The 2022/23 edition of Limpopo Business is the 14th 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. Both of the province’s two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have taken several pages in this journal in order to share their goals with potential investors. The business case for the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) in the province’s far north has been accepted and the SEZ has received its official designation. Several investors have signed on and infrastructure development is underway. The Fetakgomo-Tubatse SEZ in the east is building up its infrastructure in terms of roads, railway sidings and water provision and both SEZs are taking an interest in renewable energy, and green hydrogen in particular. A special feature on green hydrogen appears in the front section of this journal. News related to mining, agriculture, tourism, construction and property, water, education and more.
MUSINA MAKHADO SMART
MUSINA MAKHADO SMART CITY “A leading innovative, sustainable and inclusive high-tech Africa gateway city” A summary of investment opportunities at the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) Inside the zone opportunities 1. General manufacturing 2. Agro-processing 3. Warehousing 4. Industrial property 5. Petroleum depot 6. Renewable energy 7. Office park 8. Hotel 9. Student accommodation 10. Real estate Outside the zone opportunities 1. Real estate 2. Retail 3. Hotels 4. Private hospital 5. Airport development 6. Education and training 7. Entertainment 8. ICT 9. Musina Dam 10. Cross-border trade
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