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SA named key emerging market for UK investors
Thursday, 15 October 2009

'Share in SA construction boom'
In the equivalent report by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2008, titled "Tomorrow's Markets", South Africa was ranked eighth in a top 10 list of "new wave" investment markets.

The latest report – in which South Africa moves up to fourth position – is part of a wider push by UK Trade & Investment to raise awareness about the potential trade and investment opportunities for British companies in high-growth markets.

It follows the release on Friday of another UK Trade & Investment report, titled "Building South Africa: opportunities for the UK construction sector", which highlights opportunities stemming from the South African government's multi-billion rand infrastructure development plans.

"South Africa is a fast growth economy with infrastructure plans to match," UK Trade & Investment CEO Andrew Cahn said in a statement on Friday. "With investment opportunities in both private and public sectors, coupled with a severe skills shortage, now is the time for UK companies to take advantage of the construction boom."

'Gain a foothold in sub-Saharan Africa'
Cahn said South Africa's infrastructure spending plan was set to accelerate the annual growth of the economy by between 4.5% and 6%.

"Its ambitious plans for mass transport, water projects, prisons, hospital and prison upgrades provide plenty of opportunities for UK companies," Cahn said.

"This investment, and events like the 2010 football World Cup, are acting as a catalyst for growth in the private construction sector. Opportunities include hotel and residential development as well as urban regeneration projects.

"By establishing a business in South Africa, UK companies can gain a foothold into sub-Saharan Africa."

Several UK companies are already actively involved in major infrastructure projects for South Africa, including Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd, which is providing the new train fleet for the Gautrain project, and Mott MacDonald, which is involved in state logistics company Transnet's rail and port expansion programme.

UK Trade & Investment's presence in South Africa "is stronger than ever, with 34 staff based in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban to support these opportunities and expansions," the agency said on Friday.

SAPA/SAinfo

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