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for governmen ities business! ■ Infrastructure is a key end of the 2 MESSAGE MESSAGE e is a flagship project stood at ab po driver in job creation the an provinc ey Mathabatha invites which will people of L he public sector development wing ure usina-Makhado the is economy. a key Special Infrastructure mic 7 LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2020/21 LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2019/20 b creation Fostering Zone is and sustainable a flagship and project driver in job cre a Network for sustaining the popo Business. I also wish to join Limpopo Premier Chupu Stanley Mathabatha outlines his adm emier Chupu Stanley Mathabatha invites onsider a premier business and priorities in welcoming potential investors to the varied econom stors inclusive growth o already receiving interest from China and elsewhere. nt Province. to work with the public sector in development rastructure ant partner in the and continued growing the economy. as a leading The and newly most attractive elected Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, says that an t by thanking environment Global Africa must Network be created for sustaining where We the every citizen are of fresh Limpopo into can promise thrive of growth and and developm anley this s us important Mathabatha opportunity magazine, contribute to outlines take Limpopo to you the his Business. province’s administration’s I also wish to join Limpopo Premier Chupu Stanley Math success. the 6th Provincial a decent quality of life. This is a pr ntial t this offerings 12th 13th investors edition of our to province, of the what varied I from consider economy a premier that business is and priorities in welcoming potential invest Administration working in partnership with all our ide m China for our and beautiful elsewhere. Limpopo Province. Premier Chupu industrialisation conferences have provided already us receiving with a strong interest foundation from China a after our most Our collective focus is on the c popo arn about Business great is an private-public important partner Stanley in the Mathabatha to continued draw further investments. The seventh administration is steadfast in successful national and provincial poverty and the urgency of buildin our rket provincial and position economy. Limpopo as a leading and most its commitment attractive to fostering a conducive environment that welcomes general election. This was an greater focus and determination, a estment o to promise a destination. thriving of mining growth sector, and development of investors the economy and nurtures growth across all sectors. election for which jobs was and We are fresh into promis fought on the can only be realised through wo ive tential l edition a for decent the once agricultural quality again affords of sector. life. us This an is opportunity a promise which to Our take we key you intend investors to in keep, mining, retail, property development the 6th Provincial and agroprocessing a dece business, organised labour and oth ooming n tiful business working sectors and in of partnership investment the Limpopo with offerings all our of social our province, partners from and are stakeholders. pivotal in realising the economic growth Administration we envision. workin However, our focus goes beyond merely attracting capital; As we we are prepare committed to implement ina. Premier Chupu ucture t backlog Our collective means that focus the is on the creation of jobs, the need to end after our most Our to converting these investments into real, tangible ruling benefits party, for our we people. move from a pre s publication, sector is an you investment will also in learn the about great private-public Stanley Mathabatha al poverty and the urgency of building a better life for all. This requires successful national and provincial povert tments This includes job creation, wealth generation through the lives ownership, of the increased people of South Af brace the that new are digital the pulse economy of our provincial economy. n greater focus and determination, and our set targets and objectives general election. This was an greater ome to learn, Limpopo is home to a thriving mining revenue sector, and sustainable business growth. The fourth Millions annual of people investment have houses, e can only be realised through working together as government, election which was fought on the can on m conference, held on 7-8 November 2024, will ensure drinking that we water. continue Children to from po ic offerings Zone (MMSEZ) and a limitless remains potential for the agricultural sector. business, organised labour and other groups leverage and the organisations. busine vast potential within these critical sectors. free education. In the past five ye ough tion industry this initiative, is one and of the through booming sectors of the Limpopo As we prepare to implement the manifesto In the mining priorities sector, of our the As w herited efforts to optimise untapped people mineral on antiretroviral resources, treatmen to stimulate legacy economic of an infrastructure growth, backlog means that the ruling party, we move from a premise that enhance over infrastructure the past 25 years ruling and build positive community rate of new relations infections through is decreasin ities er future. Premier and reduce Investment Dr the ballooning Phophi this sector is an investment in the the lives of the people of South Africa have strategic changed