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Amajuba Economic Development Projects Update (April 2010)

This report outlines the progress of various economic development projects in Amajuba, with a total investment of over R2 billion. Key projects include the LED initiative, aquaculture, a meat deboning plant, and various agricultural trials. Notable updates involve EIA progress for several projects, ongoing negotiations with partners in China, and the establishment of new job opportunities, with an estimated creation of around 1,600 jobs. Additionally, the report covers skills development initiatives and the coordination of poverty alleviation strategies within the community.

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Amajuba Economic Development Projects Update (April 2010)

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  1. LED PROJECT PROGRESS IDPRF 9 APRIL 2010

  2. AMAJUBA TECHNO PARK(R1,2 Billion) 1600 Jobs • EIA in progress • Negotiations with China

  3. HORN RIVER DAIRY PROJECT (R75 Million) • Delayed implementation • Negotiations currently underway with China

  4. HERBS AND MEDICINAL PLANTS(R 10 Million) • Feasibility & Business Plan Revision • Awaiting trial results

  5. AMAJUBA TANNERY (R50 Million) • Site has been obtained in Dannhauser for the establishment of the Tannery • ADM currently appointing consultants for the EIA • Application for training has been submitted to DED • Est. Job Creation 35 Permanent

  6. AMAJUBA MEAT DEBONING PLANT (R 40 million) • Equity Partner Negotiations • Project will include feedlot through Partnership • Currently negotiating with financiers • Est. Job Creation – 65 Permanent

  7. REGIONAL SOYA/MAIZE PROJECT • 2000 Ha of soya has been planted and funded by Staplotrade PTY Ltd • Soya is currently being harvested

  8. REGIONAL MARKET/LOGISTICS HUB • Consultants appointed to conduct feasibility study and business plan

  9. ADM KENAF, SOYA, MAIZE, BEANS & POTATO TRIALS • Soya results are fair • Maize results are good • Dry beans are fair • Potatoes are fair • Kenaf was not planted

  10. MECHANIZATION(R 17 Million) 5000Ha • Equipment purchased for planting maize and soya • Currently finalising additional equipment for vegtable production

  11. AQUACULTURE & AQUAPONICS • Primary production of fish has commenced • Tunnels currently being established on site

  12. ORCHARD • Implemented • Irrigation layout pending • Will include olives, lemons, oranges, pomegranate & peaches

  13. JEWELRY PROJECT • Complete, mentoring and advise

  14. MUSHROOM PROJECT • Site has been identified • Currently identifying a mentor for the implementation of the project

  15. LED & WATER SYNERGIESIRRIGATION • Feasibility study & BP complete • Irrigation license for 1200Ha pending project implementation • Currently implementing 25 Ha of irrigation

  16. POVERTY ALLEVIATION • ADM has developed a policy and monitoring & evaluation tools for projects • ADM has established a committee • Project implementation is being co-ordinated by the committee

  17. LED SKILLS DEVELOPMENT • 5 year skills development plan has been submitted to the Dept of Labour • Currently waiting for the outcome of the submission

  18. ICT • ADM established an ICT forum to drive the establishment of an incubator. • Feasibility study completed by DED which indicates that we may proceed with the project. • The next step is the preparation of a Business Plan.

  19. THANK YOU

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