Agriculture sector contributes just 2.5% to South Africa’s total gross domestic product, it is a sector that provides both foreign exchange and employment. This grows its contribution to around 12% of the GDP, making it important not only from a food security and export point of view, but also from a human resource perspective.
Growthink Investment, in conjunction with experts in the agricultural sector, will strive to ensure an increase food security in the region. 26 Agriculture and 2 Agro-processing projects have been identified for funding.
Our team, with more than 26 years in agriculture advisory services, will offer the necessary human capital to address not only the food security, but also capacity building and skills transfer over and above the financial resources that will be availed in the identified projects bearing in mind that the agricultural sector has also been hobbled by power cuts and climate change.
Our team of agricultural expertise will work in collaboration with experts in other sectors e.g., renewable energy, water, soil fertilization etc. to resolve any impediments in growing and sustaining the industry.
Access to quality education is the most powerful tool to end poverty. Governments must start with the conscientization of children from kindergarten by providing holistic foundation phases that encourage them to read and write with meaning and incorporate technology in education (such as robotics and coding).
Growthink Investment and experts in the built environment are facilitating the construction of over 300 schools, especially in marginalized communities. We are also establishing and accrediting over 3,000 virtual courseware, installing over 10,000 smart boards, introducing an e-Learning Management System/ e-Healthcare Management System, and enhancing communication/telecommunication through the establishment of satellite transponders. We are also supporting SMME development and ICT training skills that align Africa with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his State of the Nation Address, "Schools must be safe and allow for effective learning and teaching." We are committed to making this a reality for all children, regardless of their background.
To achieve the vision and ensure equitable access for all communities, we need health systems that respond to the unique desires, circumstances and behaviors of the people they serve.
NHI (National Health Insurance) is a health financing system that is designed to pool funds to provide access to quality affordable personal health services for all South Africans based on their health needs, irrespective of their socio-economic status.
Growthink Investment’s role, in collaboration with industry experts in the health sector entails, amongst others, overseeing and facilitation of acquisitions, upgrading, development, recapacitating of health facilities and establishment of training hospitals.
The above involvement will ensure equitable access for all communities and their health needs irrespective of their socio-economic standing.
The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) is mandated, in terms of Section 26 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996 and Section 3 of the Housing Act of 1997, to establish and facilitate a sustainable national housing development process in collaboration with provinces and municipalities.
There are currently 2,3 million households / individuals registered on the National Housing Needs Register (NHNR). In terms of the NHNR, there are 2 456 773 households registered and awaiting assistance as of February 2023. The demand for housing within integrated human settlements has been increasing and this has outstripped supply, especially in the low to middle income sectors.
Growthink Investment, with experience of more than 28 years, is involved in the facilitation of the planning, financing and development of, amongst others, mixed-income and tenure housing (social, FLISP and bonded), mixed-use developments, smart cities developments and all relevant socio-economic facilities in integrated human settlements, in conjunction with its professional teams in the built environment.
South Africa has a good core infrastructure network such as a transport system, power, communications network, sanitation and water systems. However, while there is a good core network, previously disadvantaged areas and rural areas don't have the same adequate infrastructure as developed communities due to high social inequality.
Infrastructure problems in South Africa are mounting, with power cuts, water shortages and potholes are all too common. The South African Institution of Civil Engineering highlighted these difficulties in its 2022 state of infrastructure report that said South Africa is at risk of becoming a “failed state”.
Growthink Investment’s involvement in infrastructure development, with spans over 30 years, includes the engagement of professional service providers in infrastructure planning, and delivery: and participation in public enterprise programmes.
South Africa hosts the continent's largest and most developed mining industry—best illustrates the disorderly yet ultimately rewarding year experienced by the African mining community in 2022.
Coal still dominates the South African energy mix, providing 80% of the total system load. The contribution of renewable energy technologies (wind, solar, PV and CSP) increased in 2022 to a total of 6.2 GW installed capacity and provided 7.3% of the total energy mix.
Growthink Investment’s involvement with industry experts in the energy sector will be the facilitation of energy efficiency, maintenance, refurbishment, electrification, replacement, upgrading, design, construction, development and commissioning of plants.
In the mining sector, processing, beneficiation, and procurement of equipment is of vital importance. The team will handle this aspect.
At Growthink, we believe in the power of connectivity to uplift communities, stimulate economic growth, and enhance the overall quality of life. With this guiding principle, we have embarked on a mission to bridge the digital divide in rural South Africa, where access to reliable telecommunications remains a pressing issue.
Our team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise accumulated over two decades in the investment sector. We have a deep understanding of the dynamics of the telecommunications industry, having been involved in various projects, from infrastructure development to technology innovation and beyond. Our experience extends across Africa and to international markets, providing us with a global perspective on the challenges and opportunities in telecommunications.
One of our key focus areas is investing in telecommunication projects tailored to address connectivity challenges in rural Africa. We recognize that these underserved communities hold immense economic growth and human development potential. By investing in telecommunication infrastructure, we aim to empower these areas with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in the digital age.
South Africa’s commercial activity and economic performance are closely linked to its ability to transport goods both within and beyond its borders. Although South Africa’s transport infrastructure is among the best on the continent, lack of investment in recent years has led to high usage costs. This sample of companies represent a mix of industrial transport and general retailers, all operating in the transport sector. We have added government-owned Transnet.
The transport industry in South Africa plays a vital role in the country's economy, providing crucial connections between businesses, consumers, and markets. The industry encompasses a range of modes of transportation, including road, rail, air, and maritime.
Several pressing issues will need to be addressed for a more inclusive, accessible, and effective system of public transport to exist in South Africa. Access to emerging transport infrastructure and technologies, South Africa can become the test-bed and breeding ground for tomorrow’s urban transport systems. New mass transit systems can be introduced to replace or work alongside existing services. Cape Town and Johannesburg have been successful in implementing Bus Rapid Transit services that work together with existing public transport services.