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Driving Growth in Gauteng: The Automotive Sector’s Role in Economic Development

Gauteng, South Africa’s economic engine, continues to power the country’s industrial and economic progress. Central to this growth is the automotive sector, a vital contributor to job creation, technological innovation, and export growth. Among the key drivers of Gauteng’s automotive success is the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), operating under the Gauteng Growth and Development

Safeguarding the Global Agricultural Sector and Food Security: Gauteng’s Role as Africa’s Agro-processing Hub

Positioning Gauteng as Africa’s Leading Agro-Processing Hub Gauteng is pivotal in Africa’s food security and agricultural value chain, processing 35% of the continent’s food. As South Africa assumes the G20 presidency, Gauteng has a unique opportunity to solidify its position as the gateway for investment into Africa’s agro-processing and food production sectors. According to the

Equinix Launches South Africa’s first International Business Exchange Data Centre

On 23 October 2024, Equinix, a major US – based digital infrastructure company, launched its first International Business Exchange (IB X) data centre in South Africa. This cutting- edge, R 2. 8 billion facility, known as JN 1, is strategically located in Germiston, close to OR Tambo International Airport and is set to become a