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| National Pavilions list 2011 to 2012 |
| the dti will be participating in various exhibitions and trade shows, to promote locally manufactured products in international markets. Manufacturers and registered exporters are invited to join the Department in exhibiting their goods and promoting South African wares at its National Pavilions, to be held between April 2011 and March 2012. Download this pdf document:
National Pavilion Calendar 2011-2012.
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Agribusiness Export Awareness Workshop
23 February 2012
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The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is hosting an Agribusiness Export Awareness Workshop at the St Georges Hotel & Convention Centre on Thursday, 23 February 2012.
This workshop is a must for businesses active in the Agri-sector who are either already involved in exporting or who are looking at expanding their business this year. A draft programme is also included to give a perspective of the matters to be addressed.
RSVP’s has been extended to 15:00 on Tuesday 7 February 2012.
Please direct all RSVP’s and enquiries directly to:
Ms Singita Maswanganye
012-319-8005 / singitam@daff.gov.za OR
Ms Asanda Languza
012-319-8030 / asandal@daff.gov.za
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Draft programme |
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The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) invites you to apply to participate in Investment and Trade Initiatives (ITIs) to Brazil, India, Russia and Zimbabwe in March 2012. The objectives of these ITIs are to showcase South Africa's export capabilities and to increase exports of manufactured goods in these emerging markets.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 3 February 2012.
For further information, please follow the links below.
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ITI to Brazil
12-16 March 2012
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The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) invites you to apply to participate in the 3rd Investment and Trade Initiative (ITI) to Brazil from 12-16 March 2012. The objective of the ITI is to showcase the competencies of South African companies that contributed to building the infrastructure required for the successful hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was held in South Africa. The ITI will cover three host cities of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, namely Sao Paulo, Curitiba and Porte Alegre.
The target sectors for this ITI include:
• Built environment professionals (consulting engineers, civil engineering contractors, quantity surveying and architects);
• Aerospace, rail and marine;
• Manufacturing (memorabilia);
• Agro processing (wine, tea, juices);
• Services (safety and security, ticketing); and
• Electro technical (electronics, electrical engineers, ICT).
Companies will be screened and selected in line with Export Market and Investment Assistance (EMIA) guidelines and market requirements, which are explained in the EMIA guidelines document. For the approved companies, the dti will provide:
• A subsistence allowance of R2 000 per day;
• An economy class return airfare to a maximum of R13 000; and
• An excess baggage allowance of R2 000 per approved participant (for samples and marketing material) - due to challenges with clearing freight in Sao Paulo, the dti will not provide for the freighting of samples and marketing material.
Companies that are not eligible for EMIA funding are welcome to participate in the ITI at their own expense. Interested companies are required to complete and submit the attached EMIA application form and one-page profile to:
the dti Campus,
Utangamiri
EMIA Division
Building A: Ground Floor
77 Meintjies Street
Sunnyside Pretoria 0002
The closing date for receipt of application forms is 3 February 2012.
For further information, please contact:
Mr Tebogo Mokhere
Tel: 012 394 5793
E-mail: tmokhere@thedti.gov.za
Mr Edwin Moloto
Tel: 012 394 1180
E-mail: emoloto@thedti.gov.za
Application form enquiries (EMIA):
Ms Zanele Kobue
Tel: 012 394 1067
E-mail: zkobue@thedti.gov.za
Ms Rosina Mothiba
Tel: 012 394 3648
E-mail: rmothiba@thedti.gov.za
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ITI to Indial
19-23 March 2012
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The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) invites you to join the business delegation on the annual International Trade and Investment Initiative (ITI) to Chennai and Bangalore in India from 19 – 23 March 2012. This ITI is part of the dti’s Export and Investment Promotion Strategy to focus on India as a new high-growth export market. South African trade with India has increased significantly over the past five years, more than doubling from R16.12 billion in 2006 to R42.79 billion in 2010. This growth was driven by a major increase in South African exports to India, and South Africa becoming a net exporter to India in 2008.
