The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency This is the official page for the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA).

The Gauteng Growth & Development Agency (GGDA) came into existence on the 01st June 2012, as part of the reconfiguration of Gauteng provincial agencies. The Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA) and Blue IQ Investment Holdings have merged to form the Gauteng Growth & Development Agency. The GGDA’s key purpose is to maximise the effect of developing the economy of Gauteng, through support grow

th of the cooperatives economy, facilitation of trade and investment and increased strategic economic infrastructure. Our subsidiary companies include the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), The Innovation Hub (TIH), Gauteng Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) and the Constitution Hill Development Company (ConHill).

Day 1 of AERO South Africa has come to a close, bringing together aviation leaders, investors, innovators and industry s...
10/06/2026

Day 1 of AERO South Africa has come to a close, bringing together aviation leaders, investors, innovators and industry stakeholders to explore the future of aviation and economic growth.

As a partner of the event, the GGDA participated in the opening programme, with both Group CEO Sthembiso Dlamini and Group Chairperson Craig Cornish delivering keynote remarks on the role of aviation in driving investment, trade, connectivity and development.

Lanseria continues to play a critical role in Gauteng's vision to become Africa's leading gateway for trade, logistics, mobility and innovation.

The GGDA remains committed to supporting strategic partnerships and investments that strengthen Gauteng's aviation ecosystem and unlock new opportunities for businesses and communities across the province.

The GGDA Group Chief Executive Officer, Sthembiso Dlamini, recently conducted a site visit to Cassava Technologies follo...
09/06/2026

The GGDA Group Chief Executive Officer, Sthembiso Dlamini, recently conducted a site visit to Cassava Technologies following the company's R1.75 billion investment commitment in Gauteng.

The investment will support the expansion of fibre networks, data centre capacity, cloud and cybersecurity infrastructure, and the development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Factory in South Africa.

Beyond strengthening Gauteng's digital infrastructure, this investment will help drive digital inclusion by expanding access to connectivity, supporting digital literacy, and creating opportunities for skills development that enable meaningful participation in the modern digital economy.

The project is expected to contribute to job creation across the ICT, engineering, construction and digital services sectors, while positioning Gauteng as a leading technology and innovation hub on the African continent.

Through strategic investment facilitation and project support, the GGDA continues to attract transformative investments that drive innovation, economic growth and long-term development.

Are you an emerging grower or exporter looking to access the European market? 🌍🍎🥦The Gauteng Growth and Development Agen...
26/05/2026

Are you an emerging grower or exporter looking to access the European market? 🌍🍎🥦

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, together with the EU-SADC EPA Support Programme and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), is hosting an online EU Masterclass focused on export requirements for fresh fruit and vegetables entering the EU market.

The session will provide practical guidance on:
✅ EU market access requirements
✅ The EU-SADC EPA trade agreement
✅ New EU regulations affecting agricultural exporters
✅ Export compliance and best practices for fresh produce

📅 Tuesday, 2 June 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
💻 Online

To RSVP:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

Today we celebrate the resilience, innovation and boundless potential of our continent.At the GGDA, Africa Day is a powe...
25/05/2026

Today we celebrate the resilience, innovation and boundless potential of our continent.

At the GGDA, Africa Day is a powerful reminder of our role in shaping a future driven by inclusive economic growth and investment opportunity.

Together, we continue building an Africa that thrives through collaboration, progress and possibility.

Earlier this week, the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, together with the MEC for Gauteng Department of Economic D...
22/05/2026

Earlier this week, the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, together with the MEC for Gauteng Department of Economic Development and the MEC for Gauteng Department of e-Government, conducted a site visit to the Equinix JN1 Johannesburg International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in the City of Ekurhuleni.

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, Equinix’s continued investment in Gauteng marks another important milestone in strengthening the province’s position as a leading digital economy hub As a global leader in digital infrastructure, Equinix’s continued investment in Gauteng marks another important milestone in strengthening the province’s position as a leading digital economy hub the African continent.

The state-of-the-art JN1 facility enhances connectivity, supports business resilience, and provides critical infrastructure that enables cloud computing, fintech growth, AI innovation, and broader digital transformation.

The GGDA played a pivotal role in enabling Equinix’s establishment in Gauteng through coordinated investment support and strategic stakeholder engagements with government and regulatory entities to support efficient project implementation.
Beyond infrastructure development, data centres are increasingly recognised as strategic economic assets that drive investment attraction, innovation, industrial competitiveness, and long-term job creation across ICT, engineering, and construction sectors.

Through strategic investment facilitation, Gauteng continues to position itself as Africa’s gateway for digital infrastructure investment and innovation-led growth.
Visit GGDA Website to learn more about investment opportunities in Gauteng.

