Public Confidence Is a Direct Outflow of Competent Government – Says Helen Zille
“Long-term confidence is the heart of an economy,” says Helen Zille, Premier of Western Cape.
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The Western Cape Province Is Number One in South Africa – Commentary of Premier Helen Zille
“The Western Cape is number one on every single indicator, including economic growth, and including employment. So we do rank number one, and it’s because we’ve put an enormous effort into building a capable state,” says Helen Zille, Premier of Western Cape.
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Africa’s Best Prepared City for the Global Business Environment: Cape Town
“We’re also the best prepared city in Africa for the global business environment. That is because we’ve put an enormous amount of investment into preparing for the knowledge economy of the 21st century,” says Helen Zille, Premier of Western Cape.
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Red Tape Reduction Program in Western Cape (South Africa)
“Perhaps I should say that it started off with a red tape reduction team, but their name has actually changed now and they are called the ease of doing business team,” says Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities of Western Cape.
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Minister of Economic Opportunities of Western Cape: “Our Focus Is Good Governance”
“Firstly it is about good governance and that has been the focus for the first term of our government. We need to make sure that government is trusted and that government is doing what it is supposed to be doing, spending its money in the right place etc.,” says Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities of Western Cape.
Wines of South Africa (WOSA) – Strategy
“Our strategy is to go into these markets and highlight these higher-tier wines, showing the unique styles and varietals we have to offer,” says Siobhan Thompson, CEO of Wines of South Africa (WOSA).
Wines of South Africa: Exports of South African Higher-tier Wines
“Exports actually spiked in 2013 because South Africa had a lot of wine to offer the world at a time when it had low supplies due to various factors such as droughts and fires,” explains Siobhan Thompson, CEO of Wines of South Africa (WOSA).
“Declining Rand is Boosting Tourism in South Africa” – One & Only Cape Town
“Tourism is a brilliant business. Even with the declining Rand at the moment, it is actually boosting tourism,” notes Richard Lyon, GM of One & Only, the most vibrant resort in the heart of the dynamic Cape Town.
Success of Start-up Incubators in Cape Town, Africa’s Most Innovative City
“A big part of the reason why we are seen as a hotbed for innovation has been the success of start-up incubators. Start-up incubators are quite well supported in this region,” says Ryan Ravens, CEO of Accelerate Cape Town.