Gauteng positions itself as Africa’s premier investment hub

The Gauteng Provincial Government is ramping up its efforts to attract multi-billion rand investments as it positions the province as Africa’s premier investment hub.
The province’s Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) has partnered with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) to host a strategic value proposition event in Johannesburg.
This is ahead of the  2026 Gauteng Investment Conference to be held in April.
Gauteng is aiming to unlock R200-billion in new investments over the coming months.
GGDA Head of Investments Marcus Baliso presented the targeted high-growth sectors.
“Energy, which many of the companies will be located in, especially the special economic zones that the province already has. And we are also, in terms of transportation, logistics, the manufacturing sector, ICT, digital services, tourism, and agro-processing. We have three of the biggest markets, Fresh produce markets, in the country. Tshwane in the North, in the east, we have Springs, you have Joburg market and in the dry land port. Automotive, aerospace and defence and they are quite strategically positioned aswell.”
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