🛰️ In the Western Cape, the space economy is an emerging and rapidly expanding sector, significantly contributing to the satellite subsector. Approximately 2️0% of satellites currently in orbit contain components manufactured in the Cape, thanks to the province's advanced space value chain.
In this episode of Pioneers, powered by Wesgro, Bryan Dean, CEO and Co-founder of Dragonfly Aerospace, discusses how their high-performance imaging payloads and satellites are shaping decision-making and making a positive impact on the global space industry.
Listen to the full interview, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
🎙️: https://lnkd.in/dwk6HFqp
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🛰️ In 2023, the global space economy was worth US$630 billion, and projected to grow to $1.8 trillion by 2035, almost twice the rate of global GDP growth, according to World Economic Forum.
In this episode of ‘Pioneers, powered by Wesgro’, Dr Adriana Marais and Carla Sharpe, two industry leaders in Space Tech, unpack the importance of the field, and how investing in space improves life on earth. Learn about their research and innovative work inspiring Africa to reach for the moon and beyond in the full interview, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:
🎙️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/2267079/15519171
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Hailed as a new era in coordinated climate action, President Ramaphosa signed the Climate Change Act into law this week.
The Act is the first piece of legislation in South Africa specifically aimed at addressing climate change by setting out a national response.
Wesgro’s Karen Bosman and Western Cape Government Karen Shippey unpack what the Act means for business in the Western Cape, in this short interactive podcast.
🎙️ Listen now 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/dAQCHeK7
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A growing number of international companies are realising the talent pool available in Cape Town and the Western Cape, and they are tapping into it to fuel their expansion worldwide.
One example is ACCSO, a German software development firm specialising in complex bespoke solutions. Around 25% of its software developers have PhDs, and the company is regularly honoured in the 'Germany's Best Employers' awards. Choosing an overseas office location to complement their four German offices in Darmstadt, Frankfurt, Cologne and Munich was no small decision.
In this video ACCSO Founder Jurgen Artmann and MD (South Africa) Adam Wayland explain why Cape Town was the destination of choice, electing #AfricasTechCapital as a key contributor to their future growth.
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DID YOU KNOW❓ | Saldanha Bay is home to the largest and deepest natural port in the Southern Hemisphere, ideally located to service both African and international markets.
Freeport Saldanha is the first Southern African special economic zone to include a port.
Their sector-specific focus, unique expertise and strong industrial capabilities ensures that they are able to provide active support to their investors and businesses within the Oil and Gas services, Marine Repair and Fabrication, allied services and support industries.
Learn more about their unique value proposition here ➡: https://freeportsaldanha.com/
#TradeTuesday #Wesgro #CapeConfidence #InvestWesternCape #InvestCapeTown Western Cape Government City of Cape Town
🚨Newsflash🚨
Wesgro harnesses the power of voices from across the Cape and launches their new domestic tourism campaign - ‘With Love from the Locals’.
Using locals from around the Cape’s regions, ‘With Love from the Locals’ showcases selected protagonists doing the activities they love best. The campaign was born out of the insight that the best people to inspire you to visit a place are the people that live there.
Showcasing the Cape Winelands is winemaker and owner of her very own label and farm, Carmen Stevens. Heading north up the coast we meet Luthu, who is the Hermanus Whale Cryer. Moving into the Cape Karoo, Tannie Poppie is waiting to share the stories of her famous roosterkoek and unveil the many cultural treasures to be discovered in the Karoo region.
Continuing the cultural theme, Nunke Kadhimo from !Khwa ttu in the West Coast unveils the tales of history and language in the area, adopting the traditional way of sharing stories around a camp fire. Finishing off with a splash of art and adventure are local artist and thrill seeker, Eugene Lewis from Knysna and ocean adventurer Jero Revett.
“We place immense value on our domestic audience, who remain our largest tourism source market and our biggest support throughout the year,” says Wesgro CEO, Wrenelle Stander.
Minister Mireille Wenger, commented: “This campaign shines a spotlight on the many diverse, vibrant and rich offerings we have. So South Africans and those who call the Western Cape home, what are you waiting for?”
The highly targeted digital campaign will feature on social channels including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
Read the full press release here ➡: https://shorturl.at/jwJKX
#Wesgro #CapeConfidence #WithLoveFromTheLocals Western Cape Government City of Cape Town Jean Scheltema Raphaella Joannou Bekezela Phakathi Monika Iuel Julia Louw
Foundation phase is considered the bedrock of learning - it's where a child's educational trajectory is built. Luke Crowley, founder of Trackosaurus, explains how their tech based solutions are using gaming to drive educational success for students, and to better inform teaching insights.
