4 Sep 2018
2024 International Astronomical Union Conference to boost Cape’s economy by R192 million
The Cape Town and the Western Cape Convention Bureau, a division at Wesgro, is proud to announce that Cape Town has been selected to host the 2024 International Astronomical Uni...
30 Aug 2018
Cape trade with key African markets boosted by R268 million
Western Cape trade with key markets in the rest of Africa has been boosted by R268 million, following two successful trade missions by Wesgro's international trade unit.
28 Aug 2018
Cape Town & the Western Cape welcomes UK Prime Minister Theresa May
Cape Town and the Western Cape extends a warm welcome to UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, as she touches down in Cape Town today.
27 Aug 2018
Thailand set to boost investment into the Cape
Yesterday, Wesgro met with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand to discuss their keen interest to boost foreign direct investment into Cape Town and the Western Cape.
23 Aug 2018
Wesgro to support Knysna’s tourism promotion from 1 November 2018
Following Wesgro’s meetings with Knysna Municipality yesterday, it has been agreed in-principle that the Agency, together with the local tourism industry, will assist the Counci...
22 Aug 2018
Cape Town selected to host 2019 YPO EDGE and Global Leadership Conference
The Cape Town and the Western Cape Convention Bureau, a division at Wesgro, is proud to announce that Cape Town has been selected to host the 2019 YPO EDGE and Global Leadership Co...
17 Aug 2018
Wesgro expands capacity to be more responsive to Corporate Cape Town
Almost 60% of investment facilitated by Wesgro into the Western Cape emanates from the expansion of existing businesses rather than new investment.
13 Aug 2018
Cape Town ranked Africa’s top City of Opportunity
Cape Town has been dubbed the African City of Opportunity, according to a recent research report published by PwC.
10 Aug 2018
TradesCape: The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement is set to enter into force by early 2019
South Africa signed the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) on 1 July 2018. What does this mean in practical terms?
8 Aug 2018
Cape Town & the Western Cape to host Africa Halal Week 2018
Yesterday afternoon the Western Cape Province, the City of Cape Town , Wesgro and other supporting partners officially announced the launch of the inaugural Africa Halal Week 2018,...
6 Aug 2018
Wesgro responds to requests to help deliver the local destination marketing mandate in Knysna
Wesgro welcomes recent statements by Knysna Municipality (“Knysna municipality forging new partnership in pursuit of more tourism opportunities”, 31 July 2018) and Knysna Touris...
3 Aug 2018
Cape Town & the Western Cape Convention Bureau launch #WomenDeliver2022 Campaign
“We owe a great debt to the women that have created the environment for us to be able to succeed,” Robyn Cooke – Head of TFG Ecommerce, first women to be featured in Wesgro’s #Wome...
2 Aug 2018
Cape Town & Western Cape Convention Bureau set to boost Cape Economy by R336m
The Cape Town & Western Cape Convention Bureau, a division of Wesgro, secured nine new bids during the first quarter (April - June 2018) with an estimated economic impact of R33...
1 Aug 2018
Cape health tech sector contributes R1.7bn to local economy with numbers expected to increase
Yesterday, Wesgro hosted the Western Cape Health Technology Industry Development Day to highlight the Agency’s mandate for building the health technology economy and growing the in...
31 Jul 2018
Latest Research Confirms Cape Town is Africa’s Tech capital
Cape Town revealed as the most productive tech sector in Africa employing between 40,000 to 50,000 people
27 Jul 2018
Cape Town & Western Cape strengthens trade relationship with BRICS countries
Aligning with President Ramaphosa’s call for increased trade between BRICS nations, Wesgro's Trade Promotion Unit has actively been pursuing trade ties between Cape Town and the...
25 Jul 2018
Plan to leverage EU-SADC trade agreement to grow Cape exports
Wesgro, together with Tralac, the Department of Trade and Industry, and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries convened a seminar on the European Union-Southern A...
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