The Gauteng Provincial Government delegation continues to strengthen strategic partnerships in Bavaria, Germany, through...
08/05/2026

The Gauteng Provincial Government delegation continues to strengthen strategic partnerships in Bavaria, Germany, through engagements focused on innovation, sustainability, infrastructure development and economic cooperation.

The delegation met with Ms Tina A. M. Dangl, Director General for European and International Affairs and Strategic Planning at the Bavarian State Chancellery, to discuss practical mechanisms for strengthening the existing Gauteng–Bavaria Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The engagement focused on enhancing government-to-government cooperation, improving implementation mechanisms, and ensuring the MoU translates into practical programmes and measurable economic outcomes for both regions.

The delegation also visited the wastewater treatment facility in Bad Tölz to explore collaboration opportunities in sustainable water management and environmental infrastructure development. Discussions centred on advanced wastewater treatment technologies, water recycling systems, renewable energy generation linked to wastewater management, and smart infrastructure solutions that can support Gauteng’s long-term water security objectives.

Further engagements included a visit by Gauteng Department of Economic Development Head of Department Mr Motlatjo Moholwa and GGDA Group CEO Ms Sthembiso Dlamini to UnternehmerTUM, one of Europe’s leading centres for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Discussions explored potential collaboration opportunities with The Innovation Hub and the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), particularly in innovation ecosystems, startup incubation, advanced manufacturing, skills development and technology commercialisation.

These engagements continue to position Gauteng as a globally connected province focused on driving innovation, industrialisation and sustainable economic growth through strategic international partnerships.

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) hosted a strategic engagement with the Massachusetts Institute of Techn...
08/05/2026

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) hosted a strategic engagement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), focused on strengthening the link between research, innovation, and economic development in Gauteng.

The engagement reinforced Gauteng’s position as a province with the scale, institutions, and industrial base to lead Africa’s innovation economy.

Discussions focused on:
• Research-to-market pathways
• Venture development and innovation financing models
• Strengthening innovation commercialisation
• Addressing the innovation funding gap
• Advancing collaboration between research, industry, and capital
• Building globally competitive industrial and innovation ecosystems

The engagement further highlighted the importance of connecting research, industry, and investment to support industrialisation, economic growth, and long-term investment conversion in Gauteng.

07/05/2026

The Gauteng Provincial Government delegation is currently undertaking a strategic trade and investment mission in Bavaria, Germany — one of Europe’s leading industrial and innovation economies.

Led by Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) Head of Department Mr Motlatjo Moholwa, GGDA Group CEO Ms Sthembiso Dlamini, and Director General Mr Edward Mosuwe, the mission seeks to deepen bilateral economic cooperation, mobilise investment, advance technology transfer, and position Gauteng as Bavaria’s preferred gateway into Africa.

As part of the programme, the delegation engaged with Invest in Bavaria CEO Mr Christian Weber at the Atlas Building in Munich to explore a strategic institutional partnership between the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) and Invest in Bavaria. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in investment promotion, investor acquisition and foreign trade facilitation.

The delegation also met with Ministerial Director Prof. Dr. Frank Messerer at the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs to strengthen cooperation under the existing Gauteng–Bavaria Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Key areas of focus included automotive manufacturing, green hydrogen, renewable energy, trade and investment promotion, industrial innovation and skills development.

Additional engagements with IHK Schwaben in Augsburg, UnternehmerTUM, B*W – Bavarian Business Education Centre, and the Bavaria State Chancellery form part of the broader mission aimed at unlocking investment, strengthening institutional cooperation and accelerating inclusive economic growth.

We are proud to welcome Mrs Sthembiso Dlamini as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Gauteng Growth and Develop...
04/05/2026

We are proud to welcome Mrs Sthembiso Dlamini as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA).

Her appointment comes at a pivotal time, and we are confident that her leadership, vision, and experience will help guide the organisation into its next phase of growth and impact.

As we continue to promote investment, economic development, and sustainable growth in Gauteng, we look forward to this exciting new chapter under her leadership.

South African automotive leadership is on the ground in China. GGDA Group Chief Operating Officer Ms Leah Mabusela and A...
29/04/2026

South African automotive leadership is on the ground in China. GGDA Group Chief Operating Officer Ms Leah Mabusela and AIDC CEO Andile Africa together with key industry stakeholders, are participating in a strategic delegation focused on expanding South Africa’s automotive sector.

The mission: technology acquisition, deeper collaboration, and unlocking opportunities that advance localisation and industrial growth.
With China leading global vehicle production and sales since 2009, this engagement is a critical step
toward positioning South Africa competitively in the evolving automotive landscape.

Delegates are also participating in the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition and the 2026
Chery Global Partners Business Summit, two major platforms for innovation, partnership building, and
industry insight.

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124 Main Street
Johannesburg
2107

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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+27110852321

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