23 Jul 2018
R150 million of investment in Cape Agribusiness sector landed by AIU in Q1 of 2018/19
During the first quarter of 2018/19, the Agribusiness Investment Unit - funded by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture - assisted in landing investment projects amounting ...
20 Jul 2018
Drakenstein Municipality commits to growing the film and media sector
Drakenstein Municipality has signed an agreement with Wesgro - Cape Town and the Western Cape's Official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency - tasking it with promoti...
18 Jul 2018
Cape Town scoops 3 awards at Routes Africa 2018 in Accra, Ghana
The Cape Town Air Access initiative is proud to announce that Cape Town has scooped three prestigious awards at the annual Routes Africa 2018 Conference in Accra, Ghana.
17 Jul 2018
Cape companies to showcase footwear and handbags of traditional African design in São Paulo, Brazil
The South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) in collaboration with Wesgro and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) will be supporting 12 South Afric...
12 Jul 2018
Welcome to Cape Town, Panasonic South Africa!
Today, Panasonic South Africa – a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation – launched its new South African Headquarters in Century City, Cape Town.
6 Jul 2018
Over R1bn in investments recorded for Cape Town and the Western Cape by Wesgro in Quarter 1 of 2018
Wesgro’s Investment Promotion Unit (IPU) has kick-started the new financial year by facilitating over R1.3 billion in investments in the first quarter.
3 Jul 2018
Wesgro welcomes signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement
Wesgro welcomes the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement by President Ramaphosa yesterday, 1 July, at the 31st African Union Summit in Mauritani...
3 Jul 2018
One of Africa’s longest & highest Ziplines re-opens in the Mother City
Yesterday afternoon, the Cape Town Ziplines, an SA Forest Adventures initiative, re-opened in Silvermist Estate on Hout Bay Road.
29 Jun 2018
Cape Town based Naspers joins PwC’s Global Top 100
Wesgro congratulates Cape Town based Naspers for entering the PwC’s Global Top 100 Ranking report, which lists the top 100 companies from around the globe.
28 Jun 2018
Wesgro’s Regional Tourism Forum will boost Darling’s economy by over half a million rand
Wesgro’s Leisure Tourism team is hosting 41 delegates in Darling for the 2nd annual Regional Tourism Forum commencing today.
26 Jun 2018
The Cape invited to UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations
Wesgro’s Chief Marketing Officer, Judy Lain, will be representing Cape Town and the Western Cape at the 2nd United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) World Conference on...
25 Jun 2018
Cape Town & Western Cape Convention Bureau welcomes 1 500 strong water conference to the Mother City
The Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) kicked off their three day conference and exhibition this morning at the CTICC, with Premier Helen Zille delivering the welcoming addr...
21 Jun 2018
Eden District Municipality accepts invitation to attend China’s Belt & Road Summit 2018
Eden District Municipality touches down in China today following the acceptance of an invitation from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDS) to attend the Belt and Road...
20 Jun 2018
Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce commits to reciprocal Trade Mission to the Cape in 2018
Following a meeting between Wesgro, local businesses and members of the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce, the General Secretary Mr Getachew Regassa commits to leading a reciproca...
15 Jun 2018
Wesgro in partnership with Swiss Import Promotion Programme seeks to increase exports
Wesgro, the Official Tourism, Trade and Investment promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, has been selected to be a Business Support Organization (BSO) partner for...
12 Jun 2018
Cape Town Air Access welcomes AviaDev to the Mother City
Cape Town Air Access Team extends a warm welcome to 250 delegates from across the globe, as specialists in the aviation sector gather in the Mother City for the third AviaDev Af...
11 Jun 2018
Western Cape is France bound for Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market
A nearly 90 strong South African delegation, with significant representation from the Western Cape, are en-route to France to take part in the Annecy International Animated Film...
7 Jun 2018
Wesgro seeks to boost investment in the Matzikama District
Wesgro’s Investment Promotion team met with the Matzikama Municipality this week to devise an implementation plan following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ...
6 Jun 2018
Cape Town and the Western Cape Gears for Growth
Today Deloitte, in partnership with Wesgro, hosted their second Gearing for Growth Seminar in Cape Town.
2 Jun 2018
Cape Town’s big win with Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking moving back to the Mother City
The Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking has, as of July 2017, relocated all its training from Johannesburg to Cape Town’s Green Point campus. This after the school was establi...
29 May 2018
Wesgro to boost trade between the Cape and the Netherlands
Kicking off today in Amsterdam, Wesgro together with five Western Cape based companies will participate in the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) Trade Show to showc...
28 May 2018
Wesgro and the dti support Western Cape companies at Viva Technology
Wesgro, together with the Department of Trade and Industry (dti), supported 14 South African companies to showcase their ICT/tech innovations at Viva Technology in France.
28 May 2018
Wesgro hosts second annual Western Cape Municipal Workshop in the Overberg District
Today, Wesgro enters the second day of their annual municipal engagement in Caledon, in the Cape Overberg District Municipality.
28 May 2018