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CONTENTS Limpopo Business 2024/25 Edition Special features Regional overview of Limpopo 10 Progress has been made in three decades of democracy and mining and agriculture have shown the potential to fuel further gains economic growth in Limpopo. Limpopo’s Special Economic Zones 14 Attracting new investment is a key priority for the province’s Special Economic Zones. Enabling legislation has been passed and infrastructure installed at the Musina Makhado SEZ and the Fetakgomo-Tubatse SEZ. Economic sectors Agriculture 20 Agriculture is the third-largest contributor to employment. Mining 24 Green minerals could power Limpopo mining. Energy 30 Utility-scale solar farm will feed the grid from 2025. Water 32 Water authorities have been restructured.
POLOKWANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT A gateway into Southern Africa Vision For Polokwane International Airport to be recognised as a transformed and successful world-class international airport that positively touches the lives of all people. Our product Airport infrastructure with no compromise on safety and security. Mission PIA will be a commercially driven organisation, committed to delivering excellent economic and social benefits for all its stakeholders. Passenger Service • Three scheduled flights daily • Charter flights • Car rental companies • Travel agencies • Shuttle services • Restaurant • Office space for rent • Shops for rental • Hangars for rental Cargo • Future cargo hub • Gateway into Southern Africa • Development of new markets in developing countries • Customised cargo facilities • Future cold storage • No congestion Conference facilities • Offers more flexibility • Venue accommodates 10 to 2 000 people • Secluded • Stunning conference rooms • Good prices Hangars What makes PIA different? • Different sizes to suit clients’ needs • The location makes PIA a true gateway into Africa • Aircraft parking space • We are the first contact point from Europe or Africa into the RSA Our infrastructure Category 7 international licence; 945 hectares of land with potential to acquire more land; two runways with lengths of 3 175m and 2 581m; four • PIA gives easy and direct access to Kruger National Park, game farms and lodges in Limpopo covering the Waterberg and Mapungubwe areas aprons with parking capacity of 74 800m²; air traffic control and navigational aids; accessible through roads and rail; rescue and firefighting services; passenger handling and aviation security; customs About Polokwane The City of Polokwane is the fastest-growing town in the country with plans to: and excise; fuelling services - Establish an industrial development zone - Introduce a fresh-product market Investment opportunities - Build a convention centre • Working toward category 9 licensing status • Extension of runways These initiatives offer growth opportunities for • Construction of warehouses the airport • New passenger building • Taxiway construction Competitive edge of Limpopo • New tower • Borders Botswana, Mozambique and Zimbabwe • Passenger terminal • Good infrastructure, including roads and rail • Cargo terminal • Abundant natural resources, especially in • Cold storage agriculture and mining • Cargo warehouse • Tourism: Limpopo attracts large numbers of • Available land for development domestic and international visitors every year Contact GAAL Tel: 087 291 1099 | 087 291 1103 | Email: info@gaal.co.za | Website: www.gaal.co.za Polokwane International Airport / Polokwane Int Airport @polokwaneintairport @Polokwane International Airport
