The 2024 edition of Western Cape Business is the 17th issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2005, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Western Cape.
The Western Cape has several investment and business opportunities. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, a special feature focuses on the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector in the Western Cape.
KEY SECTORS Overviews of
KEY SECTORS Overviews of the main economic sectors of the WesternCape Agriculture 18 Wine and grapes 20 Mining 22 Oil and gas 24 Energy 26 Manufacturing 32 Construction and property 33 Transport and logistics 34 Tourism 36 Education and training 38 Development finance and SMME support 42 Banking and financial services 43 Record numbers of passengers passed through the Cape Town Cruise Terminal in the 2022/23 season. Twice as many cruise ships docked as the season before, 75, and 145 000 cruise-ship passengers contributed to the estimated R1.9-billion in foreign direct tourism spend that was injected into the WesternCape economy in December 2023 (Wesgro). PHOTO: Design Lab
