A unique guide to business and investment in South Africa.
Welcome to the eighth edition of the South African Business journal. First published in 2011, the publication has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to South Africa. Regular pages cover all the main economic sectors of the South African economy and give a snapshot of each of the country’s provincial economies. A special feature focusses on the huge potential for growth and job creation which the tourism industry holds. The possibilities presented by the age of renewable energy for the mining industry is the topic of another special feature and the CEO of Minerals Council South Africa responds to a set of questions on the state of mining in the country. South African Business is complemented by nine regional publications covering the business and investment environment in each of South Africa’s provinces.
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CONTENTS Economic sectors Agriculture 58 South Africa is the world leader in mohair. Energy62 Policy decisions hold the key to stabilising power supply. Oil, gas and petrochemicals 68 SouthAfrican ports are gearing up to service the oil and gas industry. Water 72 Cape Town has learned big lessons from a harsh drought. Engineering 74 Training new engineers is a national priority. Construction and property 76 Green buildings are becoming more common. Manufacturing80 A new national drug tender is an opportunity for local manufacturers. Food and beverages 82 PepsiCo has bought Pioneer Foods. Automotive84 Vehicle exports are boosting the SouthAfrican economy. Transport and logistics 86 A private-public partnership is upgrading facilities at ports. SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS 2020 8
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