The 123rd National Black Business Conference was recently held in Washington with representatives from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, amongst others, discussing bi-national trade and investment by strengthening the bridge between black business in the USA and Africa.
In a significant development, the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) sought the expertise of leading immigration attorney Karen-Lee Pollak to provide insights on a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding South African citizenship. In this opinion, Ms Pollak delves into a crucial aspect of South African citizenship law that has gone unnoticed by many South Africans living abroad.
In an exciting and progressive move, the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) is extending its unwavering support to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) wine producers in the Western Cape.
In a momentous meeting, the President of the South African Chamber in the USA (SACCUSA), Mr Neil Diamond, joined forces with Mr Bilal Adam, President of the South African Chamber in Mauritius.
The recent meeting between the President of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA), Mr Neil Diamond, and Ambassador Rueben Brigety in Atlanta proved to be a fruitful and enlightening exchange
With the departure of Ambassador Mfeketo, Mr Ismail Esau, the Charge d’Affaires at the South African Embassy in Washington D.C. was recently appointed by President Ramaphosa as the Acting Ambassador.
South Africa’s Ambassador in the USA, HE Nomaindiya Mfeketo, recently announced that she is returning to SA. Her tenure was marked by exceptional governance, particularly during the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Malibongwe,’ meaning ‘Let us praise’ in isiZulu, was the theme for this year’s prestigious South African Women’s Day event which was hosted by Shared Interest and held at the SA Embassy in Washington. The theme resonated deeply as everyone gathered to celebrate the accomplishments and potential of South African women.
The Nashville tannies gathering in August was held at the home of Nanette O’Grady, also known as The Southern Protea.
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.
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.