Tourism remains on the agenda

17 Oct 22 | Chamber News

The first of a series of investor forum discussions kicked off with a virtual event between tourism role-players in Mpumalanga and the SA Embassy in Washington, the Department of Trade and Industry and the Office of the Premier in Mpumalanga. 

Over 500 participants followed the discussions where Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane and MEC for Finance Vusi Mkhantswa presented the province as an investor friendly environment that is open for business in the manufacturing, tourism, and agricultural spheres.

The Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency developed a set of market opportunity briefs that highlight green economy investment opportunities. Each brief provides an overview of the market within a sector, including key developments and achievements, the key players, legislation and regulations, market opportunities and challenges, and funding opportunities.

H-2A program in agricultural sector high on the agenda

H-2A program in agricultural sector high on the agenda

A delegation of SA Chamber USA met with the US Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Rueben E. Brigety II, at the US Embassy in Pretoria. The meeting focused on a wide range of commerce topics, with a particular emphasis on promoting direct foreign investment from the US to South Africa through the H-2A program in the agricultural sector.

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Official opening of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)  office in New York a milestone occasion

Official opening of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) office in New York a milestone occasion

The official opening of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) office in New York on May 18, 2023, marked a significant milestone in strengthening financial ties between South Africa and the United States. The keynote speaker, South African Deputy Finance Minister Dr David Masondo, highlighted the crucial role of South African financial services in facilitating capital flows for Africa’s development.

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