During a recent meeting with the Consul General of South Africa in New York, Dr Motumisi Tawana, SACCUSA discussed effective ways to propel trade, investment and tourism.
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Praise singer rains blessings on Africa
Renowned Pan-African poet, praise singer, philanthropist, musician and businesswoman Bishop Jessica Mbangeni knew from a young age that she wanted to be a force for change.
Investment influenced by bill change
The EB5 Regional Center Program (EB5 RCP) has never really changed since its enactment in 1990 and was set at a minimum investment threshold of $500,000 for EB5 RCP and $1,000,000 for EB5 Direct Investments. Recent amendments will impact investments for existing and future investors. Leon Versfeld, Senior Immigration Attorney at Versfeld and Hugo Global Immigration Attorneys, explains:
Consuls share experiences of diplomacy
Influential role players in business and political landscape gathered at the sixth annual Women’s Day Summit held by the Georgia Women’s Chamber of Commerce to celebrate International Women’s Day.
SA CHAMBER USA celebrate international Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8 and commemorates the social, political, and economic achievements of women.
Meet our board: Secretary General – Mrs Michelle Naicker
Michelle Naicker is the Secretary General of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA, a role she took up in August 2021, with a focus on growing the South African business network and community in the USA.
SACCUSA Chairman visits USA
Chairman of SACCUSA’s Board, Mr Robert Gumede, visited the USA for talks with chamber president Mr Neil Diamond. Discussions focused on improving the flow of trade, investment, and tourism between our two countries and the SADC economic development region.
Global Atlanta brings business and diplomats together
The largest Belgian business community in the USA can be found in Georgia. SACCUSA President Mr Neil Diamond recently met with Belgium Consul General, Mr Michel Gerebtzoff, during the Global Atlanta event.
Tourism initiative to kick-off
The Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s best tourist attractions.
VISA delays a problem says SACCUSA
The ongoing delay in processing Visa applications has adversely affected South Africans who work in the USA
Saffas unite behind the Boks for world cup
Across the United States, South Africans came together in vibrant rugby fan parks to celebrate the kick-off of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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.
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.