The 2019/20 edition of Limpopo Business is the 11th issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2007, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Limpopo Province.
Limpopo has several investment and business opportunities. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, there are special features on various Special Economic Zones (SEZs) which aim to drive industrialization in the province and the initiatives which are further enhancing the tourism offering in Limpopo.
News related to mining, agriculture, transport and logistics, education and development finance is carried in overviews of the main economic sectors in the province.
To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition, the full content can also be viewed online at www.globalafricanetwork.com Updated information on the Limpopo is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to at https://www.globalafricanetwork.com/subscribe/, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business.
PROFILE Gateway Airports
PROFILE Gateway Airports Authority Limited Accelerating change to improve aviation. Gateway Airports Authority (SOC) Limited (GAAL) is a strategic entity of the Limpopo Department of Transport. It has the fundamental responsibility of providing passenger and cargo services through its airport, Polokwane International Airport, while also providing aviation support services. The geographical location of the province provides the airport with numerous business and economic opportunities. Limpopo Province, which is the Gateway to the rest of Africa, shares borders with Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The airport is therefore a strategic entity to boost and to benefit from trade relations between South Africa and the rest of Africa. GAAL’s annual performance plan for 2018/19 shows a clear understanding of the priorities of the Limpopo Provincial Government; purposefully to contribute towards the growth of the provincial economy and the creation of employment opportunities in line with the Limpopo Development Plan. Customer services targets as set out in the annual performance plan will ensure the success of the ultimate strategic objectives as set out by GAAL. Polokwane International Airport welcomes thousands of business people and visitors to our province annually. Our airports welcome millions of business people and visitors to our country. We are proud that our world-class infrastructure supports economic growth, job creation and contributes to the tourism value chain. Commitments GAAL is committed to running the airport efficiently and ensuring we remain relevant while contributing towards the province’s economy. GAAL is also committed to addressing the challenges to increase the frequency and number of flights as well as utilising bigger aircraft to unlock the latent demand in Limpopo and to build a culture of flying to complement the prevailing road travel preferences. GAAL is committed to its corporate social investment and to live up to its corporate citizenship responsibilities and to deliver on the plans and targets put forward in the annual performance plan. All of these commitments are made with the prime objective of accelerating change in order to improve aviation in Limpopo. CONTACT DETAILS Physical address: N1 North Makhado Road Gateway Drive Polokwane 0700 Postal address: PO Box 1309, Polokwane, Limpopo 0700 Tel: +27 15 288 0122 Email: marketing@gaal.co.za Website: www.gaal.co.za LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2019/20 62
Leading the growth of the aviation industry in Limpopo The Gateway Airports Authority Limited (GAAL) provides aviation services and maintains the Polokwane International Airport. Mission Statement • To operate and develop public airports within the province of Limpopo • To create an intra-Limpopo flight operations network to feed Polokwane International Airport (PIA) • To develop PIA as the hub of the SADC region and the north region of South Africa • In collaboration with our key stakeholders, to stimulate economic and social development for the people of Limpopo. GAAL core values Passionate - Living our values and pursuing our goals, shared vision and commitment to our mission with passion Integrity - Enabling trust and respect in all our actions by doing the right actions all the time and being accountable and ethical Agility - Ability to move quickly, easily and accurately in compliance with aviation and other applicable legislations Commitment - Appetite and thirst for new challenges, and caring for the business’ success Customer-centric - Providing innovative all-round service delivery to the customer needs and positive experience Tel: +27 15 288 0122 | Website: www.gaal.co.za
