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InterGest THE ART OF BEING LOCAL WORLDWIDE

InterGest THE ART OF BEING LOCAL WORLDWIDE. Information about South Africa. InterGest South ern Africa. Southern Africa. Facts and Figures. December 2010, South Africa was officially invited to join Brazil, Russia , India and China as a member of the BRIC(S ) economic Block.

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InterGest THE ART OF BEING LOCAL WORLDWIDE

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  1. InterGestTHE ART OF BEING LOCAL WORLDWIDE Information about South Africa

  2. InterGest SouthernAfrica Southern Africa

  3. Facts and Figures • December 2010, South Africa was officially invited to join Brazil, Russia, India and China as a member of the BRIC(S) economic Block. • BRICS have been identified as the fastest growing developing markets worldwide. • Despite global economic crisis, Africa’s Sub – Saharan growth remains positive at 5,0% for the region. Predicted to continue for the next 10 years, second only to emerging Asia as fastest growing region in the world. • Africa is home of 7 of the 10 fastest growing economies worldwide. • Over the last decade, the continents economic output has tripled. • (Ernst & Young survey)

  4. Facts and Figures • According to recent Ernst & Young survey, foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in Africa grew by 27% between 2010-2011. • Between 2003 – 2011, South African investment into the rest of Africa grew by 64.8% (Ernst & Young) e.g.: Healthcare, Telecom, Retail. • Pending 26 African Nation free trade area covering Southern, Central and East Africa. By June 2014, nearly 60% of the economy of Africa with a combined GDP of $1 Trillion and 600 Million people will be a single free trade area. • Africa’s collective GDP is valued at 2 Trillion $ (Ernst & Young Survey).

  5. SADC // SACU: 14 member states Southern Africa

  6. SADC / SACU • According to recent Ernst & Young survey, foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in Africa grew by 27% between 2010-2011. • Member countries included: • Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe • Population of over 260 million people • Gross Domestic Product (GDP) : 471,1 billion US $ • Customs Union since 2010

  7. SADC: Forecasted Economic growth for 2012 • Angola 5,4% • Botswana 8,5% • Dem. Rep.Congo 6,9% • Lesotho 4,8% • Madagascar 5,2% • Malawi 3,2% • Mauritius 4,2% • Mozambique 6,0% • South Africa 4,3% • Tanzania 7,5% • Zambia 6,0% • Zimbabwe 6,2%

  8. What opportunities? • Infrastructure • IT and Telecommunication • Ports and Railways • Energy / Renewable energy • Medical / Pharmaceutical • Automotive • Mining • Natural Resources • Agriculture South Africa is being used as the deal making, financial and pro- fessional service hub for the region to provide access to capital for African business and to support inward investment and trade.

  9. How? • Creation of InterGest Southern Africa • Strategic alliances with key localised partners already in place / being implemented – (business is local) • Investment shy / risk averse European (Western) investors will have various opportunities: • direct sales • Joint ventures • own subsidiary

  10. Thank you for your attention! InterGest South Africa (Pty) Ltd PO Box 4367, Cresta 2118 1st Floor, Kiepersol House Stone Mill Office Park, 300 Acacia Rd. Darrenwood, Randburg 2194Johannesburg Phone : +27 11 476 1725 Fax: +27 11 476 1813 volker.werth@intergest.com www.intergest.com/southafrica

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