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Trade & Investment Promotion
Mission to South Africa
20th – 28th June, 2018.
WHO WE ARE Since the inauguration of the Ghana South Africa Business Chamber in 2008, trade between the two countries has grown tremendously. The Ghana South Africa Business Chamber has been a veritable economic tool responsible for part of the increment in trade between Ghana and South Africa. The Ghana South Africa Business Chamber was established to promote and enhance trade, investment and cultural interactions between Ghana and South Africa. The Ghana South Africa Business Chamber consists of members from the various sectors: Mining, Trade, Financial Services, Real Estate and Construction, Energy, Health, Legal Services, Hospitality, Engineering, Agriculture and Agro Processing, Manufacturing, Import and Export Services, ICT, Education and Airline and Shipping services.
The Ghana-South Africa Business Chamber, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and South African High Commission are organizing an outward trade mission from 20th – 28th June, 2018. The organizers have chosen Mpumalanga and Gauteng as provinces that will be visited by the delegation. The objective of the mission is to promote investment opportunities in Ghana and also to expose Ghanaian companies to opportunities available in South Africa. The delegation will participate in the seminars, business to business meetings and project visits that will be organized in each province. The delegation will consist of companies representing a selection of sectors such as; agriculture & agro- processing, tourism and hospitality management and service sector. We encourage you to join us and make your reservation today and experience two business cities in one week! Sincerely, Ashley Rix President
Mpumalanga 20th – 23rd June, 2018.
DID YOU KNOW? Home to some of the country’s major coal-fired power stations, Mpumalanga is rich in coal reserves. The province produces around 80% of South Africa’s coal with eMalahleni being the biggest coal producer in Africa with two oil-from-coal plants. Mpumalanga is a large region for agriculture with many towns yielding crops such as cotton, tobacco, wheat and vegetables. The province also grows an abundance of citrus and other subtropical fruits such as mangoes, litchis, bananas and pawpaw’s, as well as nuts. . Mpumalanga is a region of spectacular and scenic beauty coupled with an abundance of wildlife. Bordered by Mozambique and Swaziland to the east and Gauteng to the west, it is situated mainly on the high plateau grasslands of the Middleveld. The province experiences summer rainfall with the occasional winter snowfall on high ground. Thick mist is common during the hot and humid summers. The capital of Mpumalanga is Mbombela (Nelspruit) and is the administrative and business hub of the Lowveld. Sabie and Graskop provide a large part of the country's forestry products of which the plantations form an ideal backdrop for ecotourism opportunities. There are a variety of popular hiking trails, waterfalls and patches of indigenous forest coupled with many nature reserves. Lake Chrissie is the largest natural freshwater lake in South Africa - famous for its variety of aquatic birds, including flamingos. Easily accessible with first-rate road and rail connections, Mpumalanga is a popular destination for many overseas visitors, with the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. Mpumalanga played a large role in the discovery of alluvial gold in 1873 near what is today Pilgrim’s Rest, and led the world’s biggest gold rush of the time.
Thursday 21st June, 2018.
Investment Seminar B to B’s
Business Networking Summit by Business to Business meetings
Mpumalanga Agency and other with the Mpumalanga business
stakeholders. community and other
stakeholders.
Friday 22nd June, 2018.
Project
Site
Visits
Johannesburg 23rd – 28th June, 2018.
DID YOU KNOW?
• Johannesburg has become an internationally renowned and vibrant metropolis, with 3.5 million inhabitants
• It is the most powerful commercial centre on the African continent
• Johannesburg generates 16 percent of South Africa's GDP and employs 12 percent of the national workforce
• Its infrastructure matches leading first world cities, yet the cost of living is far lower
• The city is recognized as the financial capital of South Africa and is home to 74 percent of Corporate Headquarters
• South Africa’s only stock exchange, the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE) rates as one of the top 20 exchanges in
the world in terms of market capitalisation
• The city’s profusion of trees – approximately 6 million, make it the largest, man-made forest in the world
• Climate – temperature neither humid nor too hot for comfort, year-round sunshine and daily
• Clear blue skies. Winters are short and mild
• Medical care is first-world, sophisticated and dependable
• Johannesburg has become a destination of choice for business due to an outstanding reputation for quality and
affordability.
• After modest beginnings as a mining town, Johannesburg has become recognised as a major world city and the
economic capital of both South and sub-Saharan Africa
• The greater Johannesburg metropolis covers an area of 2 300km2, making it larger than Sydney, London or New York,
and similar in size to Los Angeles
• Johannesburg is home to some 3.8 million people, the majority of whom are aged between 19 and 39
• The economy of Johannesburg today reflects successive waves of development and decline, which have seen the city
move away from mining and industry towards an economy fundamentally based on services and trade, along with
high-value manufacturing in line with global trends
Monday 25th June, 2018.
SAITEX for products – connecting exporters, top brands and manufacturers with importers, distributors and retailers For 25 years SAITEX has been the major hub for trade development in Africa, attracting hundreds of global suppliers and thousands of visitors from across the continent. While Africa will continue to grow its manufacturing, it is a net importer of goods and services. Why Africa, why SAITEX and why now: The Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement is well advanced, offering an EU-style single market to at least 26 African countries. Major political regime change in South Africa and neighboring countries offers increasing stability and growth opportunities and renewed commitment to plug Africa into the global economy. Government leaders recognize the need for safe investment environments to drive economic growth. Africa has a population of 1.2 billion people and a fast-growing middle class. SAITEX is the only multi-sector exhibition and conference in Africa providing unparalleled access to all industries. What does this means for your business? Africa offers huge opportunities and SAITEX offers the best way to trade with Africa.
Tuesday 26th June, 2018.
Investment Seminar B to B’s
Business Networking Summit by Business to Business meetings
Gauteng Growth and with the Gauteng business
Development Agency and other community and other
stakeholders. stakeholders.
.Tuesday 26th June, 2018
Project
Site
VisitsProgram Costs & Inclusions
Mission Price: $2,600
Includes South African Airways, Hotel Accommodation for
8 nights + breakfast, Personized business-to-business
Meetings, Arrival & Departure Dinners, Project & Tourist
Site Visits, Medical Travel Insurance and Ground
Transportation (all taxes inclusive).
Trade and investment promotion mission is limited to 30
travelers and does not include visas. Reservations will be
accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please visit the link below for visa requirements.
For reservations, questions or additional
http://www.vfsglobal.com/SouthAfrica/Ghana/ information, contact
Terms & Conditions apply.
Bruce Yaw Addo at corporate@gsabc.org or
Closing date: 8th June, 2018.
+233(0)244152543 or +233(0)302976417Terms and Conditions • Receipt of an application form does not confirm a company’s eligibility. While organizers will endeavor to alert a company to a potential problem with their application, it does not accept responsibility for any costs incurred prior to this confirmation • Places are limited and these will be allocated according to organizers and other partners’ assessment of a company’s suitability for the Trade Mission • Acceptance of your place on the mission and signing this application form means you agree to participate in PR and communications relating to the mission • The personal information provided by you will be held on a database by organizers and collaborating stakeholders which will be used to notify you of future services and events regarding the Trade Mission • Once your place has been confirmed, you’ll be sent a $2,600 invoice which will be issued with a payment deadline. We kindly ask that this is paid promptly to show your commitment to the Trade Mission. 10% (administrative cost) of this is non- refundable, should you no longer be able to participate in the Trade Mission for any reason
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