partnerships for the are better. the live rovince has Ramathuba also moved to embrace the new digital economy aimed at establishing Limpopo vulnerable as a leading citizens mining receive social gr Millions of people have houses, electricity hub. Our and approach access to ensures clean Million that growth is not rights only sustainable of workers but to organise, also collec are itive limitless. support These infrastructure. drinking opportunities Limpopo water. Children stands from at poor the communities inclusive, with have a strong access focus to drinkin Makhado on beneficiation, adding work, value and to strike. our natural tomotives, steel, Special pharmaceutical, Economic Zone (MMSEZ) remains our free education. threshold In the of past a new five era years of the resources number within of HIV-positive the province to maximise the benefits Our for work our communities. free ed ic development project. Through this initiative, and through is guided by the conv people on prosperity. antiretroviral By treatment harnessing has doubled Agriculture while remains the overall a vital pillar of Limpopo’s economy. collective Our achievements, subsistence people ct the that private this project sector, we enjoys hope the to stimulate economic growth, so much rate of new our infections rich natural is decreasing. resources, Over farmers 17.5-million have demonstrated of our most remarkable resilience and capability. This rate of nment. ded employment opportunities and reduce the ballooning vulnerable encouraging citizens receive entrepreneurship social grants. We government advanced is the dedicated cause and to supporting their transition to commercial vulnera t, . we have placed this Musinarities. We in believe this SEZ that project the only are limitless. These opportunities rights and of workers championing to organise, sustainable collectively farming, bargain, thereby refuse dangerous increasing the participation of Infrastructure black producers in both rights o ortunities development, we are laying domestic Chupu and export Stanley markets. Mathabatha, work, and to strike. We aim to integrate One of these the farmers key drivers more a facturing, resounding agroprocessing, success. automotives, steel, pharmaceutical, work, a of employm the groundwork for a brighter fully into Premier the agricultural of Limpopo y more. Our work is guided by the conviction that without ignoring our value chain, contributing government’s to broader economic Our deliberate investmen more collective tantalising and more achievements, is the prosperous fact that so much future this project more – can diversification enjoys and must the and still food be done. security. collect end of the 2018/19 financial year, pro pport of our positioning National Government. Limpopo as a true The province’s two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) – the Musina Makhado stood at above R5.5-billion. We lo opo Provincial gateway Government, to the African we have continent. placed this SEZ and Musinaoject at the apex of our priorities. We believe that the only Chupu Stanley the Fetakgomo-Tubatse SEZ – are key components of our economic the province’s infrastructure grants Infrastructure Our vision is clear: to create an strategy. These zones are designed to attract significant investment and drive Infra environment where every citizen of industrialisation, playing a crucial role in addressing which the will Mathabatha, triple help challenges to stimulate the e for us is One to make of the this key project drivers a of resounding employment success. creation in the province is the Premier of One of Limpopo can thrive and contribute of poverty, inequality and unemployment that people Limpopo continue of Limpopo. pen for to affect our government’s business! ■ deliberate investment in infrastructure projects. By the govern to the province’s success. communities. By focusing on these SEZs we are creating new opportunities end of the 2018/19 financial year, provincial infrastructure expenditure end of t Attracting investments is a for economic development and job creation, particularly for our youth. stood 7 7 at above R5.5-billion. cornerstone of our LIMPOPO strategy LIMPOPO We look BUSINESS to BUSINESS forward As 2021/22 to 2020/21 LIMPOPO spending BUSINESS more of 2019/20 the Office of the Premier, our role is to provide strategic, ethical 6 stood a and the province’s stimulate infrastructure economic growth grants and on capital innovative infrastructure leadership. projects the pro We are committed to delivering on our promises, which drive will socio-economic help to stimulate upliftment. the economy ensuring and create that our jobs administration for the which remains focused on providing essential people The of insights Limpopo. people and lessons gained services to the people of Limpopo. Our ultimate goal is to build a province from our recent mining, energy and where growth is sustainable, inclusive and beneficial to all. ■ 6 7 LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2020/21 LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2019/20 LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2024/25 2