To leverage this existing opportunity, the dti has planned activities that will include trade and investment seminars, mini-exhibitions and business-to-business meetings in the two cities. This ITI provides an opportunity to create market penetration for South African value-added products and services in India, and promote South Africa as a trade and investment destination.
The requirements to be part of the South African business delegation are:
♦ Companies interested in the trade activities during the event must be export ready, competitive in the South African market, been in business for at least two to three years and must have a proven business and export track record trading in the following sectors:
o Agro processing, Beneficiated Metals and Mining Technology, Automotive Components and Electro-technical.
♦ This opportunity applies to companies seeking to attract foreign direct investment and project owners/managers seeking joint venture partnerships in the following sectors:
o Pharmaceuticals, ICT, Energy, Manufacturing and Infrastructure. the dti will:
♦ Provide a subsistence allowance of R2 000 per day;
♦ Economy-class return airfares to a maximum of R13 000; and
♦ Assist with freight forwarding of the display material or samples.
These offers are stipulated on Section 12 (Page 13) of the guidelines document.
Companies that apply to participate will be screened and selected in line with Export Market and
Investment Assistance (EMIA) guidelines and market requirements. Interested companies are
required to complete and submit the attached EMIA application form to:
the dti Campus,
Utangamiri
EMIA Division
Building A: Ground Floor
77 Meintjies Street
Sunnyside Pretoria 0002
The closing date for receipt of application forms is 3 February 2012.
Application form enquiries (EMIA):
♦ Ms Rosina Mothiba
Tel: 012 394 3648
E-mail: rmothiba@thedti.gov.za
ITI (Export Promotion) Enquiries:
♦ Mr Nombuso Makamo
Tel: 012 394 5796
E-mail: nmakamo@thedti.gov.za
♦ Mr Tshepo Maroga
Tel: 012 394 5624
E-mail:tmaroga@thedti.gov.za
ITI (Investment Promotion) Enquiries:
♦ Mpho Sebatana
Tel: 012 394 3415
E-mail: msebatana@thedti.gov.za
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ITI to Harare and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
26-30 March 2012
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The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) invites you to join the business delegation during the International Trade and Investment Initiative (ITI) to Harare and Bulawayo in Zimbabwe from 26 – 30 March 2012. The South African Government is committed to the Economic Development and Short-Term Economic Recovery Programme (STERP) of Zimbabwe and, through the dti, will be organising an ITI to enhance economic cooperation, trade and investment with Zimbabwe.
The participation of the South African business community at the ITI will strengthen and deepen economic relations between both countries, as their economic developments are inextricably linked. Trade between the two countries stood at R13 billion in both 2009 and 2010, with a slight increase in 2010.
Planned activities include an exhibition, business seminars and business-to-business meetings, providing opportunities to create market penetration for South African value-added products and services in Zimbabwe and promote South Africa as a trade and investment destination.
♦ Companies interested in the trade activities during the event must be export ready, competitive in the South African market, been in business for at least two to three years, and have a proven business and export track record trading in the following sectors:
o Infrastructure (Rail, Energy, Telecom), Manufacturing, Agriculture and Agro processing, Mining and Capital Equipment, ICT and Tourism.
♦ This opportunity also applies to companies seeking to attract foreign direct investment and project owners/managers seeking joint venture partnerships in the aforesaid sectors.
Preference will be given to BEE and women-owned companies. Companies that apply to participate will be screened and selected in line with the dti's Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) Scheme and market requirements.
the dti will offer the following financial support to qualifying companies:
♦ Provide a subsistence allowance of R2 000 per day;
♦ Economy-class return airfares to a maximum of R13 000; and
♦ Assist with freight forwarding of the display material or samples.
These offers are stipulated on Section 12 (Page 13) of the attached guidelines.
Companies that are interested in participating and require financial assistance must complete and submit the attached EMIA Outward Selling Trade Mission application form and supporting documentation as listed in the attached EMIA application forms and guideline documents.
