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Gauteng has been  the country commercial centre  for decades; however,  its economic posture  has been leaning toward consumption rather than sustainable production. To secure long-term economic development , the province is making a U-Turn.  The province is rebuilding local manufacturing  to anchor the 40% of South Africa’s industrial output that Gauteng represents. Gauteng is set

The Gauteng Enterprise Propeller GEP) , an agency of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, has launched a product to  amplify  the provinces re-industrialisation efforts.  This is  line with the Gauteng Economic Development Plan priority to re-industrialise the city region. The GEP Manufacturing Support  is a  finance product aimed at supporting  Gauteng-based SMMEs in  manufacturing 

Africa’s growth trajectory in 2025 marks a pivotal transition from short-term recovery to structural transformation. Nine of the world’s twenty fastest-growing economies are African, led by Niger , Senegal, Ethiopia , Rwanda, and Côte d’Ivoire ( This new growth geography reveals a continental shift—from resource dependence toward diversified, infrastructure-, energy-, and service-driven expansion.  Structural and Economic Context: Africa’s sustained growth over the past decade stems

Gauteng’s young entrepreneurs have innovation and drive worth investing in. With StatsSA reporting that youth unemployment has risen to nearly 5 million, the outlook for South Africa’s youth is indeed a gloomy one. But all is not lost. Tough economic times spur innovation and ambition – something South Africa’s youths have in abundance. Confronted with

The success of the AGOA Forum and the BRICS Summit gives Gauteng the nod as an attractive destination for global events By Koketso Tamale Gauteng has hosted two international economic events in a short space of time and it stands in a good position to attract more investors to the country. During August this year,

Koketso Tamale, the Head of investSA Gauteng, a one-stop-shop platform which is positioned within the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA), says that Gauteng’s business fraternity should remain energised to ensure that the province does not miss a beat and the opportunity to unlock growth in tandem with other markets around the world to stimulate economic activity

Welcome to Gauteng, the premier economic hub of South Africa, where a multitude of exponential possibilities awaits. As the principal economic centre in the country, Gauteng Province serves as a pivotal launching pad for local and international businesses seeking to penetrate African markets. With a projected population of 18 million by 2030 and up to

MEC Tasneem Motara is committed to making a difference in every area of her life, with a passion for women empowerment and youth development.

Gauteng, the economic powerhouse for South Africa continues to serve as a significant launching pad for local and international businesses in African markets. With a population of 15.2 million, Gauteng is uniquely positioned to be a beacon for the goal of inclusive growth.