Trade and Industry leads outward selling and investment mission to Kenya and Tanzania, 16 to 20 Feb

A business delegation comprising of 31 South African companies will participate in the Outward Selling and Investment Mission to Kenya and Tanzania. The mission, which is organised by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), will take place from 16 to 20 February 2015.

According to the Minister of Trade and Industry Dr Rob Davies, the purpose of the mission is to increase trade and investment between South Africa and the two countries.

Minister Davies, who described Kenya as a strategic country for South African companies looking to access the East and Central African markets, said Kenya boasts strong agricultural and manufacturing sectors which make it a key trade and investment destination.

"Between January 2009 and 2015 a total of 17 Foreign Direct Investments projects from South Africa into Kenya were recorded. These projects represent a total capital investment of R2.2 billion which is an average investment of R118.89 million per project. During the period, a total of 462 jobs were created," added Minister Davies.

He highlighted that the South Africa – Kenya trade statistics indicate that South Africa has been experiencing significant trade surplus with Kenya which implies that South Africa’s exports to Kenya have constantly been higher than imports from Kenya.

Minister Davies further outlined that Tanzania which will host the second leg of the mission, has extensive water networks which have been optimally used for transportation.

"The South African government is aiming to facilitate and encourage increased sustainable investments by South African companies in the Tanzanian economy. This should result in the diversification and industrialisation of that economy, a factor which will assist in creating the much needed employment opportunities, technology transfer and foreign exchange, in line with South Africa’s objectives for regional development and integration," added Minister Davies.

He said South Africa has already made a marked contribution with respect to infrastructure development in Tanzania through its regional spatial development initiatives programme and shall continue to work with Tanzania not only in infrastructure development, but across all sectors.

In 2013, South African exports to Tanzania were about R5 billion while imports from Tanzania amounted to R991 million. According to the latest statistics from the Tanzanian Investment Centre there are more than 200 South African companies investing in Tanzania across a wide spectrum of sectors.

The targeted sectors for these missions include Agro-processing, Infrastructure, Built environment professionals, Mining and capital equipment, ICT and electro-technical, Chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals and Energy which makes it ideal for South African companies interested in exporting value added products.

The programme in both countries will include Investment seminars, round table discussions and business to business meetings.

Enquiries:
Sidwell Medupe, Departmental Spokesperson
Tel: 012 394 1650
Cell: 079 492 1774
E-mail: MSMedupe@thedti.gov.za

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