Application forms and the relevant supporting documentation should be submitted to:
the dti Campus
EMIA Division
Building A: Ground Floor
77 Meintjies Street
Sunnyside Pretoria 0002
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the dti Campus
EMIA Division
Building A: Ground Floor
Private Bag X84
Pretoria 0001
Please ensure that you complete the correct EMIA application form and comply with ALL EMIA requirements in order for your application to be considered.
The closing date for submission of your completed EMIA application form is 3 February 2012.
Should you have any questions, contact:
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ITI to Moscow, Russia
26-30 March 2012
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The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) invites exporters and potential investors to apply to participate in the International Trade Initiative (ITI) 2012, scheduled to take place in Moscow, Russia, from 26 - 30 March 2012.
Russia is the world’s sixth-largest economy by nominal GDP and purchasing power parity. Russian domestic output alone has not been sufficient to satisfy the country’s robust consumption and investment demand, offering an opportunity for South African goods and services, particularly as a partner country in BRICS. The Moscow ITI is a follow-up to the Presidential State Visit to Russia, which recommended efforts to increase trade between the two countries.
Activities will include trade and investment seminars, mini-exhibitions and business-to-business meetings, providing an opportunity to create market penetration for South African value-added products and services in Russia and promote South Africa as a trade and investment destination.
This marks the fourth year the dti will host an ITI in Moscow.
The requirements to be part of the SA business delegation are
♦ Companies interested in the trade activities during the event must be export ready, competitive in the South African market, been in business for at least two to three years, and have a proven business and export track record trading in the following sectors:
o Agro processing, Mining and Capital equipment, Oil and Gas, Metals, and Aerospace.
♦ This opportunity also applies to companies seeking to attract foreign direct investment and joint venture partnerships.
the dti will:
♦ Provide a subsistence allowance of R2 000 per day;
♦ Economy-class return airfares to a maximum of R13 000; and
♦ Assist with freight forwarding of the display material/ samples.
These offers are stipulated on Section 12 (Page 13) of the attached guideline document.
Companies that apply to participate will be screened and selected in line with Export Market and Investment Assistance (EMIA) guidelines and market requirements. Interested companies are required to complete and submit the attached EMIA application form to:
Tshepo Maroga / Tumelo Mlangeni
the dti Campus
EMIA Division
Building A: Ground Floor
77 Meintjies Street
Sunnyside Pretoria 0002
Interested companies requiring further clarity are invited to contact the following officials at the dti:
ITI (Export Promotion) Enquiries l Tel: Tel: 0 E-mail: E-mail: a i Tel: 012 394 5624 Tel: 012 394 1120 E-mail: tmaroga@thedti.gov.za E-mail: Tmlangeni@thedti.gov.za Application form enquiries (EMIA): Ms Allison Christian Tel. 012 394 1028 E-mail: achristian@thedti.gov.za The closing date for receipt of application forms is 3 February 2012.
The closing date for submission of your completed EMIA application form is 3 February 2012.
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The International Food Exhibition - "IRIS 2012"
25 - 27 April 2012. Amman, Jordan |
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The 7th IRIS International Food Exhibition with the support ofthe Ministry of Agriculture Jordan and Ministry of Turkey, Department of Agriculture, provides you with opportunities for your business expansion under one platform to be held at 25th April to 27th April 2012 at Amman, Jordan.
The International Iris Exhibition 2012 is considered the first in Jordan, and the best in the Middle East, and will be held for the seventh time in April 2012. The Exhibition will be with two exhibitions under one roof, "SAWSANA for Agriculture, Irrigation and Environment and VETRANA for Veterinary, Fodders and Poultry.
Amman is the suitable place for “IRIS 2012” to be the address for the companies, Experts, Investors, and producers for two main reasons:
- The importance of this sector to define safety and quality assurance, that will be the market place for traders, investors, agents, business community, importers, exporters, trade associations and governments to build networks and strengthen ties.
- the location of Amman as a capital for rebuild this sector in Iraq the allied, as it is the state for all the Iraqi businessmen and the path for all international companies work in this field and have the willing to invest in the Iraqi market.
