seeks investors
    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Immense biofuels potential in Ilembe unlocked

    Trade & Investment KZN
    NEWS - Support for distressed KZN companies
    Swaziland

    Swaziland Investment Promotion Agency (SIPA)
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Pharmaceuticals and electronics manufacturing plants needed
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Swaziland seeks strategic partner for cotton ginnery
    National Government

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