[RECAP] Day 1 of the DEVAC SEZ–IDZ Summit set a powerful tone for regional collaboration and industrial transformation. Dr Bheka Zulu (TASEZ) delivered the Gauteng keynote, underscoring the crucial role of SEZs in expanding South Africa’s industrial capacity, strengthening regional value chains, and driving inclusive, sustainable growth. On the panel side, Maidei Matika (OR Tambo SEZ) opened with a compelling framing of the opportunities ahead — emphasising how the SEZ continues to advance regional trade by leveraging its competitive location, world-class logistics, and growing investor pipeline. Across the sessions, one message was clear: SEZs and IDZs are central to national development and will be key enablers of deeper regional integration under the AfCFTA. As AfCFTA reshapes Africa’s economic landscape, Gauteng stands ready to partner, share expertise, and co-create a network of globally competitive African SEZs. We continue to invite investors, development partners, and operators to explore our zones and join us in shaping Africa’s next chapter of industrialisation. We look forward to Day 2, with discussions on: - Catalysing industrial growth through innovation, skills, and Africa’s automotive opportunity - Building integrated SEZ ecosystems for tourism, logistics, investment, and urban development #DEVACSEZIDZ25 #ORTamboSEZ #TASEZ #GautengSEZs #AfCFTA #Industrialisation