Investing in South Africa

SA a 'promising investment destination'

South Africa is a promising investment destination as well as a stepping stone to investing in other African economies, business executives from around the world said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town this week.

SA takes Africa investment lead

South Africa, rated the most attractive country in Africa for investors, itself invested in more projects in the rest of the continent than any other country in 2012, acccording to Ernst & Young's third Africa Attractiveness Survey.

Africa's share of global FDI increases

Africa's share of global foreign direct investment has grown over the past five years as social and political reforms, improving business environments and resilient growth rates have boosted the continent's attractiveness, according to a new survey by Ernst & Young.

Middle East 'looking to invest in Africa'

South Africa and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa present significant potential for business investment by companies in the Middle East, according to a report released by the Economist Intelligence Unit in Dubai this month.

South Africa attracts BRICS investors

South Africa is attracting new attention from Chinese, Indian and Russian investors - including a planned visit by Chinese buyers who aim to spend R5-billion in the country later this year, says Department of Trade and Industry director-general Lionel October.