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International
International Finance Corporation promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries. The IFC provides loans, equity, structured finance and risk management products
World Bank – South Africa provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. It is made up of two unique development institutions owned by 185 member countries – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association.
FDI Net offers free, on-demand country analysis and information on foreign direct investment in 175 countries. The site combines business and public resources with World Bank Group analysis.
OctoberFirst Consulting – Australia & New Zealand works with government agencies, chambers of commerce and businesses to publicise trade and investment opportunities in Africa to both Australian and New Zealand investors.
Research
Agricultural Research Council is the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa. It conducts research, development and technology transfer in order to promote agriculture and industryand ensure natural resource conservation.
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa.
Productivity SA reports to the Minister of Labour and is governed by a board drawn from government, organised labour and business. Its mandate is to serve the interests of government and business through the enhancement of productive capacity.
Statistics South Africa collates and presents national statistics, including employment figures, inflation reports and manufacturing production, to inform government and the public on the current state of the economy.
Government departments
Department of Minerals and Energy is responsible for the administration of the mining laws of South Africa and for promoting the development of the mining industry.
Department of Provincial and Local Government develops national policies and legislation with regards to the country’s provinces and local government. The department also support provinces and local government in fulfilling their constitutional and legal obligations.
Department of Trade and Industry promotes trade and industry in South Africa, including government strategies to drive economic growth, such as the Accelerated Shared Growth Initiative (ASGISA). The department also fosters relationships with other countries to help drive investment into South Africa.
South African Revenue Services is the revenue and customs agency of South Africa and was established to collect revenue and ensure compliance with tax law.
Finance organisations
Development Bank of South Africa is one of several development finance institutions in South and Southern Africa. Its purpose is to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development by funding physical, social and economic infrastructure.
Industrial Development Corporation is a self-financing, state-owned national development finance institution, providing financing to entrepreneurs and businesses in competitive industries.
National Development Agency works to eradicate poverty, by granting funds to social development projects. The agency works with communities to build sustainable programmes, and development players for infrastructural support.
Reserve Bank of South Africa is the central bank of the Republic of South Africa. It sets monetary policy, including interest rate decisions, and assists the government in the formulation and implementation of macro-economic policy.
Small businesses
Khula Enterprise Finance is as an independent agency of the Department of Trade and Industry. It acts as a development finance institution focused on the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector.
National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a non-profit business-support organisation that promotes and facilitates the development of business in South Africa. It serves the interests of BBBEE companies and small and medium sized businesses.
Small Enterprise Development Agency is the Department of Trade and Industry's agency for supporting small business in South Africa. It also provides information to people to help them start and run their own businesses.
The South African Investors Network is a platform and meeting place for South African entrepreneurs and investors, providing both face-to-face networking meetings as well as online networking facilities.
Business organisations
South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry protects and promotes the interests of business in South Africa. It addresses the economic, social and political issues affecting the business community.
British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa is a non-profit organisation whose primary objective is to facilitate the nurturing of mutually beneficial relationships between British and South African businesses in SA and the UK.
News and Information
The Africa Report is a hard-hitting, insightful and in-depth online and print editorial source, covering Africa’s fast-changing worlds of business and politics.
SA Good News is a news website that highlights the positive developments in South Africa.
South Africa at a Glance is a pocket size reference book that provides a country profile on South Africa.
Chairman King - African business news unleashed.
Regional/Provincial Trade and Investment Promotion Agencies
Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape Development Corporation
Eastern Cape Tourism Board
Eastern Cape Business
Free State
Free State Department of Tourism, Environmental and Economic Affairs
Free State Investment Promotion Agency
Free State Business
Gauteng
Gauteng Economic Development Agency
Gauteng Companies
KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Economic Development
Durban Investment Promotion Agency
Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal Business
Limpopo
Limpopo Department of
Economic Development, Environment & Tourism
Limpopo Economic Development Enterprise
Trade & Investment Limpopo
Limpopo Business
Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency
Mpumalanga Companies
North West
Invest North West
North West Business
Northern Cape
Department of Economic Affairs, Environmental Affairs & Tourism
Northern Cape Economic Development Agency
Northern Cape Business
Western Cape
Wesgro
Western Cape Business
