Tag: Investment
Game, Set, Match – SA’s investment target surpasses expectations
When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in 2018 the country’s ambitious drive to raise R1.2 trillion worth of investments over five years, many thought South...
Rail, maritime infrastructure investment needed for Africa to thrive
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says Africa needs to reduce structural and regulatory barriers in order to unlock investment in road and maritime infrastructure, and...
Cassava Technologies pledges R4.5 billion in investment into the South African economy
Cassava Technologies has pledged a total of R4.5 billion in investment in South Africa through its business units – Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Africa Data...
More than one quarter of all venture capital funding is going to climate technology…
... with increased focus on technologies that have the most potential to cut emissions
Climate tech funding in 2022 represented more than a quarter of every...
NEF-Transnet SMME Fund to drive entrepreneurship and local manufacturing
In an effort to boost localisation and South Africa’s manufacturing capabilities, Transnet is partnering with the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers...
Shoprite makes a strategic investment in local technology start-up
The Shoprite Group made its second minority investment in a South African tech start-up this year.
In the most recent transaction, the retailer is among...
Northern Cape ripe for investment
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the Northern Cape for being fertile ground for investment and a target for big investments in the near future.
The...
Coega reaffirms position as preferred investment destination
Coega reaffirms its position as a leading Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Africa and a preferred domestic and foreign direct investment destination. Despite a...
Cape Town Container Terminal records highest weekly volume
The Cape Town Container Terminal recorded its highest weekly volume of 19 500 twenty foot equivalent units (TEU) last week, after handling a total...
ISUZU Motors invests R580m in local suppliers
ISUZU Motors South Africa has invested R580m to support component localisation. This investment includes provision of the supplier tooling needed to manufacture specific components...