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Eastern Cape Business 2021-22

  • Text
  • Coastal
  • Windpower
  • Energy
  • Renewable
  • Transnet
  • Transportation
  • Ports
  • Trade
  • Economy
  • Provincial
  • Investment
  • Business
  • Banking
  • Economic
  • Nedbank
  • African
  • Nelson
  • Municipality
  • Mandela
  • Cape
The 2021/22 edition of Eastern Cape Business is the 14th edition of this 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. The fact that the province is home to the majority of wind power projects as part of the country’s drive to promote renewable energy is the subject of a special feature. Overviews are provided on the key economic sectors of the province, including the vital contribution that the agricultural and automotive sectors continue to make on the province’s economic trajectory. References are made to the potential of the Oceans Economy and to the prospects of oil and gas for this coastal province. The major business chambers in the province have made contributions to the journal.

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ADVERTORIAL Nedbank offers specialist support for a post- Covid-19 world Daneel Rossouw Sylvester Funani, Nedbank Regional Manager of Retail and Business Banking in Mthatha, says that as South Africa progresses through the various stages of Covid-19, they are working through recovery scenarios with existing and prospective clients. This is all while staying true to Nedbank's brand promise to use its financial expertise to do good for individuals, families, businesses and communities in which it operates. Funani says that, during the pandemic, the bank has elevated its client engagement and extended tailormade relief to many of clients, equipping and enabling them to benefit from various digital and remote solutions. ‘This ensures uninterrupted transactional and informational access while not compromising on security,’ he says. ‘...as South Africa progresses through the various stages of Covid-19, they are working through recovery scenarios with existing and prospective clients. This is all while staying true to Nedbank's brand promise to use its financial expertise to do good for individuals, families, businesses and communities in which it operates. One of the solutions the bank has added to its portfolio, specifically with Covid-19 safety in mind, is appointment banking. ‘For your convenience and to limit the time you spend in public spaces, you can now make an appointment with a dedicated relationship banker directly via the Nedbank Money app or Online Banking, and choose the date, time and branch that suits you,' says Funani. ‘ Funani’s team operates from the Nedbank Mthatha Plaza branch and is ready to help clients with professional advice, industry-specific solutions and a comprehensive range of financial products and services. His team is also supported by skilled agricultural specialists, who offer specialised advisory services. To take your financial wellness to the next level or for more information about Nedbank’s specialised service offering, call Sylvester Funani on +27 (0)83 569 2326, send an email to SylvesterF@nedbank.co.za, or visit www.nedbank.co.za/business. see money differently 23 EASTERN CAPE BUSINESS 2021/22 Nedbank Ltd Reg No 1951/000009/06. Authorised financial services and registered credit provider (NCRCP16).

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