Northern Cape draws R105.3 billion in investment pledges

By Levy Masiteng 

Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul said the province closed its inaugural Investment and Jobs Conference in Kimberley this week with R105.330 billion in investment pledges, with the province saying the commitments could contribute nearly 19,800 jobs.

Saul said the outcome marked a major step in the province’s economic drive, with mining, renewable energy and agriculture among the sectors identified as central to growth. “These pledges take us a long way toward achieving our goal of growing the provincial economy and creating sustainable jobs for our people.”

ALSO READ: Brink says Moya has enabled Tshwane’s water tanker reliance

The three-day conference formed part of the province’s strategy to attract investment, deepen industrialisation and position the Northern Cape as a growth hub.

National government also backed that push, with Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau telling delegates the province was strategically placed to lead in clean energy, critical