MESSAGE MESSAGE trial master Making plan Limpopo an attractive approved investment destination Excellent infrastructure and superb tourism opportunities abound, al Economic Zones are a vital part of the province’s writes the Limpopo MEC of Economic Development, Environment through industrialisation, as the MEC for Economic and Tourism, Tshitereke Baldwin Matibe. vironment and Tourism, Thabo Mokone, explains. Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have been identified as an important way of attracting investors in existing sectors such as mining and new spheres such as renewable energy. In the 2024/25 financial year, two of Among the catalytic projects are the Broadband Network the province’s major catalytic projects will receive significant support from Infrastructure Initiative, Mining Supply Hub, Technology Hub/Science the department via LEDA. For the Musina Makhado SEZ in the province’s Park, Digital Hub and two Special Economic Zones. northern area, an amount of R417.4-million has been allocated to build on The Musina-Makhado SEZ was launched in April this year and is the considerable progress already made in providing bulk infrastructure. The continuously engaging with local and international investors. The Fetakgomo-Tubatse Industrial Park will receive R143.8-million to assist that rollout of bulk infrastructure in the MMSEZ will focus on bulk sewersupply pipelines and wastewater treatment works; bulkwater storage facility in expanding its offering. The superbly diverse tourism offering of the province, which includes and supply pipelines; water-treatment works and internal roads and a large part of the internationally celebrated Kruger National Park, is not storm water. Eskom has started with the inception and scoping report only an attractive proposition for domestic and international travellers, for bulk electricity infrastructure of the MMSEZ. but for investors as well, as the development of new lodges and hotels in several parts of Limpopo illustrates. To support this trend, the LTA will Investment opportunities The Limpopo Department spend R25-million on resort refurbishment and another R8.5-million on The investment value of the 1 000MW solar power plan to be nt, of Economic Development, commercialisation projects within the many resorts controlled by the constructed in the SEZ is .5-billion and this project will be ism MEC Environment and Tourism province. A centralised booking system will also be introduced. implemented by Huadian Hong Kong Ltd. (LEDET) is committed In addition to the three major national parks in the province (Kruger The MMSEZ SOC is collaborating with stakeholders across various to creating the conditions for a National Park, Mapungubwe and Marakele) and the provincial nature spheres of government and Musina Municipality to develop a Smart competitive provincial economy reserves, there are many private lodges and game reserves offering Executive City in the Musina-Makhado Corridor. This initiative has opened a within a sustainable environment. distinctly different experiences in varied and fascinating landscapes. The approved new basket of investment opportunities with a great potential for Each of the three entities combined land area of public and private reserves is 3.6-million hectares, Industrial return on investment. that report to LEDET contribute so there is room to roam! 2020-2030 At MMSEZ we recognise partnerships and continuous materially to the carrying out of the To consolidate Limpopo’s position as the country’s leading domestic province’s stakeholderengagement as an integral part of our value system. department’s mandate, namely the tourism destination of choice, the “Tourism Thursdays” campaign was enda. This Nevertheless, the success of the MMSEZ is dependent on its ability to Limpopo Economic Development launched in 2024. In the month of September, multiple programmes were structure of attract and maintain sound and mutually beneficial relationships with Agency (LEDA), the Limpopo offered in all five districts of the province. Cultural tourism activities were investors. Both domestic and international investors are the mainstay Gambling Board and the Limpopo held with a strong emphasis on community participation. epartment of the MMSEZ to grow Limpopo’s economy. Tourism Agency (LTA). By introducing the idea of opening tourism establishments in elopment, LEDET is moving forward on the actualisation of the Fetakgomo- Attracting investors in key sectors rural areas to cater for travellers visiting friends and relatives, economic ism (LEDET) Tubatse Special Economic Zone (FTSEZ), which is at an advanced is a crucial element in fostering opportunities within the tourism sector can reach the previously isation of the stage. We have finalised the business case for the designation of the economic growth and creating jobs marginalised. This drive will also serve to help communities see the value ough a series FTSEZ and the Department has put its support behind the Mining for the citizens of the province. By in protecting tourism assets. nufacturing, Input Supplier Park, owned by Glencore. There is also a quadripartite building and enhancing the province’s Protecting the priceless asset of the environment is another key task ism, with a agreement consisting of four strategic partners: LEDET, Sekhukhune infrastructure, LEDET is contributing of LEDET. Environmental quality management, protecting biodiversity the Fourth District Municipality, Fetakgomo-Tubatse Local Municipality and the to the goal of making Limpopo an and ensuring natural-resource management all fall under the ambit of R). Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic). ■ attractive investment destination. the department. ■ 3 5 LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2022/23 LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2024/25
