Eastern Cape Business 2016 edition

A unique guide to business and investment in the Eastern Cape. The 2016 edition of Eastern Cape Business is the ninth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2006, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Eastern Cape Province. The Eastern Cape enjoys an abundance of natural and human resources, as well as established industrial infrastructure that drives the economy of the province. This includes three ports, covered extensively in a series of features and interviews in this issue, and two industrial development zones which are home to a wide range of manufacturers and exporters. The 2016 edition includes contributions from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), Mercedes-Benz South Africa, the regional head of Nedbank in the province, as well as an extensive interview with Reuben Zwane, the CEO of the Eastern Cape Gambling & Betting Board and the featured Eastern Cape Businessman of the Year. New for the 2016 edition is a comprehensive 10-page map guide to the province sponsored by Caltex Eastern Cape Marketer. To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition of the magazine (15 000 copies), the full content can also be viewed online at www.easterncapebusiness.co.za. Updated information on the Eastern Cape is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.gan.co.za, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title.

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CONTENTS CONTENTS Eastern Cape Business 2016 Edition Introduction Message 9 The Eastern Cape Development Corporation offers an insight into some of the opportunities that exist within the Eastern Cape. Special features Regional overview of the Eastern Cape 10 The Eastern Cape province is fast coming to be seen as one of South Africa’s international assets. Vision 2030 28 A provincial plan for ensuring the Eastern Cape realises its full potential. Operation Phakisa 36 The National Government’s plan to ensure rapid development in terms of the economy, infrastructure and social upliftment. Maritime 50 The Eastern Cape’s coastline offers an amazing array of economic opportunities for the province. Trade and export 52 Trade in the Eastern Cape has seen impressive growth in recent year. A period of positive growth and development An overview of South Africa’s future plans. 64 EASTERN CAPE BUSINESS 2016 2

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