Namakwa Special Economic Zone
Namakwa Special Economic Zone is a Special Economic Zone located in Aggeneys, South Africa, established in 2022, with dtic (designation); zone operator per SEZ Act listed as its governing authority.
Key Facts
| Type | Special Economic Zone |
|---|---|
| Location | Aggeneys, South Africa |
| Year Established | 2022 |
| Area | 1,500.0 ha hectares |
| Governing Authority | dtic (designation); zone operator per SEZ Act |
| Status | planned |
Recorded Benefits and Incentives
15% preferential Corporate Income Tax rate (Section 12R, vs 27% national CIT), 10% p.a. accelerated building allowance over 10 years (Section 12S), Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) wage subsidy, and SARS Customs Controlled Area (CCA) import duty and 15% VAT suspension.
Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.
Recorded Sector Focus
Namakwa Special Economic Zone is listed with a sector focus including Mining And Mineral Processing, Metalworking And Metallurgy, and Renewable Energy And Battery Storage.
About Namakwa Special Economic Zone
Namakwa Special Economic Zone is a 1,500.0-hectare planned statutory Special Economic Zone at Aggeneys in the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape, South Africa, developed by the Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (NCEDA) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) under the SEZ Act No. 16 of 2014. Advanced into designation staging in 2022–2024 along the N14 Boegoebaai–Upington corridor, it targets zinc, copper, and critical mineral smelting/beneficiation alongside solar and green-hydrogen energy projects (currently in master-plannin...
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of zone is Namakwa Special Economic Zone?
Namakwa Special Economic Zone is a Special Economic Zone.
Where is Namakwa Special Economic Zone located?
Namakwa Special Economic Zone is located in Aggeneys, South Africa.
When was Namakwa Special Economic Zone established?
Namakwa Special Economic Zone was established in 2022.
Which governing authority is listed for Namakwa Special Economic Zone?
SEZ Explorer records dtic (designation); zone operator per SEZ Act as the governing authority for Namakwa Special Economic Zone. Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.
Which sectors are listed for Namakwa Special Economic Zone?
Namakwa Special Economic Zone is listed with a sector focus including Mining And Mineral Processing, Metalworking And Metallurgy, and Renewable Energy And Battery Storage.
Which benefits and incentives are recorded for Namakwa Special Economic Zone?
SEZ Explorer's current record lists: 15% preferential Corporate Income Tax rate (Section 12R, vs 27% national CIT), 10% p.a. accelerated building allowance over 10 years (Section 12S), Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) wage subsidy, and SARS Customs Controlled Area (CCA) import duty and 15% VAT suspension. Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.