🎙️ Listen to the full interview on 'Pioneers, powered by Wesgro' - a podcast series highlighting some of the Cape’s leaders in education innovation - available on Spotify and Apple.
📖 Read edition 6 of the Pioneers publication on Issuu.
https://linktr.ee/pioneers_poweredbywesgro
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Developed as a virtual marketplace for international buyers and Western Cape exporters, Wesgro’s Cape Trade Portal is a matchmaking tool and digital home for proudly Made in the Cape products and services.
A registered buyer on the portal, and an attendee of the Made in the Cape Buyers Programme 2023, NakuBandwa Chivuno from Zambia shares his feedback on his experience with the virtual matchmaking platform, and his ability to source quality batteries and solar panels from the Western Cape.
Listen below ⬇️
https://youtu.be/b9ivQG8ExiI?si=0xi8njMcQjEcVnfR
Know of an international buyer eager to source quality and sustainably produced goods and services? Register on the CapeTradePortal.com today.
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Many careers require a strong foundation in pure maths, making it a critical pillar in economic growth and development. Co-founders Jo Besford and Mark Swartz share how Green Shoots Education Support is championing tailored tech solutions to boost maths education across South Africa's youth.
🎙️ Listen to the full interview on 'Pioneers, powered by Wesgro' - a podcast series highlighting some of the Cape’s leaders in education innovation - available on Spotify and Apple.
📖 Read edition 6️⃣ of the Pioneers publication on Issuu ➡️: https://linktr.ee/pioneers_poweredbywesgro #CapeConfidence
Building skills for the future, founder of Code4Kids, Matthew Henshall, shares how training teachers to teach real coding, robotics, and IT, ensures that students gain tangible skills for the future.
🎙️ Listen to the full interview on 'Pioneers, powered by Wesgro' - a podcast series highlighting some of the Cape’s leaders in education innovation - available on Spotify and Apple.
📖 Read edition 6️⃣ of the Pioneers publication on Issuu ➡️: https://linktr.ee/pioneers_poweredbywesgro #CapeConfidence
#ICYMI | #SAEdTechWeek has officially kicked off – addressing emerging trends and challenges in the EdTech landscape.
The programme, which runs until Friday 27 October, includes a series of curated events aimed at encouraging stakeholders in the African EdTech ecosystem to explore education innovations, while offering EdTech innovators a platform to showcase their solutions and advance their startups.
Wesgro, a partner of the event, will be participating in this week’s activities.
Come and connect with our Knowledge Specialist: Education, Wendy Viljoen, as well as our Technology Portfolio Manager, Azra Fredericks, and learn more about how Cape Town and the Western Cape is improving access to quality education through technology innovation.
#SAEdTechWeek2023 #EdTechRevolution #EdTechInnovation #YoungAfricaWorks Western Cape Government City of Cape Town Ground Flr Construct Education Schoolscape
Are you a buyer looking to source quality, sustainably produced products and services❓
Then Made in the Cape 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ - taking place in Cape Town, South Africa from 4️⃣ – 7️⃣ March 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ - is for you❗
Stand to be one of 5️⃣0️⃣ fully hosted buyers for the 4️⃣ day programme, consisting of B2B meetings with the Cape’s premium producers of products and services, supplier site visits, networking functions, and the opportunity to explore the city of Cape Town and the surrounds. To ensure you meet with the correct sellers to fill your export basket, you’ll pre-select sellers you wish to meet with by using our virtual trade matchmaking platform - the http://www.capetradeportal.com
Find out more about our Made in the Cape region of origin brand, and take a glimpse into the success that was Made in the Cape 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ ⬇️
Don’t miss out on this opportunity and APPLY TODAY ➡️: https://rb.gy/i5bdp
#MadeintheCape #CapeConfidence #ExportExcellence #CapeTradePortal #MITC24 #Wesgro Western Cape Government City of Cape Town
🚨NEWSFLASH🚨
Wesgro creates a playable Prince Albert - a quaint Karoo town - to drive regional visits this winter season!
Pioneering innovative ways to market the destination, Wesgro has launched a new Roblox game to inspire tweens, teens, and their families to explore the Western Cape this winter. 🎮
[MUST WATCH] Short teaser video ⬇️
Wesgro’s Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer, Jean Scheltema, says: “Starlight Adventures in the Cape Karoo draws on the insight that the youth market has a significant role to play in influencing family holiday decisions and comes off the back of the previously successful “Climb Table Mountain in Roblox” effort. Through digitizing key attractions in the region, we’ve combined edtech and gaming to inform and inspire young minds. Strategically, bp and Shell are brands synonymous with the roadtrip market domestically and are valuable distribution partners for this campaign. The partnership has offered us a smart touch point to combine the Metaverse-like game with a more traditional marketing approach. A trip to the Karoo is magical and we want young people to experience this at least once in their lives”.
