Free State Business 2017 is the seventh edition of this highly successful publication that has since its launch in 2008 established itself as the premier business and investment guide to Free State Province. Supported and utilised by the Free State Development Corporation (FDC), Free State Business is unique as a business journal that focuses exclusively on the Free State.
Bram Fischer
Bram Fischer International Airport Bloemfontein International Airport was officially renamed Bram Fischer International Airport by President Jacob Zuma at a historic event held on 13 December 2012. Airports Company South Africa is honoured to commemorate the life of a man who stood for what was right and sacrificed his own heritage for the sake of freedom for all. At the heart of the economy in the region, Bram Fischer International Airport not only offers a world-class airport operation for passengers and cargo, but also fulfils its role as an economic hub strategically situated on the N8 Corridor, which links Bloemfontein, the industrial area of Botshabelo and Maseru in Lesotho. The airport caters for more than 400 000 passengers and 20 000 air traffic movements per annum. Historically, the economy of the FreeState depended on agriculture and mining, with about half of South Africa’s sorghum and sunflowers, and more than 30% of the wheat, maize, potatoes and groundnuts being grown in the province. Livestock, flowers, cherries and asparagus are other important agricultural products. In an effort to reduce reliance on agriculture and mining, business sectors such as research and innovation, pharmaceutical manufacturing and processing of agricultural produce are being encouraged. The FreeState shares boundaries with six other provinces as well as Lesotho, and is crossed by important rail links and two of the busiest national highways, the N1 and the N3, giving natural impetus to the focus on logistics as an economic driver. Bram Fischer International Airport has been designated as an economic node and focal point for development on the N8 Corridor. Consequently, the airport’s capacity will require expansion in the future for it to maintain its pivotal position in expanding the tourism, logistics and light-industry sectors in the region. Bram Fischer International Airport will continue facilitating growth and development in the FreeState and specifically Mangaung.
- In the Heartland of South Africa Growth and development opportunities Boulevard Precinct Immediately adjacent to the airport, the Boulevard Precinct will include a private hospital, residential, retail, schools and commercial premises. This is an exciting and innovative, 44- hectare development which will support the N8 development corridor. It will accommodate a wide range of tenants, ranging from mixeduse offices, a service station and a private hospital. Construction of the first three developments will commence in 2016, acting as a catalyst for the node. The Grasslands Approximately 98 hectares in extent, this development property represents a diverse range of business opportunities. These include an extended general aviation area, freight, cargo, logistics and housing. www.airports.co.za For more information contact: Esmaralda Barnes: Tel: 051- 407 2215 . E-mail: esmaralda.barnes@airports.co.za
