March 2010 ISSUE 75

This month TradeInvestSA examines the construction industry's fortunes in light of the recession and particularly in the build-up to 2010. Preparations for the World Cup have kept the industry busy and there is much speculation about how it will fare once the World Cup construction drive is completed.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
South Africa’s construction sector has experienced a decade of considerable growth and success, particularly because of the buoyant property market and the government’s considerable infrastructure spending in the mid- and late-2000s. With the Soccer World Cup offsetting some of the worst effects of the recession, how is the South African construction industry likely to fare beyond 2010?
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES:
BEE verification is essential for businesses competing for their spot in the South African business environment. Without a valid BEE certificate your clients will hesitate to purchase from you because 20% of their BEE score is dependant on the BEE score of their suppliers.
NEWS: Light at the end of the tunnel? South Africa's 2010 budget speech outcomes
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Wesgro explores frozen produce markets
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Neo Africa: a winning team for 2010 and beyond

SECTORS
MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Construction firms needed: Hospital and housing developments in Gauteng
The Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA) has a range of diverse infra...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Gauteng adds value to the local manufacturing sector
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Investment opportunities abound in the Marikana development project
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: MIDZ seeks investment in electronics manufacturing
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Laingsburg Local Municipality seeks manufacturing investment
TOURISM & 2010
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Neo Africa: a winning team for 2010 and beyond
The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ presents vast opportunities into the ...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Prime investment opportunities on Mozambican coastline
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Local Economic Development in Cacadu
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Invest in the beautiful Royal Jozini Resort cluster in Swaziland
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Biggest painting in the world - be part of this African undertaking
AGRICULTURE
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Rivalling the Cape: Investment bursting in KZN's new wine region
Enterprise iLembe, the economic development arm of the iLembe District Muni...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: West Coast ostrich and plant projects prove a tonic for investors
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Partners wanted for ostrich and dairy projects in Northern Cape
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Wesgro explores frozen produce markets
BUSINESS SERVICES
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Blue provides microfinancing for education
For Blue, microfinance is a means to effect large-scale social and economic...
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Get your BEE scorecard here
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: BPO and film sectors positioned for growth in Gauteng
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Microinsurance: why microfinance is not enough
ENERGY
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Immense biofuels potential in Ilembe unlocked
Vuthwa Biofuels is a wholly BEE compliment company located in KwaZulu-Natal...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: West Coast seeks investment in energy, essential oils and aquaculture
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Moringa trees fuel biodiesel initiative in KwaZulu-Natal
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
NEWS
City if Matlosana’s investment in education
The City of Matlosana pays specific attention to high quality educational i...
NEWS: SA exhibitors shine in China
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: TIKZN's trade mission to Ghana
NEWS: Basic services publication

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Events

Africa Exchange Conference
EVENTS - Africa Exchange Conference: 12-13 April 2010

Wind Power Africa 2010
EVENTS - Wind Power Africa: 12-14 May 2010

Training Workshop on Investment Promotion
EVENTS - Training Workshop for Investment Promotion: 17-21 May 2010

Africa's Big Seven
EVENTS - Africa's Big Seven: 25-27 July 2010
Events

4th Annual Africa Trade & Export Finance Conference
EVENTS - 4th Annual Africa Trade & Export Finance Conference: 9-10 March 2010

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

HeavyWeight Expo 2010
EVENTS - HeavyWeight Expo: 23-26 March 2010

Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) 2010
EVENTS - Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) 2010: 25-27 July 2010
Business

Neo Africa
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Neo Africa: a winning team for 2010 and beyond

BEE Verification Services
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Get your BEE scorecard here
Business

Blue Financial Services
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Microinsurance: why microfinance is not enough
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Blue's dedication to corporate social investment
North West

Invest North West
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Hotel and Fresh Produce Market are ripe for investment

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

Western Cape

Central Karoo District Municipality
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Biggest painting in the world - be part of this African undertaking

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

Wesgro
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Wesgro explores frozen produce markets

Laingsburg Local Municipality
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Laingsburg Local Municipality seeks manufacturing investment
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 - Moringa trees fuel biodiesel initiative in KwaZulu-Natal

Enterprise iLembe
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Immense biofuels potential in Ilembe unlocked
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Rivalling the Cape: Investment bursting in KZN's new wine region

Trade & Investment KZN
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - TIKZN's trade mission to Ghana
Eastern Cape

Cacadu District Municipality
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Local Economic Development in Cacadu
Northern Cape

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

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

Boundless Southern Africa
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Prime investment opportunities on Mozambican coastline
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Invest in the beautiful Royal Jozini Resort cluster in Swaziland