The 2020/21 edition of Limpopo Business is the 12th issue of this essential publication that, since its launch in 2007, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Limpopo Province.
Limpopo has been attracting significant investments in the mining sector in recent years and the green light for the creation of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone in the province’s far north has attracted several billion dollars. A metallurgical and energy cluster will inaugurate the SEZ, after which investments in agri-processing, logistics and manufacturing are expected to follow. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, there are special features on transport and logistics, and specific plans that are in place to promote manufacturing in Limpopo. News related to mining, agriculture, tourism, construction and property, water, education and development finance is carried in overviews of the main economic sectors.
CONTENTS Energy 51 The
CONTENTS Energy 51 The Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will use and create large volumes of energy. Water 52 Macadamia shells are filtering water for rural communities. Tourism 54 International golf puts Limpopo on television screens. Banking and financial services 56 Agricultural financing is in the spotlight. Development finance and SMME support 58 Small-scale farmers are getting support to connect to the value chain. Education 60 The University of Limpopo celebrated 60 years in 2019. References Key sector contents 36 Overviews of the main economic sectors of Limpopo. Index 64 Maps Limpopo locator map. 11 ABOUT THE COVER: The bulk sorter at the Mogalakwena Platinum Mine in the Bushveld Complex. The mine is located near the town of Mokopane within the Mogalakwena Local Municipality, which is part of the Waterberg District Municipality. The largest open-pit platinum mine in the world, it was established in 1993. Photo: AngloAmerican. LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2020/21 4
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