InvestSA Gauteng

The drive for investment into the @GautengProvince has a multiplier effect in the economy, generating direct & indirect employment, fosters economic development for our nation. Tonight we launch a 7 part series looking at the sectors propelling the provincial economy forward.

Day 1 of the #SMEChampionsForum, Africa’s largest platform dedicated to addressing challenges faced by SMEs on the continent.

Thank you Mr President @CyrilRamaphosa for inspiring us to create opportunities in making South Africa a strong economical player in the automotive industry. #TshwaneAutoSEZ

We are making SA a more competitive destination for investment by reducing the cost, and improving the ease, of doing business and have set ourselves the ambition of being in the top 50 countries in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business index within the next 3 years. #InvestSA

Invest in South Africa, a country that delivers world class economic infrastructure and a sophisticated business environment. #InvestSA #SAIC19

Minister Patel: The recent Global Competitiveness Index indicated that SA's ranking improved by 7 places in the past 12 months in areas such institutions, health and product markets, indicative of an improved perception of the country. #InvestSA #SAIC19 #SAInvestmentConference

Minister Patel: As part of governments drive to improve the investment climate and ease of doing business, a e-business portal will be launched to enable easier registration of companies with SARS, CIPC and for BEE requirements. #SAInvesmentConference #SAIC19 #InvestSA

Across Africa, countries are enacting reforms to improve business confidence. Because of these cumulative reforms, 5 of the 10 most improved countries in this year’s World Bank Ease of Doing Business Index are from Africa. #FTAfrica #BetterAfricaBetterWorld

President @CyrilRamaphosa will this morning deliver the keynote address at the #FTAfrica Summit looking at the Nation and continents large potential and solutions to challenges. #InvestSA #BetterAfricaBetterWorld

#AfCFTA entered into force on May 30, and could cover a market of 1.2 billion people with a combined gross domestic product of $2.5 trillion

President @CyrilRamaphosa and Acting CEO, @ThulisileTG Manzini meet ahead of the #FTAfrica Summit in London. Also in attendance is Minister of Small Business Development, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Presidential Special Envoy on Investment, Mcebisi Jonas #BetterAfricaBetterWorld

By 2030 the BRICS economies will make up half of the global economy, GGDA executive - @iammuziemathema discussed with @BusinessDayTV Russia & Gauteng trade relations & the importance of the inaugural 2019 Russia Africa Summit - #SARussiaTrade 🇿🇦🇷🇺 youtu.be/91KkNI4SYzs

Minister Patel indicated that localisation must be a driver of development and opportunity. According to him, localisation builds a country's manufacturing footprint. Since TSAM’s localisation programme began, more than 80 000 taxis have been assembled locally by Toyota.

Tshwane is one of the latest auto assembly centers on the African continent and the planned expansion will consolidate its role as a leading centre. #TransportMonth

Surrounded by a medium density residential area, Castle Gate will bring all the necessary user requirements of modern life to entertain, work and sleep in a sustainable environment #GrowingGautengTogether ⁦@InvestSAGauteng⁩ youtu.be/Hx0lXMDGhw8

Hon. Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Trade and Industry welcomes His Excellency, President @CyrilRamaphosa to the SA-Nigeria Business Forum Presidential session where he will deliver the keynote address & receive feedback from the forum discussions and outcomes. #NigeriaInSA @the_dti

South Africa has no free trade agreement with Nigeria. The signing of the #AfCFTA fills important gaps in free trade across Africa. Presenting an opportunity to attract regional investment, foster economic integration & ultimately bolster GDPs per capita.

[BEHIND-THE-SCENES] #NigeriaInSA: The official talks between South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa and Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari are currently underway on the occasion of Buhari's state visit to South Africa. 🇿🇦 🇳🇬 #CNBCAfrica

"The One Stop Shop initiative, is a critical tool investors should use, to reduce hurdles in setting up businesses in South Africa. It houses key institutions such as SARS and CIPC, to reduce time and red tape."-Amb. Sadick Jaffer of Invest S.A, at the SA-Nigeria Business Forum.

We hear on the business climate and investment opportunities. The total value of trade between SA and Nigeria amounted to R50.8 billion in 2018. The major SA products exported to Nigeria include machinery; mineral products and chemical Products. #NigeriainSA @the_dti @nipcng