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SUMMARY:SADC Industrialisation Week (SIW 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Trade\, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invites South African exporters\, manufacturers and industrial businesses to participate in the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week (SIW 2026)\, taking place from 27–31 July 2026 in Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal. \nOrganised as a flagship regional industrial development platform\, SIW 2026 will be held alongside the 46th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit and will bring together governments\, investors\, development finance institutions\, policymakers\, industry leaders\, SMEs\, academia and strategic partners from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. \nUnder the theme: \n“Resilient\, Sustainable and Inclusive Industrialisation through Infrastructure Development\, Agricultural and Critical Minerals Transformation in Pursuit of a Just World\,” \nthe event aims to strengthen regional value chains\, promote industrial competitiveness\, mobilise investment and accelerate regional economic integration. \nParticipants will have opportunities to: \n\nShowcase products\, technologies and services to regional and international stakeholders.\nEngage in high-level policy and investment discussions.\nParticipate in business-to-business (B2B) networking sessions.\nExplore regional trade and export opportunities.\nConnect with investors\, procurement decision-makers and development partners.\nParticipate in sector-focused engagements aligned with SADC industrialisation priorities.\n\nThe dtic will showcase businesses operating within: \n\nMineral beneficiation\nAgro-processing\nPharmaceuticals\nFast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)\nInfrastructure and logistics\nLight manufacturing\nAutomotive sector\nFinancial services\n\nQualifying entities may receive support for exhibition space\, freight forwarding\, travel assistance and subsistence allowances in accordance with EMIA guidelines. \nApplications close on 25 June 2026 at 16h00. \nApplications are to be submitted HERE \n\n\n\nPurpose of the Event\nConferences\n\n\nWho should attend\n– Export-ready businesses\n– Manufacturers\n– SMEs and entrepreneurs\n– Investors and private equity firms\n– Development finance institutions\n– Business associations and chambers\n– Government agencies\n– Logistics and infrastructure companies\n– Financial institutions\n– Research and innovation organisations\n– Trade promotion agencies\n– Industry leaders and policymakers
URL:https://www.satradedesk.com/event/sadc-industrialisation-week-siw-2026/
LOCATION:Illovo
CATEGORIES:Economy,Energy,Exhibition,Export Readiness,Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:4th Southern Africa Conference on the AfCFTA
DESCRIPTION:This year’s forum will focus on policy alignment across SADC\, direct engagement with AfCFTA institutions\, and the active inclusion of women entrepreneurs in continental trade mechanisms. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has the potential to revolutionise intra-African trade\, attract investment\, and speed up industrialisation across the continent. After the success of the 2025 edition\, which received widespread positive feedback from participants\, MillaSA is pleased to announce the 2026 AfCFTA Policy\, Trade\, and Investment Forum\, focused on strengthening engagement on key issues such as customs harmonisation\, rules of origin\, digital trade\, and gender inclusion. \n\n\nThe conference theme is “Advancing Regional Integration and Trade through AfCFTA Implementation. \nThe list of speakers include: \n\nANATHI MLUNGWANA | DIRECTOR: LOGISTICAL SERVICES | DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY\nMS CYNTHIA GNASSINGBÉ-ESSONAM | DIRECTOR PRIVATE SECTOR ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS | AFCFTA SECRETARIAT\nJO-ANN JOHNSTON | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT | WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM\nPRISCILLA CHITIMWANGO | TRADE POLICY ADVISOR | GIZ-PROGRAMME SUPPORT TO THE AFCFTA – ZAMBIA\nALDERMAN JAMES VOS | MMC FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH | CITY OF CAPE TOWN\nAYOLISA NGXABAZI | CAPITAL FUND MANAGER | COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION\nILSE VAN SCHALKWYK | ACTING DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: STRATEGIC ECONOMIC ACCELERATORS AND DEVELOPMENT | DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM\nALASTAIR TEMPEST | CEO | ECOMMERCEFORUMAFRICA\nWILFRED TSHUMA | FOUNDER AND CEO | SME CHAMBER SOUTH AFRICA\nCAROLINE NG’ANG’A / FOUNDER & CEO /CRAFTS WITH MEANING\nYAMANI SELANA | DIRECTOR IN THE INDIRECT TAX & INTERNATIONAL TRADE PRACTICE | ANDERSEN\nDR GIDEON H CHITANGA | VISITING SCHOLAR | LUDWIG MAXIMILIANS UNIVERSITÄT MUCHEN\, GERMANY\nDR NONCEDO VUTULA | CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER | NELSON MANDELA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC GOVERNANCE\, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN\nPROF JOE AMADI-ECHENDU | UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA\nBEAULAH CHOMBO | BOARD DIRECTOR | IMPACT CENTER FOR POLICY RESEARCH\nZINHLE TYIKWE | CEO | GS1 SOUTH AFRICA\nDR WILLIE SHUMBA | PRINCIPAL TRADE ADVISOR\nTAPIWA RONALD CHEUKA | FORMER ADVISOR AND MIF\, INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE\nPROF. INNOCENT MOYO | SARCHI CHAIR HOLDER| SARCHI CHAIR ON BORDERS AND THE AFCFTA\, UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND\, SOUTH AFRICA\nDR CALISTUS ABANG | POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW | SARCHI CHAIR ON BORDERS AND THE AFCFTA\, UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND\n\n\nRegistration \nTo register\, please complete the registration form which is the last page of the attachment and email it to mlambo@millasa.co.za or you can alternatively register online at  https://millasa.co.za/afcfta-2026/.
URL:https://www.satradedesk.com/event/4th-southern-africa-conference-on-the-afcfta/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)\, Heerengracht Street\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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