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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

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

Tap into the ‘next big thing’: the youth of Gauteng

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

Gauteng demonstrates its attractiveness as a host of major international events

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,

Gauteng remains open for business, amid socio-economic realities

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

Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Gauteng: A Guide for Prospective Investors

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