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The High Impact Programme Certificate Ceremony

Atlantis SEZ expected to grow billions in green economy Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are vital tools used by the South African government to drive industrial and economic development. In Cape Town, the Atlantis SEZ is dedicated for green technology manufacturing and has positioned itself to optimally tap into global greentech market opportunities to help address poverty and unemployment in the area.

Why would you site your business or invest in the Atlantis SEZ? 1. The Atlantis Revitalisation Framework by all three tiers of government has prioritised Atlantis as a greentech hub. 2. The City of Cape Town has a range of incentives for firms to invest in Atlantis. 3. Atlantis lies within a strong transport corridor with easy access to two ports. 4. Manufacturing skills base exists in Atlantis and is growing with the support of local and provincial government. 5. Low operational costs in Atlantis, especially for businesses in the manufacturing sector. 6. Multinationals that have invested in Cape Town (including Atlantis) have reported successful linkages into the rest of Africa. 7. The City of Cape Town has rolled out and will continue to roll out modern infrastructure throughout Atlantis. Visit atlantissez.com for more details.

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A recent visit to the Atlantis Industrial Initiative to talk about the Investment Facilitation Unit’s services


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