About SAVANT

The main objective of SAVANT, is to support existing South African ICT and Electronics companies and foreign investors.

SAVANT is a marketing and awareness programme for the ICT and Electronics Sector, that resides within the Department of Trade and Industry (dti). Established in 2004, the program contributes to attracting foreign investment and developing domestic companies through its services. SAVANT also promotes South Africa abroad and acts as intermediary between investors and domestic businesses.

SAVANT is the exclusive one stop programme for all ICT and Electronics information in South Africa. It also provides potential investors with current data and information on business climate, investment environment and opportunities in South Africa.

SAVANT provides the following information and services:

• Comprehensive information and services for investors
• Free market exposure to SA businesses
• Industry research reports
• Sub-sector brochures
• Business Directory
• B2B Matchmaking facility

• Regulations for Co-operatives (A user guide)
• Export Marketing Investment & Assistance (Information Booklet)
• Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP)
• National Industrial Policy Framework
• the dti National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP)
• Export Quality Management
• The Export Answer Book for small and medium sized exporters in South Africa
• the dti Annual Report 2006/7
• South Africa Geared for Growth 2007
• Cost of doing Business in South Africa
• Medium-Term Strategic Plan 2007 - 2010
• Investors Handbook
• the dti Annual Report 2005/6 Part 1
• the dti Annual Report 2005/6 Part 2
• Investors Fact Sheet - South Africa at a glance
• SMME Services
• BB BEE Guidelines
• South African Labour Market: International Benchmarking against Selected Economies
• The Guide to South Africa's Real Economy
• Start Up