By Akani Nkuna
Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile says the provincial government is targeting major new investment commitments at the second Gauteng Investment Conference (GIC).
“We aim to secure R200 billion in new investment commitments. This target is not aspirational, it is a pipeline act and supported by structured investment with investors, DFIs and sector leaders,” he said.
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“We seek to showcase high growth sectors that align with global and continental trends, including advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, electric vehicles value chains, digital infrastructure logistics, agro-processing, green hydrogen and financial services to strengthen collaboration with both local and international partners.”
Maile was speaking at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on Tuesday during the launch of the conference, which was attended by investors, government officials, and international business and financial institution leaders, where
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