For More details : http://irisfood2012.weebly.com |
Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 2012
24 - 28 April 2012, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
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INCREASE YOUR EXPORTS! - INCREASE YOUR TURNOVER!
MARKET YOUR PRODUCTS AT THE ZIMBABWE INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR 2012,
BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE
Assistance is provided to qualifying South African exporters to introduce South African products into
foreign markets, in a cost effective manner.
the dti extends an invitation to your firm and other exporters of multi-sectoral products to apply
to participate in the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 2012, scheduled to take place from 24 to
28 April 2012 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
the dti will offer the following financial support to qualifying firms:
- Air travel assistance up to R13,000.00
- Daily subsistence allowance of R2,000.00 per day
- Freight forwarding of display material
- Exhibition space and booth rental costs.
This Trade Fair will focus on the following industries:
- Manufacturing equipment, machinery and tools;
- Mining engineering, erection and construction services;
- Drilling and exploration;
- Industrial electric power;
- Industrial safety, safety equipment and clothing;
- Laboratory services;
- Engineering Consultants;
- Agricultural Equipment;
- Irrigation Systems;
- Fertilizers;
- Pesticides.
- Petro-chemical industries;
- Electrical and electronic products;
For more information, visit: www.zitf.net
National Pavilion application forms and guidelines can be downloaded via the dti website:
www.thedti.gov.za/finacialassistance/ExportmarketingandInvestmentassistance/groupofferings/
The deadline date for the submission of complete National Pavilion application forms is 31 October 2011.
For any enquiries pertaining to applications, sector and/or event please contact:
Mr Pecson Mathonsi
Telephone: 012 394-5478
E-mail: pemathonsi@thedti.gov.za
Mr Mpho Jonas
Telephone: (012) 394 3708
E-mail: mjonas@thedti.gov.za |
West African International Trade Exhibition for Retail Products - WAITEX
8 - 10 May 2012. Lagos-Nigeria |
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WAITEX as a show has its origins from another EMS popular show annually held in South Africa SAITEX (Southern African International Trade Exhibition) - now in its 18th year. Due to demand from our participants (and African companies in general) we have launched a West Africa version of this popular event named WAITEX (West African International Trade Exhibition).
WAITEX is aimed at promoting increasing international trade between West African region and International companies. This exhibition will host exhibitors showcasing products, technologies, services and opportunities from all over the world. Nigeria has been identified as having huge growth potential and will serve as the hub for our activities into the West Africa Sub-region (Exhibition funding subsidy available through the DTI funding scheme for South African companies)
For exhibitions space enquiries please contact:Saki at sales@exhibitionsafrica.com |
Automechanika National Pavilion
22 - 24 May 2012. Dubai, UAE |
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INCREASE YOUR EXPORTS! - INCREASE YOUR TURNOVER!
Calling all Automotive exporters – the dti will offer the following financial support to
qualifying firms:
- Air travel assistance up to R13,000.00;
- Daily subsistence allowance of R2,000.00 per day;
- Freight-forwarding of display materials
- Exhibition space and booth rental costs
Automechanika 2012 will showcase a full range of products for the automotive sector, including Parts & components for automobile production and spare parts for the aftermarket; Systems and modules for automobile production; Automobile accessories and tuning for the aftermarket and Workshop and petrol station equipment and aftermarket services.
For more information visit www.automechanikagulf.com
The South African National Pavilion will focus on vehicle components.
National Pavilion application forms and guidelines can be downloaded via the dti website:
www.thedti.gov.za/finacialassistance/ExportmarketingandInvestmentassistance/groupofferings/
nationalpavilions
The deadline date for the submission of complete National Pavilion application forms
is 22 November 2011.
For any enquiries pertaining to applications, sector and/or event please contact:
Mr Pecson Mathonsi
Telephone: 012 394-5478
E-mail: pemathonsi@thedti.gov.za
Mr Harold Manamela
Telephone: (012) 394- 1145
E-mail: Hmanamela@thedti.gov.za |
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