A Trade and Investment Mission to Kenya and Tanzania is taking place between 16 to 20 February 2015 with the objective of increasing trade and investment between South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania.

It is an ideal platform for South African companies who would like to export value-added products and services and for companies who are looking for investment opportunities in the East Africa region.

The target sectors for this mission include: (i) Agro-processing; (ii) Infrastructure (rail, road and telecoms); (iii) Built environment professionals (consulting engineers, civil engineering contractors, quantity surveying and architects); (iv) Mining and capital equipment; (v) ICT and Electro-technical; (vi) Chemicals, Plastics and Pharmaceuticals; and (vii) Energy (oil and gas and renewables).

The closing date for applications is 24 October 2014 and for further information contact the Department of Trade and Industry: Thebeamotse Chuene on 012 394 1977 or Moleboheng Lairi on (012) 394 1977.