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opportunities for employment, and has already Techno Parks
entered into agreements with locators who will bring The RBIDZ is seeking investors to set up Techno Parks
billions of rand of investment to the Richards Bay area. in the Richards Bay Development Zone so that the
The RBIDZ strategy is to cluster smaller, downstream existing and upcoming generations of South Africans
manufacturing businesses around existing major can benefit from new ideas and technologies that may
industries in the City, as well as attract small-medium very well change the world. In addition, Techno Parks
industrial operations that will create employment and provide valuable insights and intellectual resources
economic growth whilst broadening South Africa’s from which the other sectors such as renewable energy
export products. and marine industry situated in the RBIDZ can benefit
PRIORITY SECTORS immensely.
Agro processing Metals Beneficiation Hub
Richards Bay is the ideal location for light to medium, A Metals Beneficiation Hub will offer tenants a serviced
resource intensive industry and agro processing property located in a secure area with investment and
projects. Being within the vicinity of one of the largest operating incentives including a Customs Controlled
deep-water ports in Africa, it serves to boost economic Area (CCA) within a designated SEZ.
activity and attract international investors. Expected hub locators include manufacturers and/or
The RBIDZ has earmarked land in Phase 1A on which processors of:
the agro-processing infrastructure will be located. This � Aluminium conductors
is serviced land only two kilometres away from the � Aluminium extrusions for construction material,
Port of Richards Bay. automobile industries, casings, industrial
manufacturers
Specific services offered include: � Aluminium castings for the automobile sector,
� A dedicated warehouse for the export of value marine engine parts and structures
added products � Aluminium foils for food packing and
� A manufacturing facility for various commodities pharmaceutical wraps, cable wraps
� A dedicated warehouse for processed products for � Aluminium powder and paste for explosives and
export paints
� Logistics and strategic linkages with farmers � Aluminium slug for producing aerosol cans
� Market intelligence to local producers � Aluminium dross to recover aluminium metal
� Service to international investors � A metals beneficiation hub will offer tenants:
� Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Power Plant � Improved intra-inter department cooperation
� Support for technical upgrades
Agro-processing activities at the RBIDZ comprise of
two major categories: � Promotion of industry development by encouraging

cluster/alliances/cooperation in the metals and
1. Primary – this involves activities such as crop- aluminium pipelines
drying, shelling/threshing, cleaning, grading and � Sub-sector data including export/import market
packaging. information
2. Secondary – this entails increasing the nutritional
or market value of a commodity, and changing Marine Industry Development and Renewable Energy
the physical form or appearance of the commodity. There are exciting investment opportunities that lie
Examples include: milling grain into flour, grinding within the marine industry and renewable energy
groundnuts into peanut butter and pressing juice sectors. Strategic research is currently being conducted
out of fruit. and more information is available from the RBIDZ.

Full Company Name: Richards Bay Industrial stimulate economic growth, job creation, beneficiation
Development Zone SOC Ltd (RBIDZ) of resources and the empowerment of people.”
Industry Sector: Manufacturing KEY PERSONNEL
Date Established: 2002 Chairperson: Mel Clark
Acting CEO: Ms. Simangele Ngcobo
VISION
“To be the preferred special economic zone for CONTACT DETAILS
quality investments, whilst delivering value to our Physical Address: RBIDZ Office Complex (Old Bayside),
stakeholders.” 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal Address: Private Bag X1005, Richards Bay, 3900
MISSION Tel: +27 (0)35 797 2600
“We utilise the competitive advantage of the Richards E-mail: info@rbidz.co.za
Bay area to attract sustainable investments that Website: www.rbidz.co.za
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