Amazon has been an active investor in Cape Town's software and IT services sector since 2005, particularly focusing on research and development endeavours. With a total capex value of R5.9 billion, Amazon has spearheaded 11 FDI projects aimed at driving innovation in web services.
Hisense has made substantial investments in Cape Town, amounting to R1.9 billion. These investments are predominantly directed towards manufacturing, including the establishment of a new washing machine factory in the Atlantis Special Economic Zone in September 2020.
GlaxoSmithKline, a renowned pharmaceutical giant based in the United Kingdom, has invested R523 million in Cape Town, specifically in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Notably, one of its projects includes an investment in Epping Industrial.
Huawei Technologies has injected R2.55 billion into Cape Town's economy. Their latest venture being in the communications sector centres around an ICT and internet infrastructure project. This initiative involves setting up a state-of-the-art data centre to cater to the growing demand for cloud services in the city and surrounds.
Johnson & Johnson has embarked on two projects in Cape Town, totalling a capex value of R800.29 million. These investments in the pharmaceutical sector encompass a research and development initiative, alongside the establishment of a satellite centre for global health at the University of Cape Town. These strategic endeavours mark the company's commitment to advancing healthcare innovation and strengthening its presence in the region.
LG's investment of R220.90 million in Cape Town marks a significant contribution to the city's economic landscape. The company's recent venture in the consumer electronics sector focuses on establishing a cutting-edge LG air solutions showroom, academy, and office in Brackenfell, showcasing its commitment to innovation and growth in the region.
In 2014, Burger King made a strategic investment of R72.1 million in Cape Town, establishing a meat production facility in Elsies River. This move, in collaboration with Excellent Meat, reflects Burger King's commitment to expanding its local presence and meeting the growing demands of local consumers.
Audi South Africa, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, invested in Cape Town's automotive OEM sector by setting up a new showroom at the Audi Centre in Claremont. This investment underlines their dedication to bolstering their presence in the region.
IBM made significant strides in Cape Town with two projects totalling R324 million. Their investments in the software and IT services sector include the establishment of a telecommunications development centre, aimed at supporting communication service providers in innovating their business models.
Capita invested R56.6 million in Cape Town's business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, acquiring Full Circle to establish a centre in Maitland. This expansion not only added 1000 jobs but also strengthened Cape Town's position as a hub for BPO operations.
Converse ventured into Cape Town with a R67.5 million investment in 2018, setting up a retail store in Canal Walk. This move demonstrates their commitment to growing their presence in the city’s retail landscape. These investments highlight Cape Town's offerings and opportunities for global companies to thrive and contribute to the city's economic growth. With a diverse range of sectors and a conducive business environment, Cape Town continues to be a preferred choice for investors looking to establish a strong presence in Africa.
City programmes empower businesses The City’s Economic Growth Directorate has a wealth of development programmes available for Cape Town-based small businesses and now is their chance to get in on the action. Businesses are encouraged to visit or contact
City renews strategic industry partnerships to drive jobs and investment MEDIA STATEMENT BY ALDERMAN JAMES VOS, MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH The City of Cape Town has secured its Service Delivery Agreements with its strategic industry partners
City urges national alignment on Ease of Doing Business reforms A renewed focus on reducing red tape and an Ease of Doing Business initiative from the National Government is welcome, but needs to go beyond talk, said the City’s
City strengthens partnership with Atlantis SEZ as investment pipeline grows The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, has signed the Shareholders’ Compact for the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ), reaffirming the City’s
Cape Town businesses report growing confidence in City’s service delivery Cape Town businesses are feeling greater confidence in City services, according to the results of the 2025/26 Business Satisfaction Survey (BSS). Read more below: The survey is part
Green tech challenge brings African innovators to Cape Town Eighteen clean innovation start-ups from across Africa gathered in Cape Town for the FNF GreenPitch Challenge 2026, hosted and administered by GreenCape, a green economy development agency and City-supported Special