The 2025/26 edition of Northern Cape Business is the 15th issue of this highly successful publication that has, since its launch in 2009, established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Northern Cape Province.
Officially supported and used by the Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDaT) at conferences and other events, Northern Cape Business is unique as a business and investment guide that focuses exclusively on the province.
Specific investment projects are outlined in detail by DEDaT in this journal, covering opportunities in energy and mining, together with reports on dedicated investment zones.
Renewable energy investments continue to be made into the province, both in terms of wind power and solar farms, and plans to promote the green hydrogen economy are in place. The Northern Cape is almost uniquely qualified to play a lead role in this enterprise, given its bountiful resources of land, wind and sun. The idea to develop a deepwater port at Boegoebaai has been linked to the notion of a Special Economic Zone devoted to green hydrogen production.
The scale and importance of the giant radio astronomy project is given good coverage in this edition, with its economic impact, value as an educational and scientific catalyst and its potential role in boosting tourism all receiving attention.
To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition, the full content can also be viewed online at https://www.globalafricanetwork.com under e-books. Updated information on the Northern Cape is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at https://www.southafricanbusiness.co.za, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well our flagship South African Business title.
Fast-tracking projects
Fast-tracking projects and loweringthe cost of doing businessThe Northern Cape Economic Development Agency (NCEDA) isthe host of the Northern Cape InvestSA One Stop Shop.The InvestSA One Stop Shop initiative is geared towardsproviding investors with services to fast-track projects andreduce government red tape when establishing a business. Itis part of the government’s drive to become investor friendlyby improving the business environment by lowering the costof doing business as well as making the process easier.One Stop Shops house government entities such as theSouth African Revenue Service (to help with customs and tax),Home Affairs, Environmental Affairs, Eskom and the Companiesand Intellectual Properties Commission under one roof.An investor can make an appointment, meet a governmentrepresentative and be guided by the representative through theprocess of setting up a business. The One Stop Shops simplifyadministrative procedures for issuing business approvals,permits and licences and thereby remove bottlenecks thatinvestors may face in establishing and running businesses.The offering includes, but is not limited to:• Providing an accessible entry point for investors in need ofregulatory compliance.• Enhancing regulatory and legal processes.• Improving approval turnaround timeframes.• Providing information on incentives (tax, land, training, freetrade zones, etc).• Providing pre-approval information (market data, costs,incentives, project approval, local partners, etc).• Providing post-approval information (facilitation of permitapprovals, information relating to import of equipmentand raw materials, central bank profit repatriation, etc)to investors.Participating national government entities• InvestSA is a division of the South African Department of Trade,Industry and Competition (the dtic)• Business registry: Companies and Intellectual PropertyCommission (CIPC)• Tax authority: South African Revenue Service (SARS)• International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC)• National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)• Public electricity utility: Eskom• Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA)Visa facilitationVisa and permit applications can be made at Visa and PermitFacilitation Centres. Applications are then assessed by theDepartment of Home Affairs in Pretoria. Non-South Africans witha legal residency permit in South Africa can apply for a visa orpermit at these centres.There are centres in every province. In the Northern Capethere is a facility in Kimberley. The South African government isreviewing its critical skills list as well as taking steps to make iteasier for people who qualify to apply.The Northern Cape invitationThe Northern Cape InvestSA One Stop Shop and NCEDAteam can advise you on investment opportunities and assistinvestment and trade opportunities from the same offices. TheNorthern Cape team is committed and qualified to assist andguide you from concept to investment phase.We look forward to hearing from you and partnering withyou to make your investment a success!CONTACT DETAILSAdress: NCEDA Building, First Floor, Corner Villiers and Quinn Street, Kimberley, 8301Tel: +27 53 110 0289 | Contact: Acting CEO Mr Hendrik LouwEmail: hlouw@nceda.co.za“The Northern Cape: A Modern, Growing and Successful Province”
