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Economic sectors Agriculture — Striving for food security in the teeth of climate change. 68 Oil and gas — Exploration is increasing, on land and at sea. 72 Mining — The mining sector is facing tough challenges. 80 Mineral beneficiation — South Africa has significant capacity for processing minerals. 82 Energy — A vibrant and various landscape. 86 Manufacturing — Increasing manufacturing capacity is a national priority. 90 Automotive — New investments demonstrate confidence. 92 Automotive components — Original Equipment Manufacture offers hope for growth. 94 Food and beverages — The sector employs nearly a quarter-of-a-million people. 95 Chemicals and pharmaceuticals — The Dow Chemicals Company opens a unique plant. 96 Engineering — Strategic Infrastructure Projects. 97 Healthcare — New government spend revealed. 98 Water — South Africa rises to the challenge of water scarcity. 100 Transport — South Africa’s economic circulatory system. 106 Maritime — The ocean promises to deliver thousands of jobs. 110 Tourism — SA Tourism is outperforming the global average. 112 Events — Conferencing is a growth industry. 116 Trade with Africa Intra-African trade has a long way to go. 117 ICT The central nervous system of the economy. 118 Banking and financial services South Africa’s biggest economic sector. 126 Development finance and SMME support Getting small business bankable. 128 Education and training A never-ending process of refinement. 132 Waste recycling Economic opportunity in refuse. 134 Renewable energy The great South African success story that is REIPPP. 142
Reference South African business organisations Self-organising structures of economic affinity. 146 South African government The organogram of the State. 148 Index 192
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