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CONTENTS Energy 34 Offshore gas finds could be transformative. Construction and property 36 Student accommodation is a growing subsector. Manufacturing 38 Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are breaking records. Education and training 39 A new medical school is to be established. Government Eastern Cape Provincial Government 40 An overview of the Eastern Cape provincial government departments. Reference Maps Eastern Cape provincial map 9 ABOUT THE COVER: Photo: Kierran Allen Photography/Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The stadium overlooks North End Lake and is close to Algoa Bay. The design of the stadium allows for excellent views from all seats and an intimate experience. EASTERN CAPE BUSINESS 2020 4
Eastern Cape Business A unique guide to business and investment in the Eastern Cape. FOREWORD Credits Publisher: Chris Whales Publishing director: Robert Arendse Editor: John Young Managing director: Clive During Online editor: Christoff Scholtz Art director: Brent Meder Designer: Simon Lewis Production: Lizel Olivier Ad sales: Gavin van der Merwe, Sam Oliver, Jeremy Petersen Gabriel Venter, Vanessa Wallace, Themba Khumalo, Shiko Diala and Sandile Koni. Administration & accounts: Charlene Steynberg and Natalie Koopman Distribution & circulation manager: Edward MacDonald Printing: FA Print DISTRIBUTION Eastern Cape Business is distributed internationally on outgoing and incoming trade missions, through trade and investment agencies; to foreign offices in South Africa’s main trading partners around the world; at top national and international events; through the offices of foreign representatives in South Africa; as well as nationally and regionally via chambers of commerce, tourism offices, airport lounges, provincial government departments, municipalities and companies. Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations The 2020 edition of Eastern Cape Business is the 13th edition of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2006, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Eastern Cape. The Eastern Cape’s investment and business opportunities are highlighted in this publication. One of the province’s unique economic assets, the mohair industry, is highlighted in a special feature while the occasion of the 10th birthday of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is celebrated in an article on tourism and events. Overviews are provided on the key economic sectors of the province, including the increasingly important Special Economic Zones and energy, where the Eastern Cape is leading the nation in attracting investment in wind power. The major business chambers in the province have made contributions to the journal. To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition, 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. In 2020 the inaugural edition of African Business was published. ■ Chris Whales Publisher, Global Africa Network Media Email: chris@gan.co.za PUBLISHED BY Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd Company Registration No: 2004/004982/07 Directors: Clive During, Chris Whales Physical address: 28 Main Road, Rondebosch 7700 Postal address: PO Box 292, Newlands 7701 Tel: +27 21 657 6200 | Fax: +27 21 674 6943 Email: info@gan.co.za | Website: www.gan.co.za ISSN 1995-1310 COPYRIGHT |Eastern Cape Business is an independent publication published by Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. Full copyright to the publication vests with Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. No part of the publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. PHOTO CREDITS | Pictures supplied by Africa Biomass Company; Bandit Industries; Coega Development Corporation Eberspächer South Africa, Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency; iStock; Jendamark; Keith Arkins; Mandela Bay Development Agency; Maritz Electrical; Mohair SA; Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium; Rhodes University; SAMIL; STAG; Transnet National Ports Authority; Wikipedia Commons. DISCLAIMER | While the publisher, Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd, has used all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information contained in Eastern Cape Business is accurate and up-to-date, the publishers make no representations as to the accuracy, quality, timeliness, or completeness of the information. Global Africa Network will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use of or any reliance placed on such information. 5 EASTERN CAPE BUSINESS 2020
