‘Much More To Be Done Says Ramaphosa,’ As Preparations For 2nd SA Investment Conference Get Underway

Riyaz Patel

In little over a months time, the second instalment of South Africa Investment Conference convenes, with President Cyril Ramaphosa hoping to inch closer towards his target of R1.2tn new investments over the next five years.

In its inaugural year, the Conference attracted R300bn worth of investments – a glimpse, perhaps, of the level of confidence displayed by both domestic and international investors.

The second offering of Ramaphosa’s investment drive will take place from 5 to 7 November 2019, at the Sandton Convention Centre.

The conference will serve as a platform for:
• Announcing bold reforms to improve the ease of doing business
• Highlighting future growth opportunities in South Africa
• Showcasing bankable projects that companies can consider for
investment
• Confidentially discussing companies’ investment plans through 1-
on-1 meetings

The President also appointed investment envoys to identify investment opportunities.

“At a time of uncertainty, the work of