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Green hydrogen is hydrogen gas made from renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power. (File photo)
GREEN HYDROGEN

Special Economic Zones are propelling Africa’s green hydrogen drive

A 2023 report from the European Investment Bank predicts Africa could produce over 50 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2035

  • Bonface Orucho
5 min read
Tasneem Motara. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Governance battles hit Gauteng’s economy

Hit by the pandemic, unrest and load-shedding, the province’s economy has suffered a chronic decline

  • Sarah Smit
7 min read
Limpopo premier Chupu Mathabatha says the province is implementing major catalytic projects to stimulate economic growth and – most importantly– job creation. (Chester Makana)
4IR

Ray of hope for Limpopo as Sopa reveals grand plans for jobs

Special Economic Zones will empower thousands in the Limpopo province

  • Lucas Ledwaba
16 min read
President Cyril Ramaphosa
ADDIS ABABA

Cyril’s industrial reboot will not drive economy to success

The president disclosed a development U-turn but the Special Economic Zones and China’s carbon intensive interests are likely to prevail

  • Patrick Bond
  • Lisa Thompson
7 min read
An aerial view of Dube TradePort
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Dube TradePort – A world-class industrial and commercial precinct

SPONSORED Created to be a world-class development, Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone offers globally integrated logistics and manufacturing infrastructure, together with…

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
Jobless: Africa has an abundant supply of labour and almost everyone must work because governments cannot provide social safety nets. But the unemployment rate on the continent remains stubbornly high.
CELESTIN MONGA

An agenda for decent jobs in Africa

Governments should adopt policies that promote external competitiveness and labour market initiatives as well as establish special economic zones

  • Celestin Monga
8 min read
Dube Tradeport is a world-class industrial and commercial precinct
AGRICULTURE

Dube Tradezone 2 opening to meet exceptional investor demand

Dube TradeZone 1 is fully leased and tenanted; the exceptional demand for industrial space here has triggered phase two development

  • Sponsored Supplement
3 min read
Gwede Mantashe Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy at Africa Oil Week 2019.
ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT

First LNG hub to be established at Coega

Coega SEZ is ready to welcome investors to its shores for gas opportunities

  • Advertising Supplement
6 min read
Jewellery Manufacturing Precinct master plan overview
ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT

OR Tambo SEZ puts Ekurhuleni ahead

It is desirable for investors looking to manufacture and export via air, road or rail

  • Advertising Supplement
9 min read
OR Tambo International Airport SEZ ORTIA Precinct 1 master plan overview
EKURHULENI METRO

Gauteng IDZ is up and running

The industrial hub at OR Tambo will create much-needed employment

  • Fatima Moosa
5 min read
A birds-eye view of OR Tamb International Airport
ADVERTORIAL SUPPLEMENT

The OR Tambo Special Economic Zone

This development is creating thousands of much-needed jobs

  • Advertorial Supplement
6 min read
SEZs encourage growth, which has a knock-on effect on the region and its citizens
ADVERTORIAL SUPPLEMENT

Creating positive solutions for South Africa

The Gauteng Special Economic Zone supports the development of business and jobs

  • Advertorial Supplement
3 min read
Dube TradePort is the only facility in Africa that brings together an international airport, cargo terminal, warehousing, offices, retail sector, hotels and agricultural area.
ADVERTORIAL SUPPLEMENT

South African Special Economic Zones Programme

South Africa has 10 Special Economic Zones located in seven provinces

  • Advertorial Supplement
15 min read
The CDC has 19 years of expertise and experience in building mega infrastructure projects
COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Coega Development Corporation builds solid African infrastructure

Meeting the regional developmental agenda

  • Advertising Supplement
4 min read
Dubious victory: Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir reportedly took 94.5% of all votes cast in the April elections. The opposition parties boycotted the ?elections.
EASTERN CAPE

Eastern Cape’s economy is growing

The Special Economic Zones have created thousands of jobs

  • Siya Miti
7 min read
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
BUSINESS

Development zones get a shove

Gordhan offers new incentives for a programme that he sees as being key to youth employment.

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read