“Destination innovation ensures we remain globally competitive, and we’ve committed to being first movers, says Wesgro CEO, Wrenelle Stander
“Beyond resembling the real-world experience, the game wouldn’t have been possible without the input and knowledge sharing from citizens in the region,” adds Stander.
The game ‘Starlight Adventures In The Cape Karoo’ aims to drive tourism across the region, highlighting lesser-known but exciting family destinations where tourism is critical to the local economy.
"We are thrilled that the interactive gaming experience of Roblox’s Starlight Adventures in the Cape Karoo helps place our region on the younger visitor’s radar. There is a definite uptake in youngsters loving what the Karoo has to offer - wholesome lifestyle, fascinating history, abunda
Investing in young talent 👩🏼🎓👨🏽🎓💼 | Wesgro has welcomed 1️⃣0️⃣ interns over the past six months.
Representing excellence from their respective academic institutions around South Africa, our interns continue to play a significant role in supporting the various teams.
This is what the class of 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ had to say ⬇️
#CapeConfidence #PlaceOfMore #BrightYoungMinds Western Cape Government City of Cape Town
🚨NEWSFLASH🚨
Made in the Cape, a region of origin brand, continues to put South Africa on the global products and services map
Read the full press release on our website ➡️: https://shorturl.at/enHO6
[MUST WATCH] The case study ⬇️
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Born out of Cape Town and the Western Cape, KaacKai has established itself as a market leader in smart wastewater recovery pods. Offering proven and tested technology, KaacKai’s solution treats wastewater to provide high-quality clean water.
Learn more about how technology and innovation can play a significant role in helping solve South Africa's wastewater crisis through the work that our Featured Achievers, KaacKai does ➡️: https://www.kaackai.com/
#FeaturedAchievers #CapeConfidence #PlaceOfMore Western Cape Government City of Cape Town
#ICYMI 📹🎤 | “Cruise Convos with Claudine Pohl” podcast featuring Wesgro's Chief Destination Marketing Officer, Monika Iuel
Promoting the local cruise tourism offering, Iuel caught up with Cruise industry innovator and international Speaker Claudine Pohl at Seatrade Cruise Global 2023, hosted last month in Fort Lauderdale, Florida 🇺🇸
Catch up on the conversation here ⬇️
#SeatradeCruiseGlobal2023 #CruiseCapeTown #CapeConfidence #PlaceOfMore #NowhereBetter Western Cape Government City of Cape Town
#ICYMI 🎤 | “The African continent has major opportunities for growth through AFCTA”, says Wesgro’s Head of Africa, Michael Tiam Gamwo during a live interview with Newsroom Afrika’s Ntokozo Khumalo at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Forum, which is currently taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
[MUST WATCH 📹] The full interview here 👉🏽: https://bit.ly/3GUa1tT
#CapeConfidence #PlaceOfMore #NowhereBetter #Trade #InvestWesternCape #InvestCapeTown Western Cape Government City of Cape Town
#ICYMI | Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) wins 'Best Airport in Africa' for the 8️⃣th consecutive year. ✈️🛄🏆👏🏽
The 2023 Skytrax World Airport Awards ceremony was held yesterday at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Amsterdam, and we’re excited to announce that #CTIA was awarded its 8️⃣th consecutive win for Best Airport in Africa and 3️⃣rd consecutive win for Best Airport Staff in Africa.
To top it off, the airport also ranked as the 1️⃣6️⃣th most punctual airport in the world.
#CapeConfidence #PlaceOfMore #NowhereBetter #CTAA #CTIA #CapeTownAirAccess Western Cape Government City of Cape Town
Calling on Tech Companies in Dublin, Ireland
Wesgro, in partnership with Business IN South Africa, and Business Ireland South Africa (BISA), is hosting an in-person event in Dublin
Hear from companies that have expanded their operations to the Cape, and learn about the world of opportunities waiting at the southernmost tip of Africa.
🗓️ Tuesday, 7 March 2023
⏰ 09h30 – 11h30
📍 Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, Dublin 18
RSVP by Friday, 3 March: https://bit.ly/41iRIqW
We look forward to discussing Africa’s Tech Capital, your gateway to the continent. #CapeConfidence #APlaceOfMore #InvestCapeTown #InvestWesternCape #AfricasTechCapital
