While Brandon Hiemstra turned to America to find new markets for SA-grown macadamias, a woman who grew up in rural South Africa is establishing herself in the business world, thanks in part to a USA programme that empowers female entrepreneurs.
Brandon Hiemstra grew up in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, an area abundant with fruits, nuts and vegetables. The city is surrounded with rich agricultural activities and in the past ten years the Lowveld has become one of South Africa’s major hubs for macadamia farming.
When an internationally recognised television personality, emcee, speaker, entrepreneur and philanthropist, and a former Manchester United legend and England goalkeeper, soccer commentator, presenter and global circuit speaker team up, one can only expect fireworks!
It has become a tradition for Friends of South Africa (FoSA) Nashville to compete in the city’s annual Cumberland River Dragon boat races. This year FoSA entered two boats, The Vuvuzela Sharks and the Vuvuzela Sparks, with a total of 40 paddlers and two drummers dressed in our best zebra attire.
The recent USA4RSA gala event had all the ingredients of an unforgettable evening with stunningly dressed esteemed guests, the sounds of a top-notch Jazz band, rhythmic swing dancers on the dance floor and open hearts to contribute to a worthy cause.
SACCUSA recently played a pivotal role in facilitating a crucial meeting between the US Chamber of Commerce and the trade delegation led by MEC Tasneem Motara, highlighting the strategic significance of Gauteng in the global economic landscape.
Amazon needs no introduction and offers a platform where shoppers can find what they’re looking for online and in person. From delivering fresh a to their doorstep to creating and distributing movies, music, and more, Amazon is at the forefront.
One of the core engagements of the Gauteng trade delegation was with Intel and centred around municipal capacity building and enhancing South Africa’s digital readiness.
In an effort to attract investment in digital infrastructure at the Vaal SEZ, and propel the growth of Gauteng’s digital economy, SACCUSA recently joined the Gauteng Department of Economic Development Trade Delegation to the US under the leadership of MEC Tasneem Motara.
In a significant move towards enhancing bi-national trade between the United States and Southern African Development Community (SADC) nations, SACCUSA met with various SADC ambassadors.
While Brandon Hiemstra turned to America to find new markets for SA-grown macadamias, a woman who grew up in rural South Africa is establishing herself in the business world, thanks in part to a USA programme that empowers female entrepreneurs.
Brandon Hiemstra grew up in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, an area abundant with fruits, nuts and vegetables. The city is surrounded with rich agricultural activities and in the past ten years the Lowveld has become one of South Africa’s major hubs for macadamia farming.
When an internationally recognised television personality, emcee, speaker, entrepreneur and philanthropist, and a former Manchester United legend and England goalkeeper, soccer commentator, presenter and global circuit speaker team up, one can only expect fireworks!